Nanaimo

Nanaimo RCMP catch driver going double posted speed limit on Nanaimo Parkway

NANAIMO - Local police officers continue to deal with excessive speed on Nanaimo highways, even as the days get shorter and the weather becomes worse.A driver travelling southbound on the Nanaimo Park...

Nov 27, 2020

Island Health record for new daily COVID-19 cases broken

NANAIMO - The upward trend of increasing COVID-19 cases within Island Health continued with a record-breaking 27 new cases confirmed. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a total of 91...

Nov 27, 2020

Ladysmith lights up despite COVID-19 setback

LADYSMITH - Downtown Ladysmith is aglow with Christmas lights to bring Christmas cheer in a year when it's desperately needed. Roughly 100,000 lights flickered to life this week to drape the 1st Ave. ...

Nov 27, 2020

'They're excellent:' popular staircase to Nanaimo beach rebuilt

NANAIMO - A lengthy stairs case leading to a popular north Nanaimo beach has been rebuilt after a lengthy wait. Trades crews vacated Seabold Rotary Park on Thursday, Nov 26, revealing a freshly opened...

Nov 27, 2020

'I didn't think it would be that bad:' local businesses bank on big end to 2020

NANAIMO - This year has unleashed endless stress upon local business operators, impacting the mental and physical health of employees and customers. Retailers and service providers rely on cashing in ...

Nov 27, 2020

Another substantial COVID-19 increase across B.C., 18 within Island Health

NANAIMO - Restrictions meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 throughout the province have yet to have a significant impact on daily case counts.A further 887 cases were announced through a joint statem...

Nov 26, 2020

New NDP cabinet sworn in, Malcolmson appointed minister of mental health & addictions

NANAIMO - Local MLA Sheila Malcolmson will have additional responsibilities over the next four years of NDP government.Premier John Horgan appointed Malcolmson to the mental health and addictions port...

Nov 26, 2020

Tent fire closes Parksville's Mark's Nature Park

PARKSIVLLE - A tent fire has closed a popular Parksville park for several days. Parksville Fire Rescue crews arrived Wednesday, Nov. 25 just before 5 a.m. to Mark's Nature Park on Finholm St. to find ...

Nov 26, 2020

Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools nearly cleared from Island Health exposure list

NANAIMO - School District 68 will no longer be featured on Island Health's school exposure list by the weekend, barring any new exposure events. It's welcomed relief after 22 exposure events across th...

Nov 26, 2020

Shop local message amplified as Nanaimo retailers enter critical holiday shopping season

NANAIMO - Retail advocates say a strong finish to a difficult year is paramount for operators to weather the COVID-19 storm.Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Kim Smythe said batter...

Nov 26, 2020