Nanaimo

Judge hands Nanaimo drug trafficker federal prison sentence

NANAIMO - An opioid addict was sentenced to two years in a federal penitentiary in connection to a street level drug dealing operation in Nanaimo.Todd Gerald John Cawley, 60, was sentenced on Wednesda...

Jan 28, 2021

COVID-19 case confirmed at Ballenas Secondary, third in SD69

PARKSVILLE - The third COVID-19 case within the Qualicum School District has been confirmed. An exposure event at Ballenas Secondary School on Friday, Jan. 22 and the morning of Monday, Jan. 25 was co...

Jan 27, 2021

'It is easy to let things slip and let our guard down:' COVID-fatigue concerning for public health

NANAIMO - B.C. residents are again being asked to hold the line on the one year anniversary of the province's COVID-19 pandemic.In a joint statement on Wednesday, Jan. 27, the province and public heal...

Jan 27, 2021

Demolition begins for burned out Franklyn St. gym in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Work has begun tearing down a once valuable community hall for Nanaimo families and those in need. Demolition of the old Franklyn St. gym in downtown Nanaimo, at the corner of Franklyn and W...

Jan 27, 2021

Nanaimo, South Cowichan pacing COVID-19 infection rate across Island Health

NANAIMO - The greater Nanaimo region accounted for a significant number of COVID-19 cases within Island Health over the last month.Island Health released localized COVID-19 data showing the greater Na...

Jan 27, 2021

'Thousands' of potential fentanyl doses confiscated by Nanaimo RCMP during routine patrol

NANAIMO - A proactive police officer has helped keep a large quantity of illegal drugs off Nanaimo streets.A uniformed patrol officer happened upon someone he'd dealt with in the past during a routine...

Jan 27, 2021

VIU expects budget deficit amid diminished international student revenue

NANAIMO - COVID-19 restrictions preventing many, valuable international students from attending classes is having ripple effects for VIU's bottom line.The university's international student headcount ...

Jan 27, 2021

RDN sending another letter to mental health and addictions ministry asking for help

NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo is once again reaching out to the province for more assistance in the ongoing challenge of homelessness. The RDN voted unanimously during their Tuesday, Jan....

Jan 26, 2021

Central Island continues dominating COVID-19 case counts, active cases dip across B.C.

NANAIMO - Island Health and B.C. as a whole fared relatively well in the fight against new COVID-19 infection. Of the 407 new announced across the province, 15 were found within Island Health. This is...

Jan 26, 2021

Crews begin drastic overhaul of Nanaimo SAR facility

NANAIMO - An organization tasked with often grueling searches will soon have a much improved facility to deploy and coordinate its resources.An expanded and tailored building storing all of Nanaimo Se...

Jan 26, 2021