Nanaimo

'It's historic:' first Vancouver Island dedicated air ambulances land in Nanaimo & Parksville

NANAIMO - A helicopter and plane are now responding to emergency calls and less serious trips to major hospitals from all over Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast region.BC Emergency...

Dec 09, 2020

COVID-19 takes its toll with 16 new fatalities across B.C.

NANAIMO - B.C. has once again hit the record for most lives lost in one day due to COVID-19. The BC CDC confirmed an additional 16 fatalities on Tuesday, Dec. 8, tied for the most fatal day so far in ...

Dec 08, 2020

'Give us the basics:' Wesley St. supporters rally for more permanent solutions

NANAIMO - Advocates for the roughly 60 people experiencing homelessness displaced after the Wesley St. fire say a lack of housing options and supports is failing those who need it most. Christine Bare...

Dec 08, 2020

$1,000 COVID-19 benefit could be in families wallets by Christmas

VICTORIA - Most British Columbians will be able to apply for and receive a tax-free COVID-19 direct deposit by the end of the year.The pledge by finance minister Selina Robinson was made during a Tues...

Dec 08, 2020

Lantzville council back track on letter explaining Clark-Medd decision

LANTZVILLE - Mayor and council in Lantzville appear ready to move on from a drawn-out and controversial residential housing development.After being formally approved in early November, council pitched...

Dec 08, 2020

Nanaimo homeowner chases down break & enter suspect, forces him to report crime

NANAIMO - A central Nanaimo homeowner took matters into his own hands when he noticed a potential thief on his property.Police say it happened on Sunday, Dec. 6 at about 2:30 a.m. at a Beverly Dr. hom...

Dec 08, 2020

COVID-19 exposure recorded at Nanaimo high school

NANAIMO - The number of schools in Nanaimo confirmed to have a COVID-19 exposure has grown. Island Health and SD68 confirmed on Monday, Dec. 7 there was a COVID-19 exposure at Nanaimo District Seconda...

Dec 07, 2020

Nanaimo council puts off funding for social planning, backs climate sustainability manager

NANAIMO - A manager of social planning isn't currently included in the many management positions being created at Nanaimo City Hall. Nanaimo councillors discussed the option in their Friday, Dec. 4 me...

Dec 07, 2020

Island Health sees 45 new COVID-19 cases over weekend, unusual Christmas looms in B.C.

NANAIMO - Christmas mingling across the province will be banned.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Monday, Dec. 7 extended sweeping COVID-19 restrictions, featuring sticking to your own ind...

Dec 07, 2020

School meals program in Nanaimo sees huge surge in users

NANAIMO - Significantly more students in School District 68 are relying on a critical program to ensure they have enough food to get through the day.Crystal Dennison, executive director of the Nanaimo...

Dec 07, 2020