Nanaimo

Island Health wraps week with 250th COVID-19 case

NANAIMO - Island Health has recorded its 250th case. Data from the health authority on Friday, Oct. 23 confirmed one new positive test was discovered in the region, the 10th announced this week.Only 1...

Oct 23, 2020

Brief, intense storm to create tricky driving conditions for Island motorists

NANAIMO - It won't last for long, but an earlier than expected winter-like storm will create some travel headaches for some parts of the Island.Cool air from the arctic is forecast to clash with a moi...

Oct 23, 2020

Record-setting number of new COVID 19 cases announced in B.C., exposure event in Port Alberni school

NANAIMO - Social gatherings are blamed for B.C. breaking the provincial record for new daily cases. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed 274 new cases of COVID-19 in the province. This...

Oct 22, 2020

Man wanted for Nanoose Bay crime wave, including brazen residential break-in

PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP are looking for a man believed to be responsible for several late night crimes in Nanoose Bay, including a daring residential break-in and truck theft.An Oceanside RCMP new...

Oct 22, 2020

Pandemic sees interest drive up for car-sharing in Nanaimo and elsewhere

NANAIMO - While COVID-19 caused bumps in the road for car-sharing cooperative Modo, the transportation alternative appears to be regaining traction.Modo marketing director Selena McLachlan said their ...

Oct 22, 2020

Nanaimo motorcycle rider killed in morning Hwy. 4 crash near Cameron Lake

PARKSVILLE - A man was killed Wednesday morning after veering in front of traffic along Hwy. 4 just west of Whiskey Creek.Oceanside RCMP said the Nanaimo man, 41, was riding an unlicensed dirt bike on...

Oct 21, 2020

No new COVID-19 cases reported in Island Health for first time in nearly two weeks

NANAIMO - The total number of COVID-19 cases within Island Health remains unchanged. A statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Wednesday, Oct. 21 confirmed there's been 244 cases ...

Oct 21, 2020

Nanaimo, Parksville advance voting numbers eclipse 2017 tallies

NANAIMO - Advance voting data indicates Interest in the 2020 BC Election is high regionally.Over 27,000 people have so far taken advantage of advance voting in three Nanaimo area ridings during the se...

Oct 21, 2020

New garden opens in Maffeo Sutton Park to honour rotary clubs

NANAIMO - A corner of Maffeo Sutton Park is now a public garden acknowledging the work of local Rotarians. The Rotary Centennial Garden is officially open in the north east corner of Maffeo Sutton Par...

Oct 21, 2020

Active COVID-19 patients within Island Health drop as B.C. reports 167 new cases

NANAIMO - After escaping largely unscathed over a record weekend across B.C., Island Health has continued to buck the COVID-19 trend.Just two new cases were confirmed for the health authority on Tuesd...

Oct 20, 2020