Nanaimo

Our Favourite Stories of 2020: Woman attacks cougar in bid to save dog at Nanaimo River

NANAIMO - A story that stands out from 2020 fits perfectly with how wild a year it was.Cougar sightings alone are quite rare and typically almost never result in a physical interaction and over a 17 y...

Dec 21, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine lands in Island Health, 21 new cases over weekend

NANAIMO - The only approved COVID-19 vaccine has landed on Vancouver Island.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said during her briefing on Monday, Dec. 21, a second delivery of the Pfizer/BioN...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 21, 2020

2020 now tied for second deadliest year in Nanaimo throughout overdose epidemic

NANAIMO - 2020 is now tied for the second most fatal year in Nanaimo for overdoses. Data from the BC Coroners Service on Monday, Dec. 21 showed 37 people fatally overdosed in Nanaimo by the end of Nov...

Dec 21, 2020

First snowfall of the season transforms Nanaimo into winter wonderland

NANAIMO - It is forecast to be short-lived, but the winter's first snow storm has hit.Environment Canada issued both snowfall and wind warnings Monday, Dec. 21 for most sections of Vancouver Island, i...

Dec 21, 2020

'You take a blank canvas and turn it into something:' Nanaimo homes dance in holiday light show

NANAIMO - A small cul-de-sac on the outskirts of Nanaimo is transformed nightly into a holiday hotspot with near-gridlock traffic.Rick Scheffers, neighbour Dan Wurth and their families are responsible...

Dec 21, 2020

Top Stories of 2020: Lauren Spencer-Smith shoots to superstardom on American Idol

NANAIMO - A local singing talent burst onto the global scene in a big way through her performances on American Idol in 2020.Lauren Spencer-Smith, who grew up in Port Alberni but is now based in Nanaim...

Dec 20, 2020

Strength in numbers helps local charity funders make big impact

NANAIMO - Invaluable cheques keep rolling in from the 100+ Women Who Care Mid-Island to help cash-strapped charities scraping by. The more than 100 women in the organization each individually commit t...

Dec 20, 2020

Haven Society fueled for holiday season by anonymous 'cookie crusader' donation

NANAIMO - The mid-Island's anonymous cookie crusader has struck again, this time making the holidays a little brighter for those in need.After purchasing $6,000 of Girl Guide cookies over the last 12 ...

Dec 20, 2020

SAR officials double-down on common sense messaging

NANAIMO - A high-profile life-saving rescue at Little Qualicum Falls has search and rescue officials reminding people to enjoy the doors in a safe manner.A man believed to be in his 30's is recovering...

Dec 19, 2020

Our Favourite Stories of 2020: Running up those stairs

NANAIMO - In the wake of such a grueling year, I decided to go back and find something fun from before COVID-19 times for my favourite story of the year. My choice is also the most demanding story I w...

Dec 18, 2020