Category Archives: Nanaimo
De-icing highways tops list of regional highway maintenance crews
NANAIMO - While the mid island region braces for the first potential snowfall of the season, highway maintenance crews are taking a proactive approach.Daniel Hutchins, regional general manager of Main...
Nov 10, 2020
'He loved to help people:' Howie Meeker remembered for more than hockey accomplishments
PARKSVILLE - Tributes are pouring in for Howie Meeker,who was described by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a great Canadian.The longtime French Creek resident passed away at the age of 97 on Sunday, ...
Nov 09, 2020
Island Health COVID-19 cases surpass 300, almost 1,000 new cases confirmed across B.C.
NANAIMO - British Columbia's COVID-19 curve continues to trend up.A total of 998 cases across B.C. were confirmed Monday, Nov. 9 by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, including 12 in the Isla...
Nov 09, 2020
NDP's Adam Walker officially elected as new Parksville-Qualicum MLA
PARKSVILLE - For the first time since 1996, when current Nanaimo mayor Leonard Krog represented the area, Parksville-Qualicum will send an NDP MLA to Victoria.Adam Walker, a councillor with the Town o...
Nov 09, 2020
Nanaimo mounties take down drug, cash carrying man who attempted to flee on a bike
NANAIMO - Local RCMP finally got their man after a prolonged and challenging overnight pursuit through downtown Nanaimo, taking a considerable amount cash and drugs off the streets.Officers patrolling...
Nov 09, 2020
Cold weather shelter re-opening in basement of Nanaimo's St. Peter's Church
NANAIMO - An overnight shelter will soon open to provide a warm bed to those living rough on Nanaimo streets. The shelter at St. Peter's Church on Machleary St. is slated to open for its third year on...
Nov 09, 2020
Nanaimo hobby brewer takes craft to next level
NANAIMO - A home brewing kit opened the taps to opportunities far beyond the expectations of a Nanaimo beer maker.Brent Burgoyne received the kit from his wife. Five years and roughly 80 batches later...
Nov 08, 2020
Two COVID-19 exposures confirmed at Dover Bay Secondary
NANAIMO - Two COVID-19 exposures were confirmed at a Nanaimo school for the first time. Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public School District announced on Saturday, Nov. 7 the exposures happened at Dover Bay Secon...
Nov 07, 2020
Province applying new regional restrictions in Lower Mainland to curb COVID-19 transmission
NANAIMO - Out of control case counts in the Lower Mainland have resulted in a new round of restrictions on social gatherings and recreation.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced new pub...
Nov 07, 2020
First Nations techniques leading conservation fight against iconic Canadian bird in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local conservationists are leaning on traditional First Nations techniques to stop an iconic Canadian bird from destroying local fish habitat. Non-migratory Canada geese are feeding year-rou...
Nov 07, 2020