Nanaimo

BC Hydro customers in Nanaimo fall prey to 'brazen' scam

NANAIMO - Scammers have redoubled their efforts to prey on the innocent. A new scam is believed by Nanaimo RCMP to have victimized more than a dozen businesses and households to the tune of thousands ...

Nov 04, 2020

Over 300 new COVID-19 cases confirmed through B.C., just four within Island Health

NANAIMO - Four new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed within Island Health on Wednesday.It's a slight decrease in the five confirmed on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and takes Island Health's tally to 274 since the s...

Nov 04, 2020

Cougar spotted at Kwalikum Secondary School, no further sign of big cat

QUALIUCM BEACH - A cougar made what's believed to be a brief appearance at a Kwalikum Secondary School playing field.The report described by Qualicum School District Supt. Dr. Keven Elder as credible ...

Nov 04, 2020

Great Nanaimo Toy Drive kicks off to help families put presents under the Christmas tree

NANAIMO - The COVID-19 pandemic won't stop the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive from helping families in need at Christmas time. Carolyn Iles, a board member with the annual event, said it's more important tha...

Nov 04, 2020

Lantzville council approve Clark/Medd development, aim to set record straight

LANTZVILLE - An extensive residential development in Lantzville received a contentious green light as Lantzville district councillors now look to clear the air.Councillors voted 3-2 in favour of a zon...

Nov 04, 2020

Island Health records 5 new COVID cases

NANAIMO - Island Health sustained one of the largest daily increases in COVID-19 cases. Five new cases were confirmed by the health authority on Tuesday, Nov. 3. This is the largest increase during a ...

Nov 03, 2020

John Barsby student sustains serious injuries after being hit by car

NANAIMO - RCMP are investigating after a 14-year-old John Barsby student was hit by a vehicle while walking to school Tuesday morning.Emergency crews were called to Bruce Ave., near Seventh St. around...

Nov 03, 2020

Historic lodge in Qualicum Beach to be demolished, councillors & residents raise concerns

QUALICUM BEACH - A landmark will soon be no more after more than 80 years on the Qualicum Beach waterfront, despite numerous citizens and town councillors expressing displeasure with the demolition pr...

Nov 03, 2020

B.C. records over 1,100 new COVID-19 cases through weekend, 9 in Island Health

NANAIMO - British Columbia has set a new record for COVID-19 cases over a three day period.Dr. Rka Gustafson, deputy public health officer, announced 1,120 new cases of the virus throughout the provin...

Nov 02, 2020

Three bodies found at gravel pit near Whiskey Creek

PARKSVILLE - Three people were found dead near a Whiskey Creek gravel pit on the weekend. Oceanside RCMP said the bodies were discovered around 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 in the rural area west of Quali...

Nov 02, 2020