Nanaimo

'I didn't think it would be that bad:' local businesses bank on big end to 2020

NANAIMO - This year has unleashed endless stress upon local business operators, impacting the mental and physical health of employees and customers. Retailers and service providers rely on cashing in ...

Nov 27, 2020

Another substantial COVID-19 increase across B.C., 18 within Island Health

NANAIMO - Restrictions meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 throughout the province have yet to have a significant impact on daily case counts.A further 887 cases were announced through a joint statem...

Nov 26, 2020

New NDP cabinet sworn in, Malcolmson appointed minister of mental health & addictions

NANAIMO - Local MLA Sheila Malcolmson will have additional responsibilities over the next four years of NDP government.Premier John Horgan appointed Malcolmson to the mental health and addictions port...

Nov 26, 2020

Tent fire closes Parksville's Mark's Nature Park

PARKSIVLLE - A tent fire has closed a popular Parksville park for several days. Parksville Fire Rescue crews arrived Wednesday, Nov. 25 just before 5 a.m. to Mark's Nature Park on Finholm St. to find ...

Nov 26, 2020

Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools nearly cleared from Island Health exposure list

NANAIMO - School District 68 will no longer be featured on Island Health's school exposure list by the weekend, barring any new exposure events. It's welcomed relief after 22 exposure events across th...

Nov 26, 2020

Shop local message amplified as Nanaimo retailers enter critical holiday shopping season

NANAIMO - Retail advocates say a strong finish to a difficult year is paramount for operators to weather the COVID-19 storm.Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Kim Smythe said batter...

Nov 26, 2020

City of Nanaimo's property tax discussions start with 3.3 per cent increase

NANAIMO - The tough task of creating a municipal budget during a global pandemic has begun. Nanaimo councillors started a lengthy process on Wednesday, Nov. 25 during an all-day finance and audit comm...

Nov 25, 2020

Island Health sees 21 new COVID-19 cases as province touts more rapid testing

NANAIMO - A new high for COVID-19 cases in a single day for Vancouver Island and the surrounding region.Island Health reported 21 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the regional total to 526. Thr...

Nov 25, 2020

Expensive excavator stolen from south Nanaimo lot

NANAIMO - A distinct excavator worth $40,000 was stolen from a machinery lot. Nanaimo RCMP said the 2012 Bobcat mini excavator was stolen from the rural Southside Hardscaping and Excavating lot in the...

Nov 25, 2020

Overdose crisis in Nanaimo continues to surge amid COVID-19 pandemic

NANAIMO - The number of people who fatally overdosed throughout Nanaimo and the central Vancouver Island area remains high. Data from the BC Coroners Service released on Wednesday, Nov. 25 showed four...

Nov 25, 2020