Nanaimo

'We need to do better collectively:' active cases in B.C. near 450, one new on Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - The number of active COVID-19 cases has nearly doubled in the last two weeks as summer gatherings increase.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 131 new, confirmed cases of CO...

Aug 10, 2020

Nanaimo woman wins $500K Lotto Max draw, has luxury hair dryer among spending priorities

NANAIMO - A local woman now half a million dollars richer already has a few ideas to spend her new winnings, including a premium hair dryer.Debra Allen bought her ticket at Nanaimo's Super Save Gas on...

Aug 10, 2020

'There's so much need out there:' Nanaimo bakery turning muffins to much-needed groceries

NANAIMO - A fixture of the downtown core is turning a delicious baked treat into much needed support for local families.Red's Bakery recently started up a 'Muffin Fund' to help families in Nanaimo str...

Aug 10, 2020

Environment Canada expects heat to return after volatile July

NANAIMO - Summer-like weather finally arrived in the back half of July, while a meteorologist expects hotter temperatures will return later this month.Environment Canada's Bobby Sekhon said July was a...

Aug 10, 2020

Nanaimo River Rd. proving to be a summer hotspot for thieves

NANAIMO - Those heading into the backcountry to camp may want to consider being dropped off rather than leaving their vehicle along Nanaimo River Rd. The advice comes after Nanaimo RCMP responded to o...

Aug 09, 2020

Reuse Rendezvous taking steps towards a zero-waste Nanaimo

NANAIMO - For over two decades, local residents have helped give countless items a new lease on life.The city's popular annual Reuse Rendezvous is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 8 and Sunday, Aug. 9 across ...

Aug 08, 2020

Additional COVID-19 case on Vancouver Island as province warns of 'wildfire' potential

NANAIMO - Provincial health officials are banking on layers of defence to prevent COVID-19 from spreading 'like a wildfire'.A total of 53 new cases of the coronavirus were confirmed Friday, including ...

Aug 07, 2020

New-look school supplies initiative gears up for busy campaign

NANAIMO - Helping local students get the school year started off right has taken on a new level of importance for the organizer of Fresh Start.Dave Lawrence of That 50's Barber Shop said their team of...

Aug 07, 2020

'We find their contacts, we can stop those chains of transmission:' province confident of COVID course

NANAIMO - Public health officials believe they're on the right track in the fight against COVID-19.A total of 47 new cases, including one epi-linked case, were announced by provincial health officer D...

Aug 06, 2020

Mandatory face coverings on way for RDN transit buses

NANAIMO - Travellers on board buses in the Regional District of Nanaimo will soon be required to wear a face covering.BC Transit, in coordination with other transportation groups across the province, ...

Aug 06, 2020