Nanaimo

Vehicle hits utility pole in north Nanaimo, shuts down northbound Old Island Highway traffic

NANAIMO - A vehicle veered off-road and toppled a utility pole on the Island Hwy. in north Nanaimo Wednesday night, shutting down northbound traffic.The incident occurred at around 9:10 p.m when polic...

Jul 22, 2020

Province places restrictions on bars, pubs and restaurants as COVID-19 cases steadily rise

NANAIMO - Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry once again cautioned B.C. residents about expanding too far outside their social bubble. She advised people continue to self-isolate and not be lur...

Jul 22, 2020

Residential & commercial development on pace for average year despite COVID-19 setbacks

NANAIMO - The region's building boom appears to have weathered the COVID-19 storm.During the first half of 2020, the City of Nanaimo approved $64 million in residential and $93 million in total develo...

Jul 22, 2020

More than 400 child care, before and after school spaces to be built in Nanaimo area

NANAIMO - It's hoped new child care spaces opening in Nanaimo and Ladysmith will ease the burden on parents and care providers.The Ministry of Children and Family Development announced on Wednesday mo...

Jul 22, 2020

VIDEO: Driver escapes vehicle fire after collision with logging truck on Island Hwy.

NANAIMO - A driver survived with serious injuries after a fiery, high-velocity crash south of Nanaimo airport.Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Cedar Rd. and the Island Hwy. around 5:...

Jul 22, 2020

Nanaimo tourism businesses struggling with debt as B.C. Association pushes for nearly $700 million

NANAIMO - Mid island tourism businesses and operators aren't expected to last the rest of 2020 without more financial help. Anthony Everett, CEO of Tourism Vancouver Island, told NanaimoNewsNOW the go...

Jul 22, 2020

Parksville volunteer fire captain recognized for 25 years of service

PARKSVILLE - A key member of Parksville's volunteer fire department was recognized for his lengthy career.Capt. Eric Miller was presented with the BC Fire Service 25 Year Long Service Award on Monday,...

Jul 21, 2020

Nanaimo RCMP hoping domestic violence victims of Ladysmith man will come forward

NANAIMO - Police are circulating the photo of an accused abuser in the hopes of discovering previous victims. Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Jon Stuart told NanaimoNewsNOW Kade Dwolinsky of Ladysmith was arrested ...

Jul 21, 2020

Island COVID-19 cases drop by two due to data correction

NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island has gone down.A data correction in the last 24 hours reduced the total number of cases in the Island Health region from 142 to 140.In a joint...

Jul 21, 2020

'A high level threat to public safety:' Lower Mainland gang stopped from expanding to Nanaimo

NANAIMO - An anti-gang task force says it has prevented a notorious Lower Mainland gang from expanding into the Nanaimo area. Though the Brothers Keepers only have 12 core members, they have nearly 20...

Jul 21, 2020