Category Archives: Nanaimo
New child care centre incoming at VIU to help students and staff
NANAIMO - A new child care centre at VIU will help ease the burden on students who are also parents. The ministry of children and family development announced the creation of the new centre at VIU's N...
Jun 25, 2020
RDN report pending to address water woes for French Creek neighbourhood
NANAIMO -More clarity to resolve longstanding murky and smelly drinking water in a portion of French Creek is expected in a month.RDN directors voted this week for a staff report within 30 days for op...
Jun 25, 2020
Boaters help nab Nanaimo suspect who tried to swim from police
NANAIMO - A wanted offender was 'hooked' into police custody with the help of several boaters.It happened Monday, June 22 at 2 p.m. when police said the 25-year-old suspect blatantly used street drugs...
Jun 24, 2020
Possible dog poisonings in Parksville under police investigation
PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP say they're investigating several incidents in recent weeks of dogs being poisoned in Parksville. RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman told NanaimoNewsNOW police responded to a potentia...
Jun 24, 2020
B.C. now moving into Phase Three of re-open plan
NANAIMO - The province is taking another step towards returning life a little closer to normal.B.C. premier John Horgan announced on Wednesday, June 24 the province is moving into phase three of the r...
Jun 24, 2020
Tourists still flocking to Cathedral Grove despite park closure
NANAIMO - People can't stay away from one of Vancouver Island's premier attractions, despite it being closed due to COVID-19. Approximately 80 warnings between May 15 and June 15 were given to people ...
Jun 24, 2020
'The toll on our members is excruciating:' Nanaimo's top cop speaks out
NANAIMO - Despite the body armour they wear, Nanaimo RCMP officers aren't invulnerable Nanaimo RCMP Supt. Cameron Miller spoke to Nanaimo city councillors on Monday, June 22, called forward to answer ...
Jun 24, 2020
New bridge north of Qualicum Beach to serve recreators, emergency responders
NANAIMO -A tender awarded to install a bridge to span Little Qualicum River will benefit recreators, the environment and provide a vital link for emergency responders.Regional District of Nanaimo boar...
Jun 23, 2020
Life in B.C. returning to 80 per cent of normal not in the cards
NANAIMO - New modelling data suggests B.C. is winning its COVID-19 fight, but defences against the virus aren't impenetrable. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed 13 new cases of COVID...
Jun 23, 2020
Nanaimo's Landmark Cinemas scheduled to re-open July 3
NANAIMO - The movies are coming back to Nanaimo. Landmark Cinemas, which operate the movie theatre at Woodgrove Centre will resume screenings on July 3rd, in conjunction with other theatres on Vancouv...
Jun 23, 2020