Nanaimo

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

Nanaimo's latest lotto winner eyes new RV after $75,000 triumph

NANAIMO - A chance stop at a south Nanaimo gas station was extremely profitable for a Nanaimo resident.Delores Kachanoski took home just over $75,000 from the June 12 Lotto Max draw after purchasing a...

Jul 21, 2020

Affordable housing project in Harewood neighbourhood coming into focus

NANAIMO - Timelines are now in place for the substantial redevelopment of a key corner in Nanaimo's Harewood neighbourhood. Construction is slated to begin in 2023 at the corner of Fifth St. and Howar...

Jul 21, 2020

Six additional Island COVID-19 cases confirmed by province, over 100 new cases across B.C.

NANAIMO - The number of active cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island has doubled over the course of one weekend.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced six new active cases of COVID-19 ar...

Jul 20, 2020

Qualicum Beach man sent intimate pictures of ex-partner to her father

NANAIMO - An irate Qualicum Beach man sent intimate pictures of his former partner to the victim's father in a bizarre case played out in court.The March, 2019 incident in Qualicum Beach was resolved ...

Jul 20, 2020

Demand for fresh produce doubles via growers co-op food box program

NANAIMO - A popular produce delivery program for the mid-island has grown substantially as food security is pushed to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic.Online registrations for the weekly pro...

Jul 19, 2020

Confused cab passenger admits to threatening Nanaimo taxi driver

NANAIMO - An out-of-control cab passenger avoided an assault charge for initiating a confrontation after she couldn't recall where her Nanaimo hotel was located.Irene Garnett agreed to the lesser offe...

Jul 18, 2020

Serauxmen's 'Green Monster' torn down due to safety concerns

NANAIMO - A beloved fixture of Serauxmen Stadium has been torn down.A 24-foot tall wall in right field, affectionately called the 'Green Monster' was deemed to be a safety risk by City staff during an...

Jul 18, 2020

Vancouver Island COVID-19 cases hold steady, up to 35 tied to exposure in Kelowna

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island has finished the week with only one new case. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Friday there remains a total of 136 COVID-19 cases on the Island, with fou...

Jul 17, 2020