Category Archives: Nanaimo
Vancouver Island again escapes new COVID-19 cases
NANAIMO - Two full days of data yielded no new diagnosed COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement during her Monday, May 11 briefing, which r...
May 11, 2020
Westjet's Nanaimo to Vancouver flight now suspended until early July
NANAIMO - A normally busy twice daily flight from Nanaimo to Vancouver will continue to be grounded. WestJet announced on Monday, May 11 the twice daily Nanaimo to Vancouver flight won't be back in th...
May 11, 2020
Heart failure not to be forgotten during COVID-19 pandemic
NANAIMO - With COVID-19 capturing headlines about the respiratory system, it's important to remember what's at the heart of the matter. Heart failure awareness week recently ran from May 4 to May 10. ...
May 11, 2020
Nanaimo's farmers market season opens amid a whole new world
NANAIMO - Local farmers markets are opening under layer upon layer of uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Cedar Farmers Market begins on Sunday, May 10 and market manager Kate Poirier told...
May 10, 2020
Province announces 15 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, none on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced no new cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island during her weekend update on the pandemic from Victoria.The number of active or resolved cas...
May 09, 2020
Downtown Nanaimo community policing office to close despite objections from neighbourhood businesses
NANAIMO - A decision has finally been made about the Community Policing and Services Office in downtown Nanaimo. Councillors unanimously voted in favour of closing the office on Victoria Cres. during ...
May 09, 2020
Confirmed COVID-19 cases drop on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - There are less cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island than previously reported by government officials. The ministry of health said in a release two cases were removed from the Vancouver Isla...
May 08, 2020
Details sketchy about serious stabbing somewhere between Cedar Rd. and downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Police are investigating a stabbing with limited details. The incident allegedly occurred on Monday, April 27 sometime between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on a stretch of road between Cedar Rd. and do...
May 08, 2020
Generous family matching donations to Nanaimo food bank after helping beloved Cedar restaurant
NANAIMO - The continued generosity of a Nanaimo-based family will help thousands keep full during the COVID-19 pandemic.The family, which asked to remain anonymous, is matching donations to the Nanaim...
May 08, 2020 The tables inside the Mahle House Restaurant may be empty but the restaurant is very busy helping others. (Mahle House/Facebook)
'Not everyone will be ready to increase their social connection:' patience preached during COVID-19 restart
NANAIMO - There are two new cases of COVID-19 confirmed on Vancouver Island.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed 126 active or resolved cases were now in the Island Health region durin...
May 07, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry unveiled new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., a day after the government outlined their plans for re-opening the economy. (BC Government Flickr)