Category Archives: Nanaimo
Man accused of spitting on store clerk in Nanaimo arrested
NANAIMO - A man was arrested and faces an assault charge for allegedly spitting on a Dollarama employee at Port Place Shopping Centre.RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said it happened the morning of Sunday, Apr...
Apr 20, 2020 An irate male allegedly spat on a store employee after telling him shopping hours at the Dollarama were reserved for seniors. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Domestic violence support services presented with difficult challenge during COVID-19 pandemic
NANAIMO - Concern has grown over a likely rise in domestic violence cases due to social distancing and provincial health officers encouraging people to stay at home.For many, especially women and chil...
Apr 20, 2020 Support services and enforcement agencies are working to deliver help to victims of domestic violence during COVID-19. (iStock/File Photo)
Frustrations grow among Nanaimo residents over COVID recreation restrictions
NANAIMO - As heavy COVID-19 restrictions move into its second month frustrations mount over people seemingly ignoring social distancing rules.Outdoor settings like Neck Point Park and Maffeo Sutton Pa...
Apr 20, 2020 The City of Nanaimo has installed signage at all popular outdoor areas encouraging social distancing. (submitted/Maija Rawnsley)
3rd serious accident in 1 week highlights need for motorcycle awareness
NANAIMO - Motorcycle awareness month in May is getting attention early after three motorcycle accidents in the mid-island area in one week. A motorcycle rider suffered life threatening injuries after ...
Apr 19, 2020 Nanaimo RCMP say while May is motorcycle awareness month, drivers on any vehicle need to drive safely all year. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Ceramic hearts campaign sees great success to help Nanaimo food bank
NANAIMO - A fundraising campaign benefitting the Nanaimo food bank is taking off in ways the organizers could have never imagined. Ceramic artist Heather Goldminc and her family at Blue Sky Clayworks ...
Apr 19, 2020 Heather Goldminc and her family are creating hundreds of packages in a fundraiser for the Nanaimo food bank. (submitted/Heather Goldminc)
Nanaimo streets crowded by classic cars fundraising for COVID-19 research
NANAIMO - Around 130 cars of all make, model and vintage paraded through Nanaimo on Saturday evening in a show of solidarity in the fight against COVID-19.Cars4COVID drove from south Nanaimo to Nanaim...
Apr 18, 2020 Around 130 cars descended on Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Saturday evening for a tribute to first responders and front-line workers. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
COVID-19 cases in the Island Heath Region increase to 97, as province continues to battle the pandemic
NANAIMO - There have been three new cases of COVID-19 reported on Vancouver Island in the past 24 hours.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement on Saturday, April 18 in Victor...
Apr 18, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry delivers a daily update COVID-19 address at the Parliament Buildings Press Theatre in Victoria. (BC Government Flickr)
Nanaimo & area golf clubs re-open under strict COVID restrictions
NANAIMO - Area golf clubs are seeing a window of opportunity as the world comes to grips with the new normal of social distancing. Several courses have re-opened or plan to resume play under strict so...
Apr 18, 2020 The Nanaimo Golf Club is set to re-open to members only on Saturday, April 18 after nearly a month closure. It joins other courses who are also resuming business. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Island COVID-19 numbers hold firm, B.C. in 'eye of the storm'
NANAIMO - British Columbia's fight against COVID-19 continues to be won, however the end is still nowhere in sight.The provincial health office reported 43 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. over the last ...
Apr 17, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry delivered an update of COVID-19 modelling data on Friday, April 17 prior to her daily update. (BC Government Flickr)
British Columbians told COVID-19 restrictions expected to last for months
NANAIMO - The province's top doctor cautions life won't return to normal for months as progress continues in the battle against COVID-19 in B.C.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry presented new...
Apr 17, 2020 While the COVID-19 trajectory in the province continues to improve, we're being told to not expect life to return to normal anytime soon. (B.C. Government)