Category Archives: Nanaimo
Intimate, livestreamed concert from Island superstars raising money for Nanaimo Foundation
NANAIMO - Musicians from across Vancouver Island are on the lineup for a massive yet intimate concert raising money for essential services and valuable organizations. The Rock for Relief bill includes...
Apr 14, 2020 Musicians from across Vancouver Island are rallying to help those most in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. (CHEK News)
Slight increase in COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island, renewed focus on long-term care homes
NANAIMO - The provincial health officer has confirmed two addition COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the last 24 hours. Dr. Bonnie Henry said the Island Health region now has 89 confirmed positive...
Apr 14, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry discusses the latest COVID-19 case numbers in British Columbia during her daily briefing. (BC Government Flickr)
Sunshine, above-average temps feature in Nanaimo's long term forecasts
NANAIMO - It's set to be a long time before umbrellas and other wet-weather gear is needed in the mid-Island region.The year's first extended period of warm, sunny weather is expected to last through ...
Apr 14, 2020 Nanaimo and most of Vancouver Island is set for a extended stretch of warm, sunny weather. (Wikimedia Commons)
Three new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Vancouver Island, province nears 1500
NANAIMO - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island has continued its gradual climb.Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, announced three new cases in the Island Health region....
Apr 13, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced new COVID-19 positive tests in British Columbia on Monday, April 13. (BC Government Flickr)
Lasting legacy of beloved Nanaimo man helping families pay grocery bills
NANAIMO - A recent donation to the Learning Alternative program run in Nanaimo schools hits home for its principal. Brett Hancock says the $1,600 worth of grocery store gift cards received will help f...
Apr 13, 2020 Learning Alternatives Principal Brett Hancock (left) receiving $1,600 in grocery store gift cards. (submitted/Sarah Pachkowsky)
'We have to get smart:' Nanaimo RCMP confident online crime reporting tool will pay off
NANAIMO - An online crime reporting program used by Nanaimo RCMP may be off to a slow start, but the detachment believes the new platform will prove its worth over time.The program became operational ...
Apr 13, 2020 Nanaimo RCMP are bullish on its new online crime reporting website, used to process less serious crimes since early February, 2020. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Stay Strong Nanaimo' campaign highlights local business successes during COVID-19
NANAIMO - A rallying cry for local businesses is being heard across Nanaimo.The Stay Strong Nanaimo partnership with the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce encourages people to share stories of how s...
Apr 12, 2020
Loaves and Fishes Food Bank expanding their Empties 4 Food program across Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A fairly simple idea is growing to help Nanaimo's food bank feed thousands each month The Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank is expanding the Empties 4 Food program with 12 extra bins bei...
Apr 12, 2020 Another 12 bins expected to be placed around Nanaimo in the coming weeks. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo RCMP recover stolen truck four minutes after originally taken
NANAIMO - Local mounties may have set a new record for fastest recovery of a stolen motor vehicle on overnight on Saturday, April 11.A vehicle was reported stolen at 12:57 a.m. on Saturday from a resi...
Apr 11, 2020 Nanaimo RCMP officers took four minutes to recover a stolen vehicle in central Nanaimo after it was reported stolen Saturday morning. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
No new COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island, province reinforces stay home measures
NANAIMO - The Island Health region continues to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced no new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, April 11. It keep...
Apr 11, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, delivers her daily briefing on COVID-19 cases with health minister Adrian Dix standing by in Victoria. (BC Government Flickr)