Category Archives: Nanaimo
Nanaimo RCMP investigate three separate incidents of tires being slashed around Diver Lake
NANAIMO - Three vehicle owners have discovered their vehicles vandalized in the past 48 hours in the Diver Lake area.Police said the series of crimes began sometime between Monday, April 20 and Tuesda...
Apr 22, 2020 Nanaimo RCMP are investigating three separate incidents of tires slashed in the Diver Lake area. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Young Parksville driver's joy-ride causes damage at Community Park
PARKSVILLE - A young driver using the family vehicle caused extensive damage to the sports field at Parksville Community Park.Oceanside RCMP were alerted to a driver doing burnouts in the park just be...
Apr 22, 2020 A young man behind the wheel of his family's car caused $1,500 worth of damage to Community Park in Parksville on Saturday, April 18. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimoites foster environmental protection during COVID-19
NANAIMO - Local advocates hope taking better care of the environment remains a priority long after the COVID-19 pandemic passes.Wednesday, April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of globally recognized Ea...
Apr 22, 2020
'They were fortunate:' damage minimized in north Nanaimo house fire
NANAIMO - A north Nanaimo couple is fortunate a smouldering fire damaging their living room carpet didn't become more serious.Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) responded to the Groveland Dr. home near Inverme...
Apr 22, 2020 A smouldering fire on Groveland Dr. in Nanaimo on Tuesday, April 21 was contained to the living room after the homeowners noticed smoke while returning from a walk. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Vancouver Island COVID-19 cases spike by seven, recoveries pass 1,000
NANAIMO - The Island Health region is now home to 109 COVID-19 cases, an increase of seven confirmed positive tests in the last 24 hours. It's the largest single day increase for the Island Health reg...
Apr 21, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix at their daily media briefing of new COVID-19 cases and the ongoing situation in British Columbia. (BC Government Flickr)
Injured dirt bike rider north of Qualicum leads to lengthy rescue
PARKSVILLE - A long and exhausting rescue of a dirt biker with a shattered leg underscores the challenges SAR teams are facing during a health pandemic.Arrowsmith SAR president Nick Rivers said 30 of ...
Apr 21, 2020 Arrowsmith SAR and paramedics wait at the trailhead for an injured dirt bike rider near an expansive trail network in the Cook Creek area on Sunday, April 19. (Arrowsmith SAR)
Financial plan in limbo as Nanaimo city council weigh immediate COVID-19 relief versus future protections
NANAIMO - City councillors have a difficult decision ahead of them about the projected property tax increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. At a special council meeting on Monday, April 20, councillors...
Apr 20, 2020 Nanaimo city councillors have a tough decision ahead of them as they chart the course forward on their five year financial plan and a projected property tax increase in May. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Key COVID-19 trends continue in right direction, new outbreak linked to Alberta work site
NANAIMO - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped modestly Monday, but the amount of active cases and hospitalizations continues to fall.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 52 n...
Apr 20, 2020 Five new COVID-19 cases have been announced in the Island Health region, for a total of 102. (Government of British Columbia)
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)