Category Archives: Nanaimo
Long-in-the-works solid waste management plan approved for Regional District of Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The goal of diverting more waste from the Cedar landfill is closer than ever. B.C.'s ministry of environment approved on March 5, 2020 the solid waste management plan put forward by the Regi...
Mar 13, 2020 Work can now move ahead to divert 90 per cent of waste in the Regional District of Nanaimo. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Events in Nanaimo, Parksville that have been cancelled due to COVID-19 precautions
Last updated: Tuesday, April 16NANAIMO - COVID-19 and precautionary measures to limit its spread has forced several events to be either cancelled or postponed in Nanaimo and Parksville.Nanaimo Local g...
Mar 13, 2020 Despite few confirmed cases compared to the rest of B.C. and Canada, COVID-19 has forced several events to be postponed or cancelled in Nanaimo and Parksville. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Point-in-time count hopes to accurately portray homelessness crisis in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Outreach workers and service providers were in the field taking surveys of Nanaimo's homeless population in an effort to better understand the crisis they're trying to fix.The second point-i...
Mar 13, 2020 The basement of St. Peter's church was home to a magnet event where those experiencing homelessness received clothes, food, a haircut and more. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Hockey playoffs, national basketball championship at VIU cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns
NANAIMO - The spread of COVID-19 has forced the postponement or cancellation of several sporting events in the Nanaimo and Parksville regions.Hockey Canada, in conjunction with BC Hockey, announced la...
Mar 12, 2020 The Nanaimo Clippers and Cowichan Valley Capitals had been due to begin their second round playoff series on Friday, March 13 in Nanaimo. (Gary Dorland)
Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district cancels international trips due to coronavirus
NANAIMO - The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of two major international trips about to be taken by Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools students. A large trip was set for Spain and Portugal...
Mar 12, 2020 Two international Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public School District trips are cancelled in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Public bus service between Nanaimo and Duncan set for approval
NANAIMO - Plans are heating up to link Nanaimo and Duncan by bus.The Regional District of Nanaimo board is scheduled to vote on advancing the initiative later this month, which was endorsed by Cowicha...
Mar 12, 2020 One more 'yes' vote is required from the RDN board to ensure public bus service between Nanaimo and Duncan. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
New affordable housing units set for October completion in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A much-needed affordable housing complex on Rosehill St. is set for completion this fall in Nanaimo.The Rosehill affordable housing project will be made up of 23 studio apartments in a three...
Mar 12, 2020 A new affordable housing complex is set for completion in the fall and will provide 23 studio-style suites for people establishing independent living skills. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Restorative Justice program celebrates more than two decades in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - For more than 20 years a program has helped criminals reconcile with what they've done in a meaningful way. The Restorative Justice program run by the Nanaimo branch of the John Howard Socie...
Mar 12, 2020 The John Howard Society's Restorative Justice program helps avert many cases from taking up valuable time and resources at the Nanaimo Court House. (file photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
First presumptive case of COVID-19 confirmed on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Vancouver Island has its first case of COVID-19. Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, made the announcement at a press briefing on Wednesday afternoon. A man in his 60's was travelli...
Mar 11, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announcing Vancouver Island has it's first presumptive case of COVID-19. (CBC)
'We turned the wrong tap:' human error blamed for Ladysmith boil water advisory
LADYSMITH - Human error is the primary cause behind a four-day boil water advisory in Ladysmith and the surrounding area last week.The town, Diamond Improvement District and Stz'uminus First Nation we...
Mar 11, 2020 Water from Holland Lake was accidentally used through human error, leading to a four day boil water advisory for Ladysmith and surround areas. (Town of Ladysmith)