Category Archives: Nanaimo
Over $500K in federal funding offered for Nanaimo-area charities
NANAIMO - More money is coming to help the Nanaimo community recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nanaimo Foundation and United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island have both received money to...
May 20, 2020
Pedestrian in Cedar seriously injured after being hit by truck
NANAIMO - Police say a man was sent to Nanaimo Hospital following an unsuccessful attempt to cross Cedar Rd. late Sunday evening.RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said it happened at 10:30 p.m. near the Cedar Ge...
May 19, 2020
Just two new COVID-19 cases confirmed in B.C., lowest total since early March
NANAIMO - B.C. has seen the lowest daily increase of COVID-19 cases since the first week of March. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Tuesday, May 19 said just two new positive tests were r...
May 19, 2020
First wave of Nanaimo businesses re-open, more to follow as week progresses
NANAIMO - Local businesses are re-opening their doors after several uncertain months. Phase two of B.C.'s Restart Plan officially kicked off on Tuesday, May 19. A wide swath of businesses, including g...
May 19, 2020
New 'smart' cameras in Nanaimo to enhance traffic & transportation decision making
NANAIMO - Cameras overseeing two intersections in Nanaimo are expected to be the beginning of 'next level' technology to be relied upon by city officials for many years.The cameras installed over the ...
May 19, 2020
Vancouver Island COVID-19 cases again remain steady, restart plan set to begin
NANAIMO - Both Vancouver Island and British Columbia continue to flatten the COVID-19 curve. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced just 16 new confirmed COVID-19 cases across B.C. in th...
May 18, 2020
Fire damages fishing vessel at French Creek Marina
FRENCH CREEK - Quick action from fire crews helped minimize damage to a boat at the French Creek Marina. Parksville Fire Department Chief Marc Norris told NanaimoNewsNOW the blaze started just before ...
May 18, 2020
Mid island Check-In phone service helps tackle social isolation for seniors
NANAIMO - Easing social isolation for a group of mid island seniors has taken on a whole new meaning of importance during COVID-19.Nanaimo Lifeline's Check-In service involves volunteers making regula...
May 18, 2020
'It has changed how we deliver care:' Nanaimo nurses adjust to new normal on COVID-19 front lines
NANAIMO - Long shifts and thankless work have long been staples of nursing, however the COVID-19 pandemic has put front line hospital staff on centre stage.National Nurses Week was celebrated May 11-1...
May 17, 2020
Businesses plan to re-open as COVID-19 cases stay low, no increase on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - The total number of COVID-19 cases continues to flatten ahead of phase two of B.C.'s restart plan coming online after the long weekend.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 21...
May 16, 2020