Category Archives: Nanaimo
Potential COVID-19 exposures announced in Ladysmith, Saanich and UVIC
NANAIMO - Both local health authorities and area businesses have confirmed COVID-19 exposures in specific locations of the Island.The Petro-Canada gas station and attached 7-Eleven in Ladysmith posted...
Mar 20, 2020 The Petro-Canada/7-11 in Ladysmith closed following a confirmed case of COVID-19. (Google Maps)
COVID-19 precautions mean free transit for Nanaimo and area riders
NANAIMO - Efforts to promote social distancing and limit face-to-face encounters are having a positive benefit for bus riders. The Regional District of Nanaimo announced all their buses will be loaded...
Mar 20, 2020 RDN Transit riders will now enter through the rear doors of all buses, unless they have mobility challenges at which point they can use the front. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island, entering 'critical time'
NANAIMO - The provincial health officer has confirmed six new cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver IslandThe announcement from Dr. Bonnie Henry brings the total of confirmed cases of the virus to 22 in the ...
Mar 19, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed six new cases on Vancouver Island of COVID-19 and 40 new cases across B.C. (Province of British Columbia)
Air Canada temporarily suspends 42 domestic routes, including 4 on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Air Canada will temporarily suspend service on a number of domestic routes to help battle the COVID-19 pandemic, including a route linking Nanaimo.Beginning Monday, March 23 the airline will...
Mar 19, 2020 Air Canada plans to suspend service between three Vancouver Island airports to a variety of destinations, beginning March 23. (Air Canada)
Nanaimo food bank strained, operations reduced during COVID-19 crisis
NANAIMO - Donations are down and operations forced to scale back as the Nanaimo food bank braces for increased demand. Peter Sinclair, executive director of the Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank, ...
Mar 19, 2020 Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank executive director Peter Sinclair receives food donations during an important transition period for the non-profit agency. (Submitted photo)
Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce dismayed at communication gaps in gov't response to COVID-19
NANAIMO - The province's announcement ministers will reconvene on Monday, March 23 to pass legislation about the economic impacts of COVID-19 did not sit well with some at the frontlines. "Waiting unt...
Mar 19, 2020 B.C.'s public safety minister Mike Farnworth (left), federal finance minister Bill Morneau (centre) and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (right), who all made major announcements on Wednesday. (The Canadian Press)
UPDATE: Nanaimo RCMP locate missing elderly woman
UPDATE: Nanaimo RCMP have said they have located 78-year-old Margaret St. Denis safe and sound.St. Denis was reported missing on on Wednesday afternoon after leaving Terminal Park Mall.- - - - -EARLIE...
Mar 18, 2020 Nanaimo RCMP are looking for a missing woman who left caregivers at Terminal Park Mall on Wednesday afternoon. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Major grocery chains provide special shopping hours for seniors in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Most major grocery store chains have adjusted hours and special shopping times dedicated to seniors and those who are immunocompromised.Real Canadian Superstore, Save-On-Foods, Quality Foods...
Mar 18, 2020 Three major grocery store chains in Nanaimo have announced reduced hours, along with dedicated shopping times for seniors and immunocompromised individuals (Save-On-Foods)
Four new cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island, daycares to remain open
NANAIMO - The total number of cases of COVID-19 has reached 231, with 45 new confirmed cases announced on Wednesday, March 18. The update includes four new cases on Vancouver Island, bringing the tota...
Mar 18, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry announced four new cases on Vancouver Island and 45 in British Columbia on Wednesday, March 18. (CBC)
Response to COVID-19 escalates to provincial state of emergency in B.C.
NANAIMO - The ongoing announcements of emergencies in B.C. related to the COVID-19 crisis has taken another step. Public safety minister Mike Farnworth announced on Wednesday B.C. is now in a provinci...
Mar 18, 2020 Public safety minister Mike Farnworth announcing B.C. is now in a state of emergency