Category Archives: Nanaimo
Canada-U.S. border to close to non-essential traffic during COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA - The Canada-U.S. border will be closed to non-essential traffic in both directions "by mutual consent," the leaders of both countries confirmed Wednesday as efforts across the continent to con...
Mar 18, 2020 The Canada-U.S. border will shut down to all but essential traffic in response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic. (Wikimedia Commons)
Island Health open referral-only COVID-19 screening clinic in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The second referral-only COVID-19 screening clinic on Vancouver Island is now open in Nanaimo.Island Health began taking appointments at the clinic on Wednesday, March 18.The clinic is for p...
Mar 18, 2020 A screening clinic has been opened in Nanaimo for COVID-19 testing, however it is currently only referral only.
Front St. bike lanes given final approval by Nanaimo Council
NANAIMO - A major overhaul for a key road in downtown Nanaimo is officially approved. Nanaimo council endorsed the $400,000 project to narrow Front St. and install bi-directional bicycle lanes during ...
Mar 18, 2020 A conceptual view of Front St. looking north at the Church St. intersection. Revamping Front St. features narrowing the road and installing bi-directional bike lanes between the Gabriola Island ferry terminal to Cliff St. (City of Nanaimo)
B.C. confirms 83 new cases of COVID-19, declares public health emergency
NANAIMO - The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia has nearly doubled.Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer reported 83 new confirmed cases in B.C. including five additional...
Mar 17, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a near-doubling of cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia on Tuesday, March 17. (CBC)
Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools to remain closed following spring break
NANAIMO - Students of schools in the Nanaimo and Ladysmith area aren't going to be attending classes any time soon.The province announced Tuesday all schools in the public education K-12 system will r...
Mar 17, 2020 School District 68 students will have an extended spring break as a precaution to the COVID-19 outbreak. (NLPS)
Man stabbed in Cedar flown to hospital in Victoria with 'significant' wound
NANAIMO - A man in his early 30's was flown to hospital in Victoria with what police call a significant injury after a stabbing just south of Nanaimo.RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said police responded to a ...
Mar 17, 2020 Nanaimo RCMP responded to reports of a stabbing on Clifford Rd. in Cedar on Tuesday morning and took one person into custody. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
BC Ferries allowing closed deck quarantine following Transport Canada about-face
NANAIMO - Passengers travelling on BC Ferries vessels will now be able to remain in their vehicles while on board, no matter where they're parked on the ship.On Monday, March 16, Premier John Horgan a...
Mar 17, 2020 BC Ferries will allow passengers to remain in their cars during sailings, regardless of where they're parked on the ship. (BC Ferries)
Nanaimo restaurants brace for COVID-19 financial impact
NANAIMO - Tables are sitting empty and kitchens are quiet at many Nanaimo restaurants. In the wake of the province limiting public gatherings to 50 people, many Nanaimo restaurants are closing their d...
Mar 17, 2020 Many Nanaimo restaurants are bracing for a significant impact from the COVID-19 crisis. (Pixabay)
Life-threatening injuries for motorcyclist involved in Terminal Ave. crash
NANAIMO - A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital in Victoria with life-threatening injuries following an incident on Terminal Ave. downtown Monday afternoon.RCMP responded to the area near the Wentw...
Mar 16, 2020 Nanaimo RCMP responded to a motor vehicle incident on Terminal Avenue Monday afternoon. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
City of Nanaimo shutting down all recreation facilities
NANAIMO - All City of Nanaimo recreation facilities will be closed as of Monday, March 16 at 6 p.m. The City made the announcement shortly after Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry ordered all ...
Mar 16, 2020 All City of Nanaimo recreation facilities will shut down as of Monday, March 16 at 6 p.m. due to the escalating COVID-19 health crisis. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)