Category Archives: Nanaimo
COVID-19 precaution sees most fires banned in Nanaimo, province
NANAIMO - The Coastal Fire Centre, along with other fire districts across B.C. are implementing new fire regulations effective Thursday, April 16.Beginning at noon, most fires will be banned in Britis...
Apr 16, 2020 The BC Government is prohibiting most fire types ahead of the summer to limit human caused fires during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Needpix)
Crash shuts down Highway 4 in Whiskey Creek
PARKSVILLE - A crash on Hwy. 4 in Whiskey Creek at Clarke Rd. delayed traffic following a motor vehicle incident Wednesday afternoon.Drive BC confirmed the highway re-opened to single-lane alternating...
Apr 15, 2020 Highway 4 is closed in both directions following a crash at Clarke Rd. Wednesday afternoon. (Submitted photo)
COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island increase to 92, testing strategies redeployed for early detection
NANAIMO - British Columbia's battle against COVID-19 continues to hold steady with the province flattening the curve.Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer announced 44 new cases across the provi...
Apr 15, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry delivers her daily briefing to an empty press theatre at the Parliament Building in Victoria. (BC Government Flickr)
People in Nanaimo told to adjust donation & recycling habits
NANAIMO - While it's business as usual for curbside collection and recycling depots, the landscape for certain post-use products has been adjusted.Recent images of overflowing Diabetes Canada donation...
Apr 15, 2020 Items piled up outside Diabetes Canada bins in Nanaimo late last week. Most of the mess has since been cleaned up. (Kirsten Gellein)
RDN Transit buses now leaving downtown Nanaimo to Duke Point ferry terminal
NANAIMO - A long sought-after bus route is now in service, linking Nanaimo to the only operational mid-island ferry during the COVID-19 pandemic. RDN Transit buses will now leave the downtown Nanaimo ...
Apr 15, 2020 Buses will now leave from downtown Nanaimo to the Duke Point ferry terminal three times a day. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Intimate, livestreamed concert from Island superstars raising money for Nanaimo Foundation
NANAIMO - Musicians from across Vancouver Island are on the lineup for a massive yet intimate concert raising money for essential services and valuable organizations. The Rock for Relief bill includes...
Apr 14, 2020 Musicians from across Vancouver Island are rallying to help those most in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. (CHEK News)
Slight increase in COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island, renewed focus on long-term care homes
NANAIMO - The provincial health officer has confirmed two addition COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the last 24 hours. Dr. Bonnie Henry said the Island Health region now has 89 confirmed positive...
Apr 14, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry discusses the latest COVID-19 case numbers in British Columbia during her daily briefing. (BC Government Flickr)
Sunshine, above-average temps feature in Nanaimo's long term forecasts
NANAIMO - It's set to be a long time before umbrellas and other wet-weather gear is needed in the mid-Island region.The year's first extended period of warm, sunny weather is expected to last through ...
Apr 14, 2020 Nanaimo and most of Vancouver Island is set for a extended stretch of warm, sunny weather. (Wikimedia Commons)
Three new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Vancouver Island, province nears 1500
NANAIMO - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island has continued its gradual climb.Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, announced three new cases in the Island Health region....
Apr 13, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced new COVID-19 positive tests in British Columbia on Monday, April 13. (BC Government Flickr)
Lasting legacy of beloved Nanaimo man helping families pay grocery bills
NANAIMO - A recent donation to the Learning Alternative program run in Nanaimo schools hits home for its principal. Brett Hancock says the $1,600 worth of grocery store gift cards received will help f...
Apr 13, 2020 Learning Alternatives Principal Brett Hancock (left) receiving $1,600 in grocery store gift cards. (submitted/Sarah Pachkowsky)