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More than 80% of Island Health vaccinated, province eyes new ways to promote vaccinations

NANAIMO - Island Health has the second highest number of vaccinated people across B.C. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry detailed the current state of vaccination efforts on Tuesday, July 27....

Jul 27, 2021

Quick response keeps tree farm fire contained

NANAIMO - Volunteer firefighters are credited with keeping a blaze south of Nanaimo from causing significant destruction to a tree farm. The Extension Volunteer Fire Department was called to Gogo's Ch...

Jul 27, 2021

City reveals Terminal Avenue enhancement plan for downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - New plans to improve a key area in downtown Nanaimo have been revealed. The City of Nanaimo on Tuesday, July 27 announced conceptual plans for the re-imagining of Terminal Ave. from Esplanad...

Jul 27, 2021

$30m Departure Bay walkway project earns overwhelming public support

NANAIMO - Residents of the Harbour City appear keen for a walkable route linking the ferry terminal to the beach in Departure Bay.An ambitious and costly project, projected to be between $25 and $30 m...

Jul 27, 2021

City buys long-time vacant land in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Major steps have been taken to revitalize a blighted corner of downtown Nanaimo. Mayor Leonard Krog during a council meeting on Monday, July 26 announced the City has negotiated the sale of ...

Jul 26, 2021

Parksville woman wins $3 million in Lotto 6/49 Jackpot

PARKSVILLE - A life-changing lottery win was celebrated with champagne and dinner for a Parksville woman. Frances Lloyd won $3 million when she matched all six numbers from the June 19, 2021 Lotto 6/4...

Jul 26, 2021

Banned Gabriola Island commercial fisherman taken to B.C.'s highest court

GABRIOLA ISLAND - A lengthy history of fishing act violations and court breaches has taken an embattled Gabriola Island commercial fisherman to the top court in B.C. A notice of civil claim against Sc...

Jul 26, 2021

Mary Simon set to be installed as 30th governor general, and first Indigenous

OTTAWA - Mary Simon will be installed later this morning as the country's new governor general and become the first Indigenous person to hold the role. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Simon, an In...

Jul 26, 2021

Nothing found after report of dead body at Westwood Lake

NANAIMO - Reports of a dead body floating at Westwood Lake may have been a false alarm.RCMP, along with Nanaimo Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance were called to Westwood Lake around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Ju...

Jul 26, 2021

'This is totally life changing:' free eye exams offered for local homeless, low-income families

NANAIMO - Dozens of people have some piece of mind and are on their way to seeing a little clearer thanks to a weekend checkup.Over 30 people took advantage of a free eye exam on Saturday, July 24, of...

Jul 26, 2021