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Just 1 new COVID-19 case found in Island Health as vaccine rollout ramps up

NANAIMO - Island Health hit a low not seen since October, 2020 in the fight against COVID-19. Just one new case of the virus was confirmed by Island Health on Tuesday, June 1. The last time Island Hea...

Jun 01, 2021

Nanaimo SPCA's virtual Lock-in for Love kicks off with large matching donation

NANAIMO - One of the SPCA's largest fundraisers has started with a big push. Leon Davis, executive director of the Nanaimo and District SPCA, said a generous gift is doubling donations given when peop...

Jun 01, 2021

Fatal overdoses steadily increasing in Nanaimo throughout 2021

NANAIMO - A concerning and fatal trend is developing in the Nanaimo area. New data from the BC Coroners Service showed six people lost their lives due to the toxic drug crisis in April, 2021. The numb...

Jun 01, 2021

City staff asked to investigate easing RV living rules in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - City staff will look at options to potentially expand recreational vehicles as permanent places to call home.A motion tabled by coun. Zeni Maartman asking for a staff report with options was...

Jun 01, 2021

Dr. Henry preaches caution despite dropping COVID cases

NANAIMO - While the number of COVID-19 cases in B.C. and Island Health continues to fall, the ongoing pandemic is far from over. "It is with very mixed emotions I stand here today," Dr. Bonnie Henry s...

May 31, 2021

SD68 says students understand the need to 'take action to make a difference'

NANAIMO - Flags are at half-mast at SD68 schools and teachers are wearing their orange shirts to honour an estimated 215 remains of Indigenous children found at a former residential school site in Kam...

May 31, 2021

Nanaimo woman awaits sentence for defrauding local car dealership, several other offences

NANAIMO - More information will come to light about a woman who orchestrated a series of frauds and stole property valued at tens of thousands of dollars.Stevie Daniele Pirart, 29, pleaded guilty last...

May 31, 2021

Nanaimo man loses $5,000 to Bitcoin scam, two others have close calls

NANAIMO - Mounties are again urging caution as online scammers continue to target victims through social media platforms. Police said three scams were reported within the last two month including one ...

May 30, 2021

'They're going to visit their friends:' local therapy dogs honoured for work in schools, care homes

NANAIMO - Three local therapy dog handlers and their four-legged companions were recently recognized for making a true difference in their community.Jim Bell, Beth Clarke-Gilman and Linda Omen were al...

May 30, 2021

Conservation officers search for black bear strolling through Nanaimo streets

NANAIMO - A solitary, young black bear took an impromptu tour in Nanaimo's university district area.An initial report from the Buttertubs Marsh area was made to NanaimoNewsNOW and the BC Conservation ...

May 28, 2021