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Active COVID-19 cases drop, 500,000 first doses administered in Island Health

NANAIMO - The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Island Health has led to a swift drop in active cases. Island Health confirmed 83 active cases on Friday, May 28, down from 92 the day before. Active case...

May 28, 2021

City eyes relocating downtown Nanaimo transit exchange to high-profile site

NANAIMO - A major thoroughfare through downtown Nanaimo could have a new transit exchange. The City of Nanaimo announced on Friday, May 28 it purchased 565 and 575 Terminal Ave. and is in the process ...

May 28, 2021

RDN to spend $6.4M upgrading Parksville sewage infrastructure

PARKSVILLE - Increased capacity and addressing flood concerns are two key reasons for an expansive upgrade to Parksville's sewage system. The Regional District of Nanaimo board approved a $6.4 million...

May 28, 2021

Wait between first and second COVID-19 vaccine dose shortened significantly

NANAIMO - People in the province hoping to be fully vaccinated won't have to wait nearly as long. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Thursday, May 27 announced the time between a first and ...

May 27, 2021

RCMP conducting searches through Nanaimo related to 'historical missing person'

NANAIMO - Police have a visible presence across the city as part of a missing person investigation. RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said the searches on Thursday, May 27 are in connection to a historical missi...

May 27, 2021

Spot closures scheduled as work continues to upgrade Hwy. 4

NANAIMO - Further closures of the only road in and out of Vancouver Island's west coast are planned.Crews on site shut down Hwy. 4 at Kennedy Hill, west of Tofino and Ucluelet, for 10 hours at a time ...

May 27, 2021

Nanaimo daycare earns provincial award for forward-thinking ideals

NANAIMO - A team effort to provide the best learning experience for kids up to the age of five has led to a provincial honour. Keely Freeman, founder of the Nanaimo Innovation Academy, earned the Emer...

May 27, 2021

Island Health drops to pre-2021 levels of new COVID-19 cases

NANAIMO - The early 2021 swell of COVID-19 within Island Health, which never really abated, is now behind the health authority. Island Health confirmed 10 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, May 26, some...

May 26, 2021

RDN to investigate fireworks restrictions following fiery debate

NANAIMO - RDN staff will look into potential restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks in the rural areas without existing bans on the loud attractions. RDN directors engaged in a fiery debate on ...

May 26, 2021

Bowen Rd. & Island Hwy intersection remains Nanaimo's most dangerous for second year running

NANAIMO - A busy central Nanaimo intersection was once again considered the most dangerous. New ICBC crash data showed there were 46 crashes at the Bowen Rd. and Island Hwy. intersection. The intersec...

May 25, 2021