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B.C.'s Astrazeneca vaccine supply declared safe following blood clot reports in Europe

NANAIMO - The province is downplaying concerns around the safety of the Astrazeneca vaccine in B.C., after reports of blood clots developing in vaccinated people throughout Europe.Provincial health of...

Mar 15, 2021

Witnesses apprehend, disarm assault suspect in south Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Several bystanders were instrumental in helping local RCMP wrap a chaotic scene in the city's Harewood neighbourhood.Nanaimo RCMP responded to reports of an assault with a weapon around 5 p....

Mar 15, 2021

COVID mass vaccination clinics underway in Nanaimo and Parksville

NANAIMO - Seniors with appointments are rolling up their sleeves to get their first COVID-19 shots.Seniors at least 90-years-old living at home and Indigenous elders 65-years-old and up began receivin...

Mar 15, 2021

Construction reducing lanes, adding bike route on Front St. begins

NANAIMO - A substantial overhaul of downtown Nanaimo's street closest to the water is set to begin. Construction on Front St. from Port Dr. to the Terminal Rd. intersection start on Monday, March 15. ...

Mar 15, 2021

Nanaimo RMT's breast cancer journey inspired by mother's own battle

NANAIMO - When Meaghan Tadei felt a lump in her breast during a routine self-exam shortly after her 36th birthday, she was already well-versed in what to do and how quick to do it."My sister and I hav...

Mar 14, 2021

International Women's Day inspires local conversation on women in sport

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners women's soccer team used International Women's Day to show the importance of supporting other women in sport.The team hosted an online question and answer session to celebra...

Mar 13, 2021

VIDEO: Training of local Police Dog Service on display in Nanaimo neighbourhood

NANAIMO - When the local Police Dog Service unit is called into action what follows requires countless hours of training and preparation.The unit regularly attends a wide variety of calls ranging from...

Mar 13, 2021

New process in place to ease police burden and help service providers

NANAIMO - A new method of handling mental health calls will hopefully get help to those who need it most. The system known as a situation table is being implemented in Nanaimo, the province announced ...

Mar 12, 2021

South Island sees majority of new COVID-19 infections

NANAIMO - British Columbia has recorded one of its highest daily increases for 2021.The province and public health confirmed 648 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, March 12.Island Health reported 33 new...

Mar 12, 2021

Tire flies off car after lug nuts tampered with

NANAIMO - Drivers are urged to check the lug nuts of their tires before driving. Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said there are two reported incidents of lug nuts being loosened at cars parked in the S...

Mar 12, 2021