Community

Island Health escapes brunt of COVID-19 case spike across B.C.

NANAIMO - British Columbia recorded its highest daily COVId-19 case increase in over one month while Island Health remained in line with recent averages.The province reported 617 new cases across B.C....

Feb 18, 2021

Calls for preventable natural gas line breaks spike throughout Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Damage to underground infrastructure and natural gas lines is occurring at a pace not seen in several years.Fortis BC said they've responded to eight cases through January of their lines bei...

Feb 18, 2021

Councillors vote to increase awareness about available menstrual products in City facilities

NANAIMO - Anyone in need of a menstrual product but caught without at a City of Nanaimo facility will soon know exactly where to turn. Councillors voted unanimously to increase signage at City facilit...

Feb 17, 2021

20 new cases in Island Health as COVID-19 patients in ICU drop across B.C.

NANAIMO - The number of people receiving intensive care in B.C. hospitals for COVID-19 has decreased dramatically. The caseload fell by 11 to 63 on Wednesday, Feb. 17. The number of people in hospital...

Feb 17, 2021

Longtime Nanaimo firefighter named new chief

NANAIMO - The City of Nanaimo didn't have to look far for its new fire chief.Deputy chief Tim Doyle has been named the new head of Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) nearly two months after former chief Karen ...

Feb 17, 2021

'The protection we're seeing is very robust:' vaccinations need time to fully protect Nanaimo care homes

NANAIMO - Outbreaks of COVID-19 at two local, long-term care homes is raising questions about the province's vaccine rollout plan.Island Health completed the first round of vaccination at all care fac...

Feb 17, 2021

Arrest warrants issued for alleged Nanaimo fraudster Stevie Pirart

NANAIMO - Police are looking for a Nanaimo woman charged with over a dozen criminal code offences, including possessing stolen property and fraudulent activity.Numerous arrest warrants were issued for...

Feb 17, 2021

Bus tickets, PPE and Nanaimo maps handed out to encourage outdoor exploration during pandemic

NANAIMO - A Nanaimo non-profit group wants to help as many people get out and explore nature as possible. The Altrusa Club of Nanaimo delivered 530 "Bus and Park It" packs to 16 service providers in t...

Feb 17, 2021

Further COVID-19 exposure confirmed at NDSS

NANAIMO - An additional COVID-19 exposure was confirmed at one of Nanaimo's largest secondary schools more than a week after it happened. The Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District the night of Wednesday, ...

Feb 16, 2021

Water Cooler: Masks in schools, new addiction treatment beds in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The Water Cooler is NanaimoNewsNOW's letters to the editor-style segment, featuring conversations about the news in Nanaimo and Oceanside.This week's feature focuses on recently announced fu...

Feb 16, 2021