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Island Health records highest weekend COVID-19 case increase, 101 new

NANAIMO - Gains made by Island Health in lowering COVID-19 case counts through February was undone over the weekend.A record 101 new cases were confirmed by the health authority on Monday, Feb. 22 fro...

Feb 22, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic cancels Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival once more

NANAIMO - Teams from across B.C. and Canada won't be in the Nanaimo Harbour again this year for the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival. The Festival Society announced on Sunday, Feb. 21 it has cancelled the...

Feb 22, 2021

New parking lot for popular trail opens, highly anticipated stairs to Ammonite Falls delayed

NANAIMO - While work carries on to improve user infrastructure at Benson Creek Falls Regional Park (BCFRP), easier access to Ammonite Falls will have to wait. The Regional District of Nanaimo's manage...

Feb 22, 2021

Further COVID-19 exposure dates confirmed at Ladysmith Secondary School

LADYSMITH - Further COVID-19 exposure dates were confirmed for Nanaimo Ladysmith Secondary. The school has returned to Island Health's school exposure list due to a member of the school community test...

Feb 21, 2021

Herring roe fishery quotas remain unchanged for 2021

NANAIMO - Fishing vessels can expect to catch the same amount of herring roe in 2021 as in years before. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans confirmed on Friday, Feb. 19 the allowable catch rate is...

Feb 21, 2021

Parksville cold weather shelter returning to familiar site

PARKSVILLE - The doors of a Parksville church are once again open to those in need during the cold and damp Parksville winter. BC Housing announced late on Friday, Feb. 18 the St. Anne and St. Edmund ...

Feb 20, 2021

Police conducting 'Safety Audits' of Nanaimo neighbourhoods

NANAIMO - Local police hope to have a better understanding of Nanaimo's neighbourhoods and concerns from residents. Community Policing Coordinator Christy Woods and VIU Criminology students will condu...

Feb 20, 2021

Over 90 per cent of Island residents in long term care vaccinated

NANAIMO - The province's expansive vaccine rollout program continues to target B.C.'s most vulnerable population.New data from public health on Friday, Feb. 19 showed 91 per cent of all Island Health ...

Feb 19, 2021

'This torments my daughter everyday:' Nanaimo man sentenced 3 years in federal jail

Editor's Note: This story contains a brief description of a sexual act against a minor and disturbing details. Reader discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A Nanaimo man will spend time behind bars for sexu...

Feb 19, 2021

Parksville Beach Festival cancelled due to ongoing international travel restrictions

PARKSVILLE - Continuing COVID-19 restrictions has cancelled another staple event for the mid-Island.The Parksville Beach Festival, including the sand sculpting competition slated for July and August, ...

Feb 19, 2021