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Ladysmith Secondary added to Island Health COVID-19 exposure list

NANAIMO - A sixth school in SD68 has made its way to Island Health's COVID-19 exposure list.School District 68 confirmed Ladysmith Secondary had a confirmed case linked to the school with a single exp...

Feb 10, 2021

Nearly 30 new COVID cases reported in Island Health

NANAIMO - A rise in new COVID-19 cases across both the province and Island Health.The province announced 469 new COVID cases on Wednesday, Feb. 10, coinciding with a rise in new cases reported on Vanc...

Feb 10, 2021

External review rejects discrimination, bullying allegations by Qualicum Beach councillor

QUALICUM BEACH - A third-party report examining mistreatment allegations from a Qualicum Beach town councillor showed no evidence of discrimination, bullying or harassment at the hands of his council ...

Feb 10, 2021

Influx of recovery & treatment beds expected in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A suite a new treatment and recovery beds are inbound for the Nanaimo area. The ministry of mental health and addictions announced on Tuesday, Feb. 9 there will be 15 new beds operated by th...

Feb 10, 2021

COVID-19 continues to spread in south Nanaimo high school

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District is once again warning of a COVID-19 exposure. SD68 confirmed an additional exposure at NDSS, the second such announcement in as many days, the evening o...

Feb 09, 2021

Island Health sees slight dip in new COVID-19 cases announced

NANAIMO - Tuesday brought slightly smaller numbers of new COVID-19 cases within Island Health. The health authority confirmed 22 new cases on Tuesday, Feb. 9. This is down from the 29 new a day during...

Feb 09, 2021

Machete used in Brechin Hill home invasion

NANAIMO - Police say a machete was used in a home invasion by two men who burst into a condo unit on Poplar St. just off Terminal Ave.RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said it happened Monday, Feb. 8 at about 8 ...

Feb 09, 2021

Construction begins on $16m project to expand Hammond Bay Elementary

NANAIMO - A north Nanaimo elementary school is undergoing a substantial expansion. The ministry of education on Tuesday, Feb. 9 announced construction had begun at Hammond Bay Elementary to add 12 cla...

Feb 09, 2021

First deep freeze of winter hits Nanaimo region

NANAIMO - A snow shovel might not get too much of a work out, but a thick winter jacket and gloves will come in handy this week.Environment Canada posted sweeping weather alerts over the weekend, incl...

Feb 09, 2021

NDSS records another COVID-19 exposure

NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 exposures at Nanaimo District Secondary School has increased.The Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District confirmed on Monday, Feb. 8 there was an additional COVID-19 exposur...

Feb 08, 2021