Community

Lantzville council back track on letter explaining Clark-Medd decision

LANTZVILLE - Mayor and council in Lantzville appear ready to move on from a drawn-out and controversial residential housing development.After being formally approved in early November, council pitched...

Dec 08, 2020

Nanaimo homeowner chases down break & enter suspect, forces him to report crime

NANAIMO - A central Nanaimo homeowner took matters into his own hands when he noticed a potential thief on his property.Police say it happened on Sunday, Dec. 6 at about 2:30 a.m. at a Beverly Dr. hom...

Dec 08, 2020

COVID-19 exposure recorded at Nanaimo high school

NANAIMO - The number of schools in Nanaimo confirmed to have a COVID-19 exposure has grown. Island Health and SD68 confirmed on Monday, Dec. 7 there was a COVID-19 exposure at Nanaimo District Seconda...

Dec 07, 2020

BCHL season delayed again until Jan. 8

NANAIMO - Health regulations in the province have once again pushed back the start of the BCHL season.Rules prohibiting travel were extended until Jan. 8 meaning the proposed 32 game schedule won't be...

Dec 07, 2020

Nanaimo council puts off funding for social planning, backs climate sustainability manager

NANAIMO - A manager of social planning isn't currently included in the many management positions being created at Nanaimo City Hall. Nanaimo councillors discussed the option in their Friday, Dec. 4 me...

Dec 07, 2020

Island Health sees 45 new COVID-19 cases over weekend, unusual Christmas looms in B.C.

NANAIMO - Christmas mingling across the province will be banned.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Monday, Dec. 7 extended sweeping COVID-19 restrictions, featuring sticking to your own ind...

Dec 07, 2020

School meals program in Nanaimo sees huge surge in users

NANAIMO - Significantly more students in School District 68 are relying on a critical program to ensure they have enough food to get through the day.Crystal Dennison, executive director of the Nanaimo...

Dec 07, 2020

Wellington Secondary, Forest Park elementary report COVID-19 exposure

NANAIMO - School District 68 is back on Island Health's COVID-19 exposures list.The district announced late Sunday, Dec. 6 there was an exposure at Wellington Secondary school Dec. 3 and Dec. 4, with ...

Dec 06, 2020

Christmas Angels helping families struggling to provide basic essentials in tough year

NANAIMO - Christmas Angels are having a busy holiday season in Nanaimo. Volunteers with the annual program have collected hundreds of supplies and gifts for families in need during a difficult holiday...

Dec 06, 2020

CounterAttack: Nanaimo RCMP to set up roadblocks in 'non traditional' areas

NANAIMO - Local mounties are on their yearly quest to limit the amount of impaired drivers on area roads through the holidays.The detachment's annual roadblocks will be established on "any given night...

Dec 05, 2020