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New look Salvation Army kettle campaign rolls out through Nanaimo

NANAIMO - It's not officially the holiday season until the familiar sound of kettle bells ring.The Nanaimo Salvation Army's kettle campaign began on Friday, Nov. 20 is will continue through to Christm...

Nov 21, 2020

Island Health COVID-19 case counts continue double digit climb

NANAIMO - Island Health's COVID-19 curve continues to bend decidedly up.A total of 17 new cases were part of Friday's update from public health and the province, bringing the total number of infection...

Nov 20, 2020

Trial ends for accused Nanaimo murderer, decision pending from judge

NANAIMO - Final defence submissions wrapped up in the trial of a Nanaimo man accused of a gruesome beating death at a Nicol St. apartment.John Albert Buchanan's lawyer focused on three primary element...

Nov 20, 2020

Nanaimo Fire Rescue chief becomes first female head of Vancouver Fire Rescue Service

NANAIMO - Karen Fry's climb up the firefighting career ladder made another significant step forward.The City of Vancouver announced Fry, 53, has been hired to head its Fire Rescue Service, and will be...

Nov 20, 2020

City, RDN to outsource first responder dispatch as cost-cutting measure

NANAIMO - The City and RDN believe they can save $3.5 million over five years by shipping out Nanaimo Fire Rescue calls for help to the Lower Mainland.Beginning in June 2021, City of Surrey personnel ...

Nov 20, 2020

NightOwls' inaugural season schedule unveiled, opening pitch June 2021

NANAIMO - The city's newest sports franchise now have their official start date.The Nanaimo NightOwls will take flight on June 1, 2021 as they open their first ever WCL campaign on the road in Wenatch...

Nov 19, 2020

Mandatory masks, social gathering ban among new COVID-19 restrictions in B.C.

NANAIMO - Masks are now mandatory in all indoor, public spaces across British Columbia. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry issued new public health orders on Thursday, Nov. 19 mandating the us...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 19, 2020

New mental health officer hitting Nanaimo streets

NANAIMO - A plain-clothed officer is working to alleviate the pressure of daily mental health calls. Cst. Joshua Waltman is now patrolling as the Nanaimo RCMP's newest mental health liaison officer. H...

Nov 19, 2020

PACWEST cancels 2021 winter season, VIU athletics take two week hiatus

NANAIMO - The VIU women's volleyball team will be unable to add a fourth consecutive national championship to their impressive dynasty.Their league's governing body, PACWEST, announced the cancellatio...

Nov 19, 2020

Mass gathering of 150 people in Coombs shutdown by Oceanside RCMP

PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP are investigating a possible fine after breaking up a mass gathering of people in Coombs.Police attended a small hall at the Coombs Fairgrounds the evening of Tuesday, Nov....

Nov 18, 2020