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Independent council eyed for helping vulnerable Nanaimo people struggling with food security

NANAIMO - A new council specifically focused on food security and ensuring people don't go to bed hungry is expected to be created in Nanaimo. The City's health and housing task force unanimously endo...

Oct 03, 2020

COVID-19 cases in Island Health remain stable, five new throughout the week

NANAIMO - The Island Health region ended the week on a good note. No new COVID-19 cases were confirmed on Friday, Oct. 2. It was the second time during the week no new cases were announced, with the t...

Oct 02, 2020

Motorcyclist dies in collision on Island Hwy. in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A motorcyclist has been pronounced dead after being hit by a vehicle on the Island Hwy. at Turner Rd.RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said it happened Friday, Oct. 2 at 2:30 p.m. when a northbound mot...

Oct 02, 2020

Construction costs rise as Van Isle industry grapples with COVID-19

NANAIMO - A Vancouver Island construction insider says customers can expect costs to continue creeping up as companies deal with COVID-19 protocols and supply challenges.Rory Kulmala, CEO of the Vanco...

Oct 02, 2020

COVID cases within Island Health rises by 1 as officials plan for Halloween

NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases within Island Health rose slightly to start October. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed one new case of COVID-19 within Island Health on Thursd...

Oct 01, 2020

Copper wire thieves shut down night activities at Merle Logan Field

NANAIMO - The lights are off at a busy Nanaimo field after a substantial amount of copper wiring was stolen. Thieves made off with between 300 and 500 feet of copper wire from lighting fixtures at Mer...

Oct 01, 2020

"It's a marvel" - Vancouver Island's Levins to race in London marathon bubble Sunday

TORONTO -- A Vancouver Island-born marathon runner is preparing for the upcoming London Marathon in extreme circumstances. Cameron Levins is in a compound somewhere outside England's capital and can't...

Oct 01, 2020

Widespread automated garbage rollout hits mid island streets

NANAIMO - A much discussed switch has taken effect bringing automated garbage collection fo thousands of single-family homes.Remotely controlled arms are now grabbing recycling and food waste bins wee...

Oct 01, 2020

Buccaneers first hockey team in Nanaimo to start regular season

NANAIMO - The first local hockey team to start a 2020/2021 regular season is the Nanaimo Buccaneers.The VIJHL will begin play on Oct. 1 when the Bucs host the Oceanside Generals.There are eight games ...

Sep 30, 2020

Two new cases reported in Island Health as active cases drop again

NANAIMO - The number of total cases within Island Health has increased again, however less people are currently fighting the novel coronavirus.According to data from Island Health, two new cases were ...

Sep 30, 2020