Community

Derelict Franklyn St. gym to be demolished near hub for Nanaimo's most vulnerable

NANAIMO - A gym acting as a downtown Nanaimo community hub for at-risk and vulnerable families will be torn down. The first step in demolishing the Franklyn St. gym was approved by Nanaimo council on ...

Sep 15, 2020

Expanded patio program helps Nanaimo restaurant owners weather COVID storm

NANAIMO - A temporary program designed to increase space for local cafes and restaurants received rave reviews.City council green lit a temporary patio expansion program in May, which saw the city bui...

Sep 15, 2020

Impairment, lack of seatbelts being investigated in serious Hwy. 19 crash

QUALICUM BEACH - Investigators believe alcohol may have played a role in a serious crash on Hwy. 19. Cpl. Mike Halskov with BC RCMP Traffic Services said a southbound Chevrolet HHR clipped a vehicle i...

Sep 14, 2020

Amended health orders for bars, nightclubs could cripple local businesses

NANAIMO - Newly amended public health orders pertaining to liquor service and operating hours have local bar and nightclub operators on edge.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry ordered all nigh...

Sep 14, 2020

New safe space opening to offer extra help to Nanaimo's traumatized

NANAIMO - A new space hopes to help people navigate the emotionally difficult journey of getting professional help. The AVI Health office at 55 Victoria Rd. in downtown Nanaimo will open every Thursda...

Sep 13, 2020

Veteran VI Raiders players granted additional year of eligibility

NANAIMO - New CJFL eligibility rules will allow 23 year olds to play junior football in 2021 and 2022.The adjustment will mean veteran players on the 18 CJFL teams, including the VI Raiders will have ...

Sep 12, 2020

Woodgrove Centre sold, investor focused on health and education for kids & seniors

NANAIMO - The largest shopping centre on Vancouver Island is under new management.Weihong Liu, a Chinese immigrant business woman, purchased the property from Ivanhoe Cambridge through her family busi...

Sep 11, 2020

132 new COVID cases in B.C. caps high week of new cases

NANAIMO - One of the worst weeks for new COVID-19 cases in B.C. ended on a nearly record high note. A joint statement from the province announced 132 new cases across B.C. on Friday, Sept. 11, a sligh...

Sep 11, 2020

Concern for groundwater contamination after huge scrap metal, tire fire

NANAIMO - Firefighting and cleanup efforts continue at a major fire south of Nanaimo airport.The blaze, fueled by scrap material, recyclables and tires began Thursday morning, sending a huge plume of ...

Sep 11, 2020

Pilot project to install seatbelts on Nanaimo-Ladysmith school buses

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District is one of two B.C. districts selected for a school bus safety pilot project.Three-point seatbelts will be among a suite of enhanced safety measures inst...

Sep 11, 2020