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Nanaimo close to exceeding total 2019 overdose deaths

NANAIMO - The toll of the illicit overdose crisis continues to skyrocket. Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe announced 175 people fatally overdosed in B.C. in July, a 136 per cent increase in fatalities comp...

Aug 25, 2020

Undetected transmission remains low in B.C. as six new COVID-19 cases found in Island Health

NANAIMO - The BC Government remains unfazed by rising COVID-19 case counts.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed 269 new cases were detected since Friday afternoon, including six in the...

Aug 24, 2020

Crews quickly douse on-fire semi truck at north Nanaimo construction site

NANAIMO - The quick response from Nanaimo fire crews and early action from the driver helped prevent a fully involved semi-truck fire from spreading further.Nanaimo Fire Rescue were called to Vanderne...

Aug 24, 2020

Bus riders and ferry customers required to mask up

NANAIMO - Face coverings are now mandatory for RDN Transit and BC Ferries customers.The policies take effect Monday, Aug 24 in light of elevated COVID-19 caseloads in B.C. in recent weeks.The RDN's fa...

Aug 24, 2020

Nanaimo Foodshare production booms while expanding online farmers market

NANAIMO - Rapid expansion has been a constant theme for Nanaimo Foodshare during the COVID-19 pandemic.The group, in conjunction with Growing Opportunities Farm Community Co-op have doubled their farm...

Aug 23, 2020

Qualicum Beach lands nearly $2 million for new childcare facility

QUALICUM BEACH - A substantial provincial grant will see nearly 40 affordable child care spaces built in Qualicum Beach.Nearly $2 million in funding from the province is expected to fully fund constru...

Aug 22, 2020

90 new COVID-19 cases confirmed for B.C., one new within Island Health

NANAIMO - Friday brought an end to the worst week of new COVID-19 cases in B.C. Ninety new cases were confirmed in a statement from the province on Friday, Aug. 21, building off the 80 announced Thurs...

Aug 21, 2020

Squatters booted from notorious Nanaimo property, home owner plans to sell

NANAIMO - Several people were kicked out of a well-known Milton St. nuisance property to the applause of concerned citizens.Out-of-town property owner Richard Elder told NanaimoNewsNOW people living i...

Aug 21, 2020

Police now allowed to issue $2,000 violation tickets to those ignoring health orders about COVID-19

NANAIMO - The province is taking a more hardline approach in enforcing physical distancing and safe interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Solicitor general Mike Farnworth announced Friday morning...

Aug 21, 2020

High tempo, socially distanced Nanaimo lacrosse camp to focus on fundamentals

NANAIMO - Games and competition may have been shuttered for 2020 but lacrosse continues to grow its presence in the region.The Fusion West Lacrosse Camp is slated to be held at NDSS Aug. 24-27. The ca...

Aug 21, 2020