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Van Isle escapes new COVID cases as province announces nearly 50 new diagnoses

NANAIMO - 46 new COVID-19 cases have been announced by the province, but none are within the Island Health region.A statement Tuesday from the province said 472 cases are considered active, an increas...

Aug 11, 2020

Violent, repeat offender accused of stabbing man in Parksville

PARKSVILLE - A man well known to police was arrested after allegedly stabbing a man in the woods in the north end of Parksville.Hudson David Klassen, 28, was arrested without incident on Aug. 10 after...

Aug 11, 2020

'It's a big unknown:' Nanaimo Fringe Festival takes plunge with virtual event

NANAIMO - Theatre buffs starved of stage action during COVID-19 will have some options beginning Wednesday night.Rather than close the curtains on the 2020 Nanaimo Fringe Festival, the event is pressi...

Aug 11, 2020

Woman who punched Nanaimo mountie in face poised to escape criminal record

NANAIMO - A woman pleaded guilty to punching a Nanaimo RCMP officer after police took issue with people drinking in public in the city's downtown.On Monday, Aug 10 Lauren Marie Brindisi, 20, was convi...

Aug 11, 2020

'We need to do better collectively:' active cases in B.C. near 450, one new on Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - The number of active COVID-19 cases has nearly doubled in the last two weeks as summer gatherings increase.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 131 new, confirmed cases of CO...

Aug 10, 2020

Nanaimo woman wins $500K Lotto Max draw, has luxury hair dryer among spending priorities

NANAIMO - A local woman now half a million dollars richer already has a few ideas to spend her new winnings, including a premium hair dryer.Debra Allen bought her ticket at Nanaimo's Super Save Gas on...

Aug 10, 2020

'There's so much need out there:' Nanaimo bakery turning muffins to much-needed groceries

NANAIMO - A fixture of the downtown core is turning a delicious baked treat into much needed support for local families.Red's Bakery recently started up a 'Muffin Fund' to help families in Nanaimo str...

Aug 10, 2020

Environment Canada expects heat to return after volatile July

NANAIMO - Summer-like weather finally arrived in the back half of July, while a meteorologist expects hotter temperatures will return later this month.Environment Canada's Bobby Sekhon said July was a...

Aug 10, 2020

Liberals turn over thousands of pages on WE decision

OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government has turned over thousands of pages of documents related to the WE controversy to a House of Commons' committee, which lawyers are now vetting for personal infor...

Aug 09, 2020

Nanaimo River Rd. proving to be a summer hotspot for thieves

NANAIMO - Those heading into the backcountry to camp may want to consider being dropped off rather than leaving their vehicle along Nanaimo River Rd. The advice comes after Nanaimo RCMP responded to o...

Aug 09, 2020