Tag Archives: Community
'Stay Strong Nanaimo' campaign highlights local business successes during COVID-19
NANAIMO - A rallying cry for local businesses is being heard across Nanaimo.The Stay Strong Nanaimo partnership with the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce encourages people to share stories of how s...
Apr 12, 2020
Loaves and Fishes Food Bank expanding their Empties 4 Food program across Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A fairly simple idea is growing to help Nanaimo's food bank feed thousands each month The Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank is expanding the Empties 4 Food program with 12 extra bins bei...
Apr 12, 2020 Another 12 bins expected to be placed around Nanaimo in the coming weeks. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
No new COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island, province reinforces stay home measures
NANAIMO - The Island Health region continues to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced no new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, April 11. It keep...
Apr 11, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, delivers her daily briefing on COVID-19 cases with health minister Adrian Dix standing by in Victoria. (BC Government Flickr)
Nanaimo singer's quest to be an American Idol halted by COVID-19 pandemic
NANAIMO - A local singer is forced to trade the big stages of Hawaii and Hollywood for kayaking and hiking on Vancouver Island.Nanaimo-based singer and American Idol top 20 contestant Lauren Spencer-S...
Apr 11, 2020 Lauren Spencer-Smith (6th from left, front) with fellow top 20 competitors in Hawaii during the current season of American Idol (Lauren Spencer-Smith Facebook)
Nanaimo's Salvation Army brings meal program outdoors
NANAIMO - Stomachs don't have to go empty during the COVID-19 crisis.Salvation Army Nanaimo recently put their emergency vehicle outfront the New Hope Centre in downtown Nanaimo to continue their meal...
Apr 10, 2020 The Salvation Army has called in their emergency response truck to serve meals. (submitted/Salvation Army)
Nanaimo churches gear up for online sermons over Easter weekend
NANAIMO - A major holiday in the religious calendar will look vastly different this year.Local churches forced to cancel their regular Easter sermons are expecting high-demand for their live-streamed ...
Apr 10, 2020 Generations Church in Nanaimo has increased its live streaming production after mass gatherings were prohibited due to COVID-19. (Generations Church Nanaimo Instagram)
P.E. classes focus on mental, physical health during self isolation
NANAIMO - Physical education teachers in School District 68 are looking to strike a balance between mental wellness and physical activity as they chart a path for a new curriculum.The COVID-19 pandemi...
Apr 09, 2020 School gyms in the mid island will remain empty for the foreseeable future but teachers are working on ways to keep students active at home. (SD68)
User rate payment deadlines extended as COVID-19 financial fallout comes into focus for Nanaimo City Hall
NANAIMO - Payment deadlines for user rate bills will be extended for all property owners.Nanaimo city council on Thursday, April 9 unanimously endorsed allowing property owners pay their user rate bil...
Apr 09, 2020 Nanaimo councillors grappled with major financial decisions from afar during a special meeting on Thursday, April 9. (City of Nanaimo)
COVID-19 cases rises slightly on Vancouver Island, while number of deaths in B.C. hits 50
NANAIMO - One new case of COVID-19 was confirmed on Vancouver Island for a total of 82 as the rate of the virus's growth province-wide continues to slow.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry repo...
Apr 09, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reported two new deaths for a total of 50 due to COVID-19 during her daily update on Thursday, April 9. (B.C. Government)
New COVID-19 scam unfortunately traps several Nanaimo residents
NANAIMO - A minor tweak to a COVID-19 text scam making the rounds. Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said the local detachment received 12 calls on Thursday, April 9 about the scam. He explained it's a v...
Apr 09, 2020 12 calls were made to the Nanaimo RCMP about a new scam circulating in the community. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)