Tag Archives: Community
City of Nanaimo shuts down sports courts, other outdoor rec amenities
NANAIMO - Further closures from the City of Nanaimo have been announced in efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.All of the City's outdoor sports courts, skateboard parks, bike parks and gated dog pa...
Mar 23, 2020 The pickleball court at Beban Park is one of several popular sports courts now closed by the City of Nanaimo. (Dan Marshall/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Province announces $5 billion COVID-19 aid package
NANAIMO - B.C.'s Finance Minister described a multi-billion dollar aid fund as an initial step in providing financial relief to British Columbians during the COVID-19 crisis.Carole James unveiled the ...
Mar 23, 2020 Finance Minister Carole James said a $5 billion dollar fund is an initial start to help British Columbians recover from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. (The Canadian Press)
Province announces two additional COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island, 472 total in British Columbia
NANAIMO - The provincial health officer has confirmed 48 new cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia.Included in the new cases are two additional cases in the Island Health region, bringing the total to...
Mar 23, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry announced two new cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island. (Government of B.C.)
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): --- 9:05 Anyone who ignores Vancouver's state of local emergency declaration could receive a ticket and stiff fine if cit...
Mar 23, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
Renowned track & field champion, longtime Nanaimo educator passes away
NANAIMO - A well known Nanaimo educator and decorated track and field star has passed away.Phil Olsen, 63, died Sunday March 15 after suffering a heart attack while collecting firewood in the Nanaimo ...
Mar 23, 2020 Phil Olsen of Nanaimo built a distinguished athletic career as a javelin thrower, which included an appearance in the finals of the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. He was an 11-time Canadian champion. (Nancy Olsen)
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 10:55 a.m. Conservative leadership candidate Erin O'Toole is calling for the race to be suspended. O'Toole is the l...
Mar 22, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
Free animal clinic celebrating one year in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A beloved animal clinic for those without the cash to pay vet bills is celebrating a milestone. The Helping Paws community clinic has run once a month at St. Peter's Church for a year, with ...
Mar 22, 2020
Canadian scientists fight coronavirus pandemic on dozens of fronts
Public health officials across Canada and around the world are working flat out to test as many people as possible for the novel coronavirus. Srinivas Murthy is working to figure out how to help&...
Mar 22, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
18th annual Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival cancelled over COVID-19 concerns
NANAIMO - There won't be dozens of dragon boats in Nanaimo waters and hundreds of spectators watching this summer. The annual Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival, in its 18th year, is cancelled for 2020. "Th...
Mar 21, 2020 Dozens of dragon boats won't be in the water this year as social distancing becomes the dominant way to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (submitted/Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival)
'There's nothing to compare this to:' tourism operators struggle to navigate COVID-19 uncertainty
NANAIMO - Local hospitality providers are being forced into survival mode as social distancing and self-isolation become common practices to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Several area restaurants have ...
Mar 21, 2020 The Grand Hotel in Nanaimo is one of dozens of hospitality providers struggling to navigate the constantly changing COVID-19 pandemic. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)