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Circuit breaker restrictions hit Northern Health in bid to curb rising cases and hospitalizations

NANAIMO -New restrictions are coming for most Northern Health authority residents in a bid to curb rising COVID-19 transmission.Restrictions on household and organized events similar to what was appli...

Oct 14, 2021

'He's doing very well:' rare white raven continually improves at wildlife sanctuary

ERRINGTON - While the odds remain stacked against him, staff are increasingly optimistic about the future of an ever-strengthening prized bird.Blizzard was found last spring emaciated in the Errington...

Oct 14, 2021

Judge jails Nanaimo father for 8 years after sexually assaulting young sons

Editor's Note: This story contains descriptions of alleged graphic sexual abuse against minors and may not be appropriate for some readers.NANAIMO - A father who sexually abused his two young sons has...

Oct 13, 2021

Fares set but schedule remains unknown for Nanaimo-Duncan transit link

NANAIMO - Transit riders now know how much a ride from Nanaimo to the Cowichan Valley will cost, but when buses will leave and from where remains a mystery.A one-way cash fare of $7.50 will get riders...

Oct 13, 2021

VIDEO: Clippers season starts with standout performances at both ends of the rink

NANAIMO - By any metric the Clippers start to the BCHL season was a massive success.Nanaimo outscored Powell River 10-3 over two road games and a hand full of players sit at or near the top of several...

Oct 12, 2021

Injured man believed to be linked to daylight south Nanaimo shooting

NANAIMO - One man was injured and two people were arrested following a daytime shooting in Nanaimo.RCMP said they were called to a home on Nicol St. near Needham St. after reports of gunshots directed...

Oct 12, 2021

Indoor mask mandate enhanced, COVID vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds anticipated shortly

NANAIMO - Public health officials extended indoor mask wearing rules from schools into the community.Provincial heath officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced children as young as five-years-old are now req...

Oct 12, 2021

'She's a good helper:' popular new robot turns heads at Nanaimo restaurant

NANAIMO - Opening a restaurant during a pandemic isn't easy, but it was made a little smoother at a Nanaimo establishment thanks to an unexpected source.A robot programmed to deliver food to customers...

Oct 12, 2021

Gerrie's hat trick leads Clippers to 4-1 win in Powell River

POWELL RIVER - A hat trick from Keighan Gerrie propelled the. Clippers to a 4-1 win over the Kings.Nanaimo built up a 3-0 lead in the first period with two goals by Gerrie and a power marker from Char...

Oct 09, 2021

Drugs suspected as contributing factor in early morning crash off Hwy. 19A

NANAIMO - The driver of a pickup truck remains in police custody after an early morning crash adjacent to the Island Hwy.Nanaimo RCMP were called to a scene at the north end of Highland Blvd., near th...

Oct 09, 2021