Tag Archives: People
Active COVID-19 cases in Island Health drop below 200, two new on central Island
NANAIMO - The decline of COVID-19 cases continues in Island Health. There were 20 new cases confirmed on Wednesday, May 5 as active cases fell below 200 for the first time since March 18, dropping to ...
May 05, 2021
Clippers offense explodes in 9-6 win over Victoria.
PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers led 2-0 early and never trailed in an afternoon matinee against the Grizzlies.Nanaimo won 9-6 with eight different goal scorers and 11 players getting at least one point.Th...
May 05, 2021
Man jailed for horrific abuse of dog in Nanoose Bay
Editor's Note: This story contains details of animal abuse. Reader discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A man trusted with dog-sitting while his neighours were out of the country instead beat their beloved...
May 05, 2021
Nanaimo Parkway re-opens following morning crash involving two semis
NANAIMO - Traffic along Hwy. 19 was severely disrupted following an accident between two semi trucks. Crews were called to the Nanaimo Parkway just north of Northfield Rd. around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesda...
May 05, 2021
Man pleads guilty after unleashing aggressive dog, threatening to kill police
NANAIMO - A confrontation at Departure Bay beach escalated into a police chase and high-risk takedown of a man who repeatedly threatened to kill multiple RCMP officers.Matthew Douglas Janzen, 35, was ...
May 05, 2021
VIDEO: Clippers looking big picture as pod season approaches conclusion
NANAIMO - Victories have been elusive for the Clippers in the back half of their pod season.In four games between April 28 and May 3 the team had one win, a 3-2 overtime triumph over the Alberni Valle...
May 04, 2021
Island Health launches overdose awareness campaign targeted at men who use alone
NANAIMO - Island Health hopes to remove the stigma of substance use to save lives in a specific demographic. An eight-week awareness campaign is being launched targeting men who use alone. Outreach wi...
May 04, 2021
New automated garbage truck to be added to handle increased demand in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The fleet of garbage trucks is set to expand. Nanaimo councillors on Monday, May 3 approved borrowing up to $460,000 for a new automated garbage truck. It will be the second new truck introd...
May 04, 2021
Early morning fire rips through Departure Bay Rd. home
NANAIMO - Three people managed to escape a home on Departure Bay Rd. before it was engulfed in flame. Nanaimo Fire Rescue was called around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4 to a home in the 3100 block of D...
May 04, 2021
City pulls U-turn on Opal Rd. traffic barriers
NANAIMO - What's old is new again for residents and drivers concerned with a controversial residential intersection.City council voted by a narrow 5-4 margin to remove infrastructure installed in 2019...
May 04, 2021