People

RCMP investigating after local man dies in ATV crash west of Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A 21-year-old local man is dead following an ATV crash in the backcountry west of the city.Police said the man was riding a motorcycle on Road 142 near Boomerang Lake around 3 p.m. on Sunday...

Mar 08, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination clinics confirmed for Nanaimo, Parksville

NANAIMO - New COVID-19 vaccination clinics are coming to the mid-Island. Two clinics in Nanaimo, at Beban Park Social Centre and Cedar Community Centre, will work in conjunction with one at Aggie Hall...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 07, 2021

Anti-racism festival finally being hosted in Nanaimo after pandemic delay

NANAIMO - An anti-racism film festival and 48 hour film creation challenge is finally being hosted in Nanaimo. The Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society is hosting the event online from March...

Mar 07, 2021

'Everyone wants to naked bungy until it's time to naked bungy:' bare bums battle mental health stigma

NANAIMO - Those dealing with mental health challenges are being encouraged to bare all, figuratively and literally.The 15th annual naked bungy fundraiser at WildPlay Nanaimo began Saturday, March 6 an...

Mar 07, 2021

Expansive horse trailer parking lot built on Timberlands Rd.

NANAIMO - Equestrians won't have to worry about unloading their horses on crowded roads south of Nanaimo. Expansion and construction of a 150 foot parking area for horse trailers on Timberlands Rd. wa...

Mar 06, 2021

Island Health ends week with lower than average new COVID-19 cases

NANAIMO - Island Health has ended the week on a brighter note than the Friday before. New data from the health authority showed 27 new cases confirmed on Friday, March 5, making for slightly less than...

Mar 05, 2021

Registrations filled quickly for Football Nanaimo spring sessions

NANAIMO - Football Nanaimo is ready to get back on the field.Interest in the program for eight to 14 year olds was heavy at all levels from atom to peewee and junior bantam.Registration opened on Feb....

Mar 05, 2021

House arrest for Bowser man busted with child porn videos

NANAIMO - A man caught red-handed with a large child porn collection was given a nine month non-custodial sentence and two years probation.Kyle Patrick McGuire, 31, was sentenced on Wednesday, March 3...

Mar 05, 2021

Island Health, province post above-average day for new COVID-19 cases

NANAIMO - Case counts across the province continue to pace above recent averages, however public health maintains there is still light at the end of the tunnel.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Hen...

Mar 04, 2021

SD68 guiding all Island school districts through COVID-19 exposure events

NANAIMO - Hands-on experience with COVID-19 exposures in schools is helping the Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district teach lessons to other island districts.SD68 was selected by the ministry of education...

Mar 04, 2021