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Island Health records third consecutive day of 20+ COVID-19 cases

NANAIMO - Island Health reported more than 20 new COVID-19 cases for the third consecutive day. The health authority added 27 new cases to its tally on Friday, Jan. 8. This is tied for the second high...

Jan 08, 2021

Nanaimo woman's credit cards rack up thousands in purchases after being stolen overnight from vehicle

NANAIMO - Local police are again reminding people not to leave valuable items in their vehicles, especially overnight.The warning comes after a woman had her purse stolen from her vehicle overnight on...

Jan 08, 2021

Temporary crossing guard keeping Ecole North Oyster students safe on busy road

NANAIMO - A temporary crossing guard is now helping young students cross a busy road to safely get to school. The guard at Ecole North Oyster began on Monday, Jan. 4. They're at the Cedar Rd. crosswal...

Jan 08, 2021

Nanaimo RCMP Victim Services gets financial jolt

NANAIMO - People supporting victims of crime in Nanaimo are in a more favourable financial position.Nanaimo RCMP Victim Services program manager Cheryl Zapotichny said an extra $50,000 committed by ci...

Jan 07, 2021

Sweeping COVID restrictions extended through Feb. 5, Dr. Henry announces 23 new cases in Island Health

NANAIMO - Provincial health orders in place to limit in-home gatherings and events will remain in place for at least another month.Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, extended her previous or...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 07, 2021

Island Health begins vaccination program in Nanaimo & north Island

NANAIMO - Island Health is expanding vaccination efforts against COVID-19 with new clinics now open on Vancouver Island.Doses of the Pfizer vaccine became available via clinics in Nanaimo and Campbell...

Jan 07, 2021

Multi-family projects pace active downtown Nanaimo construction sector

NANAIMO - It doesn't take long to find a construction crew busy working away in Nanaimo, especially downtown.Numerous active projects are infilling under-utilized properties with four-to-five storey r...

Jan 07, 2021

Island Health COVID-19 cases spike, 28 new reported in last day

NANAIMO - Island Health has reported one of its biggest daily increases of new COVID-19 cases throughout the entire pandemic.Twenty eight new cases were discovered between noon on Tuesday, Jan. 5 and ...

Jan 06, 2021

Growing COVID-19 cluster jumps Snuneymuxw First Nation up vaccine roll out priority list

NANAIMO - A growing cluster of cases in Snuneymuxw First Nation changed the planned distribution of COVID-19 vaccine to Island First Nations.Two additional cases were confirmed Wednesday, Jan. 6 takin...

Jan 06, 2021

Multiple warrants out for accused drug trafficker evading Nanaimo RCMP

NANAIMO - Local mounties believe a prolific accused drug trafficker is deliberately evading arrests after failing to appear for an October court appearance.Shai Ilan, 26-years old from Nanaimo, has 10...

Jan 06, 2021