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Zumba instructors go virtual for classes and fundraising

NANAIMO - Zumba is mix of fitness and dancing experiencing a growth in popularity in the Central Island.The Latin-inspired workouts combine several musical rhythms, including salsa, merengue, cumbia, ...

Dec 10, 2020

'We don't want to fall back:' patience urged as COVID-19 vaccination nears, 10 new Island Health cases

NANAIMO - One day following news of a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, B.C. has come back down to earth following by far its most fatal day in the pandemic.Dr. Bonnie Henry reported 28 COVID-19 relate...

Dec 10, 2020

Pre-trial conference scheduled for Nanaimo Mountie charged in public intoxication arrest

NANAIMO - An RCMP officer charged with assault causing bodily harm will be back in court in the new year for a pre trial conference.Cst. Tim Mason, charged in relation to a Dec. 2, 2018 incident in Na...

Dec 10, 2020

Province outlines COVID-19 vaccine distribution, doses to Island Health by early January

NANAIMO - The end of COVID-19 is on the horizon but not without a lot of hard work yet to be done, according to public health officialsHealth Canada approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on Wednesday, ...

Dec 09, 2020

New park brings smiles to small south Nanaimo neighbourhood

NANAIMO - A small but growing south Nanaimo neighbourhood now has a safe place for children to play.Cambie Park, on the corner of Cambie Rd. and Park Ave., is officially open with a playground and sma...

Dec 09, 2020

'It's historic:' first Vancouver Island dedicated air ambulances land in Nanaimo & Parksville

NANAIMO - A helicopter and plane are now responding to emergency calls and less serious trips to major hospitals from all over Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast region.BC Emergency...

Dec 09, 2020

COVID-19 takes its toll with 16 new fatalities across B.C.

NANAIMO - B.C. has once again hit the record for most lives lost in one day due to COVID-19. The BC CDC confirmed an additional 16 fatalities on Tuesday, Dec. 8, tied for the most fatal day so far in ...

Dec 08, 2020

'Give us the basics:' Wesley St. supporters rally for more permanent solutions

NANAIMO - Advocates for the roughly 60 people experiencing homelessness displaced after the Wesley St. fire say a lack of housing options and supports is failing those who need it most. Christine Bare...

Dec 08, 2020

$1,000 COVID-19 benefit could be in families wallets by Christmas

VICTORIA - Most British Columbians will be able to apply for and receive a tax-free COVID-19 direct deposit by the end of the year.The pledge by finance minister Selina Robinson was made during a Tues...

Dec 08, 2020

Lantzville council back track on letter explaining Clark-Medd decision

LANTZVILLE - Mayor and council in Lantzville appear ready to move on from a drawn-out and controversial residential housing development.After being formally approved in early November, council pitched...

Dec 08, 2020