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Nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. over the weekend, 48 new in Island Health

NANAIMO - Dr. Bonnie Henry says the fight against COVID-19 isn't a typical marathon. She compared the extensive fight to reduce rising case numbers to an Iron Man triathlon during her news conference ...

Nov 23, 2020

BCHL season delayed until at least Dec. 8

NANAIMO - The BCHL has confirmed a delay to the start of the 32 game regular season.It means the Nanaimo Clippers will not hit the ice until at least Dec. 8.The league had initially announced a Dec. 4...

Nov 23, 2020

Guilty verdict in alcohol-fuelled sexual assault in Nanaimo park

Editors note: this story contains graphic details which may not be suitable for some readersNANAIMO - A man awaits his punishment for taking advantage of a 17-year-old girl while she was passed out at...

Nov 23, 2020

Gifted boat crucial for Nanaimo Rowing Club in 2020 season

NANAIMO - A donation from a local family made a challenging rowing season a little easier.The Marcus Negrin Memorial Fund raised nearly $11,000 for a new single boat for the Nanaimo Rowing Club.Coach ...

Nov 22, 2020

SOS gears up for 53rd year of making Christmas brighter for Oceanside families

NANAIMO - A holiday staple in Oceanside is preparing for a busier than normal year.The Society for Organized Services Caring for Community at Christmas Program provides low-income families a chance to...

Nov 22, 2020

VIJHL season on hold again due to new public health orders

NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League has extended their pause in the North division to the entire league.A scheduled Nanaimo versus Oceanside game on Thursday was cancelled in the immed...

Nov 21, 2020

New look Salvation Army kettle campaign rolls out through Nanaimo

NANAIMO - It's not officially the holiday season until the familiar sound of kettle bells ring.The Nanaimo Salvation Army's kettle campaign began on Friday, Nov. 20 is will continue through to Christm...

Nov 21, 2020

Island Health COVID-19 case counts continue double digit climb

NANAIMO - Island Health's COVID-19 curve continues to bend decidedly up.A total of 17 new cases were part of Friday's update from public health and the province, bringing the total number of infection...

Nov 20, 2020

Trial ends for accused Nanaimo murderer, decision pending from judge

NANAIMO - Final defence submissions wrapped up in the trial of a Nanaimo man accused of a gruesome beating death at a Nicol St. apartment.John Albert Buchanan's lawyer focused on three primary element...

Nov 20, 2020

Nanaimo Fire Rescue chief becomes first female head of Vancouver Fire Rescue Service

NANAIMO - Karen Fry's climb up the firefighting career ladder made another significant step forward.The City of Vancouver announced Fry, 53, has been hired to head its Fire Rescue Service, and will be...

Nov 20, 2020