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School exposure event information published, Island Health sees no COVID increase

NANAIMO - Island Health held steady in its COVID-19 case counts for a second consecutive day.The 195 cases confirmed in the health authority on Wednesday, Sept. 16 remained unchanged as 122 new cases ...

Sep 16, 2020

Arson suspected as Nanaimo second hand store destroyed by fire

NANAIMO - A suspicious fire has destroyed a local second hand store.Fire Rescue were called to Previously Enjoyed-Quality Used on Townsite Rd. in the early morning hours of Tuesday Sept. 15.Crews brok...

Sep 16, 2020

Grassroots rugby initiative offering up new sporting challenge for Nanaimo youth

NANAIMO - The BC Grassroots Rugby Foundation is up and running on Vancouver Island.The program which uses rugby to teach kids social skills and physical literacy is running sessions in Nanaimo, Cowich...

Sep 15, 2020

Nanaimo secures first navigation centre on Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - A new, 60-bed supportive housing centre is coming to Nanaimo.The city was selected by the province to have the second navigation centre in British Columbia and the first on Vancouver Island....

Sep 15, 2020

Derelict Franklyn St. gym to be demolished near hub for Nanaimo's most vulnerable

NANAIMO - A gym acting as a downtown Nanaimo community hub for at-risk and vulnerable families will be torn down. The first step in demolishing the Franklyn St. gym was approved by Nanaimo council on ...

Sep 15, 2020

Expanded patio program helps Nanaimo restaurant owners weather COVID storm

NANAIMO - A temporary program designed to increase space for local cafes and restaurants received rave reviews.City council green lit a temporary patio expansion program in May, which saw the city bui...

Sep 15, 2020

Impairment, lack of seatbelts being investigated in serious Hwy. 19 crash

QUALICUM BEACH - Investigators believe alcohol may have played a role in a serious crash on Hwy. 19. Cpl. Mike Halskov with BC RCMP Traffic Services said a southbound Chevrolet HHR clipped a vehicle i...

Sep 14, 2020

Smoke expected to remain over Nanaimo, Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - There's little respite in sight from the smoke blanketing Vancouver Island. Air quality indexes across southern British Columbia have soared due to forest fires along the Unites States' west...

Sep 14, 2020

Amended health orders for bars, nightclubs could cripple local businesses

NANAIMO - Newly amended public health orders pertaining to liquor service and operating hours have local bar and nightclub operators on edge.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry ordered all nigh...

Sep 14, 2020

New safe space opening to offer extra help to Nanaimo's traumatized

NANAIMO - A new space hopes to help people navigate the emotionally difficult journey of getting professional help. The AVI Health office at 55 Victoria Rd. in downtown Nanaimo will open every Thursda...

Sep 13, 2020