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Number of active COVID-19 cases in B.C. dips for first time in two weeks

NANAIMO - A slight downward trend among new COVID-19 numbers. A statement on Wednesday, Sept. 9 listed the number of active cases at 1,378, down by eight despite the 100 new cases announced on Wednesd...

Sep 09, 2020

Charges laid in Makayla Chang murder investigation

NANAIMO - A person of interest in the tragic murder of a Nanaimo teen is now officially charged. Nanaimo RCMP announced a charge of first degree murder was laid against Steven Michael Bacon. Bacon was...

Sep 09, 2020

Increased flu shots key in provincial plan to survive COVID-19 pandemic through fall and winter

NANAIMO - The number of flu shots available in B.C. is reaching a new high during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced an additional 450,000 doses of the flu vac...

Sep 09, 2020

'It's so scary:' Nanaimo family devastated after squatters destroy and loot home

NANAIMO - A local family anticipating a nice, relaxing return home after a three week vacation instead returned to a nightmare. Their house in the 300 block of Nicol St. was torn apart, ruined by squa...

Sep 08, 2020

Fire crews fight 'out of control' brush fire southeast of Nanaimo airport

NANAIMO - Multiple fire halls were on scene of a brush fire in the Woodley Range area, southeast of Nanaimo airport Tuesday afternoon.Kris Hill from the North Oyster Volunteer Fire Department told Nan...

Sep 08, 2020

Night clubs closed, liquor service at bars and restaurants limited after amended health order

NANAIMO - Rising COVID-19 numbers across B.C. have forced the province's hand.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry further amended her existing health orders relating to bars, restaurants and ni...

Sep 08, 2020

'It's a life-changer for sure:' Nanaimo man wins $675,000 on scratch ticket

NANAIMO - Buying scratch lottery tickets when fueling up his truck paid off in a major way for a Nanaimo man. Matyas Deri hit the jackpot on a Set for Life ticket on Aug. 10, purchased at the Jinglepo...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 08, 2020

French Creek eagles saved with first-of-its-kind artificial nest

FRENCH CREEK - An artificial nest ensures eagles being displaced in French Creek still have a place to call home. David Hancock and his team with the Hancock Wildlife Foundation, joined by the Save Fr...

Sep 08, 2020

Ladysmith youth steer mountain bike trail improvements

LADYSMITH - Mountain biking advocates in Ladysmith hope improvements to a small local trail network leads to many more riding opportunities.Volunteers recently finished enhancing the safety of existin...

Sep 07, 2020

Parksville woman drops 104 pounds in second major weight loss victory

PARKSVILLE - Dee Takacs-Chan is now 2-0 in her battle with the bulge.After using the Atkins diet to shrink from 409 to 285 pounds several years ago, Takacs-Chan doubled down on a healthy diet and regu...

Sep 06, 2020