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Bus riders and ferry customers required to mask up

NANAIMO - Face coverings are now mandatory for RDN Transit and BC Ferries customers.The policies take effect Monday, Aug 24 in light of elevated COVID-19 caseloads in B.C. in recent weeks.The RDN's fa...

Aug 24, 2020

Nanaimo Foodshare production booms while expanding online farmers market

NANAIMO - Rapid expansion has been a constant theme for Nanaimo Foodshare during the COVID-19 pandemic.The group, in conjunction with Growing Opportunities Farm Community Co-op have doubled their farm...

Aug 23, 2020

90 new COVID-19 cases confirmed for B.C., one new within Island Health

NANAIMO - Friday brought an end to the worst week of new COVID-19 cases in B.C. Ninety new cases were confirmed in a statement from the province on Friday, Aug. 21, building off the 80 announced Thurs...

Aug 21, 2020

Squatters booted from notorious Nanaimo property, home owner plans to sell

NANAIMO - Several people were kicked out of a well-known Milton St. nuisance property to the applause of concerned citizens.Out-of-town property owner Richard Elder told NanaimoNewsNOW people living i...

Aug 21, 2020

Police now allowed to issue $2,000 violation tickets to those ignoring health orders about COVID-19

NANAIMO - The province is taking a more hardline approach in enforcing physical distancing and safe interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Solicitor general Mike Farnworth announced Friday morning...

Aug 21, 2020

High tempo, socially distanced Nanaimo lacrosse camp to focus on fundamentals

NANAIMO - Games and competition may have been shuttered for 2020 but lacrosse continues to grow its presence in the region.The Fusion West Lacrosse Camp is slated to be held at NDSS Aug. 24-27. The ca...

Aug 21, 2020

Appeal denied for Parksville man caught with loaded, restricted handgun

NANAIMO - The appeal of a man jailed for six years for weapons offences following a traffic stop west of Parksville was dismissed by a BC Court of Appeal justice. A recent B.C. Court of Appeal ruling ...

Aug 21, 2020

One new COVID-19 case within Island Health, number of active cases across B.C. dips slightly

NANAIMO - The latest COVID-19 update from the province contained big numbers with a silver lining. Deputy provincial health officer Dr. Reka Gustafson confirmed 80 new cases across B.C., including one...

Aug 20, 2020

Water colour issue forces trucked in supply for Whiskey Creek residents

PARKSVILLE -Steady improvements have been reported for Whiskey Creek's water quality after a rare discolouration event.Recent rains impacted their Crocker Creek source, leading to stage four watering ...

Aug 20, 2020

Extensive Metral Dr. overhaul to begin soon, Bowen Rd. facelift nears completion

NANAIMO - Upgrades to Metral Dr. are set to impact traffic in the short-term, but drastically improve transportation through the city long-term.An $11.3 million upgrade to Metral Dr. between Aulds Rd....

Aug 20, 2020