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Vancouver Island COVID-19 cases hold steady, no new outbreaks announced across B.C.

NANAIMO - The slow and steady increase of COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island has taken a break. A joint statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix on Tues...

Jul 28, 2020

Stadium seating examined for Nanaimo's NDSS Community Field

NANAIMO - Thousands of new seats and stadium-style amenities could be added to the multi-use NDSS Community Field. Nanaimo councillors approved an exploratory report by sports facilities architect Dou...

Jul 28, 2020

Instrument failure, spatial disorientation blamed for fatal Gabriola Island plane crash

NANAIMO - A critical sensor failure, poor weather and a disorientated pilot are believed to have contributed to a fatal plane crash on Gabriola Island in December.Three people died, including a former...

Jul 28, 2020

Marine education centre proponents plead for Nanaimo council's support

NANAIMO - An ocean education centre idea in Nanaimo has a different look compared to presentations to Nanaimo councillors in the past. Lorne Hildebrand, who's spoken numerous times about the project n...

Jul 28, 2020

One new COVID-19 case on Vancouver Island, provincial order on mass gatherings amended

NANAIMO - The number of total cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island has crept upwards. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed one new case of the virus within the Island Health region si...

Jul 27, 2020

6-year-old rescued after floating out to sea at Pipers Lagoon

NANAIMO - A visit to the beach quickly got out of hand over the weekend when a six-year-old was swept out to sea. Brad Wood, assistant chief with Nanaimo Fire Rescue, told NanaimoNewsNOW the six-year-...

Jul 27, 2020

Re-opening dates set for Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and indoor rec facilities

NANAIMO - Several community recreation facilities closed since mid-March are scheduled to re-open soon.Nanaimo councillors unanimously endorsed re-opening the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Oliver Woods Comm...

Jul 27, 2020

Man shot at north Nanaimo home, another man arrested

NANAIMO - A man was arrested for allegedly shooting another man at a Malpass Rd. home off Metral Dr. in Nanaimo's north end Sunday afternoon.RCMP say it happened at 3 p.m.Cst. Gary O'Brien said the vi...

Jul 27, 2020

New, affordable infant-toddler child care spaces on the way for Ladysmith

LADYSMITH - The creation of a dozen new childcare spaces in the area is hoped to tackle increasingly high costs and wait lists.An $875,000 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities will create 12 infa...

Jul 27, 2020

Regional SAR officials preach common sense as call volumes rise

NANAIMO - COVID-19 health risks has search and rescue crews on the mid island pleading to outdoor enthusiasts to help cut back on preventable call-outs.Arrowsmith SAR president Nick Rivers said people...

Jul 26, 2020