Tag Archives: People
Nanaimo's farmers market season opens amid a whole new world
NANAIMO - Local farmers markets are opening under layer upon layer of uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Cedar Farmers Market begins on Sunday, May 10 and market manager Kate Poirier told...
May 10, 2020
Province announces 15 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, none on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced no new cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island during her weekend update on the pandemic from Victoria.The number of active or resolved cas...
May 09, 2020
Downtown Nanaimo community policing office to close despite objections from neighbourhood businesses
NANAIMO - A decision has finally been made about the Community Policing and Services Office in downtown Nanaimo. Councillors unanimously voted in favour of closing the office on Victoria Cres. during ...
May 09, 2020
Confirmed COVID-19 cases drop on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - There are less cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island than previously reported by government officials. The ministry of health said in a release two cases were removed from the Vancouver Isla...
May 08, 2020
Details sketchy about serious stabbing somewhere between Cedar Rd. and downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Police are investigating a stabbing with limited details. The incident allegedly occurred on Monday, April 27 sometime between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on a stretch of road between Cedar Rd. and do...
May 08, 2020
Generous family matching donations to Nanaimo food bank after helping beloved Cedar restaurant
NANAIMO - The continued generosity of a Nanaimo-based family will help thousands keep full during the COVID-19 pandemic.The family, which asked to remain anonymous, is matching donations to the Nanaim...
May 08, 2020 The tables inside the Mahle House Restaurant may be empty but the restaurant is very busy helping others. (Mahle House/Facebook)
Pirates, Timbermen and Raiders hopeful to play at least partial seasons in 2020
NANAIMO - Three of the Harbour City's highest profile sports teams are waiting on pause right now.The Mid Island Pirates, Senior A Timbermen VI Raiders are hoping their sports will get the green light...
May 07, 2020 Three of Nanaimo's most popular summer sports teams are hopeful rules will keep their players and fans safe while allowing for games to be played this season. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'Not everyone will be ready to increase their social connection:' patience preached during COVID-19 restart
NANAIMO - There are two new cases of COVID-19 confirmed on Vancouver Island.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed 126 active or resolved cases were now in the Island Health region durin...
May 07, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry unveiled new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., a day after the government outlined their plans for re-opening the economy. (BC Government Flickr)
Nanaimo gas prices creeping back up after sharp drop
NANAIMO - One of the few silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic is now going away. At the height of the crisis, gas prices in Nanaimo plummeted to around 85 centre per litre for several weeks at the ...
May 07, 2020 Gas price as of Wednesday, May 6, up roughly 10 cents in only a few days. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'There are those out there who just don't seem to care:' hospice van damaged during attempted theft
NANAIMO - A vehicle which is vital to the success and operation of Nanaimo Community Hospice was damaged recently in an attempted theft.Damage was discovered on Tuesday, May 5 when a staff member who ...
May 07, 2020 The cargo van belonging to Nanaimo Community Hospice was broken into and the ignition damaged sometime before Tuesday, May 5. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)