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Ladysmith mother targets full recovery following multiple strokes
LADYSMITH - A local mother of three is taking her recovering from a debilitating stroke one bullseye at a time.Erin Katz suffered a stroke on Feb. 9 and immediately called 9-1-1. During the following ...
Apr 24, 2020 Ladysmith's Erin Katz has used her love of axe throwing as a physical and mental rehabilitation tool following three strokes in February. (Erin Katz)
Nanaimo Clippers lead BCHL in pioneering several community initiatives
NANAIMO - The BCHL season ended abruptly for the Clippers in mid March but the organization has continued to stay active in the community.Recently members of the Clippers office and coaching staff tra...
Apr 23, 2020 From mowing lawns to providing activities for school kids the Clippers are working to ease the burden of self isolation in Nanaimo. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'The loss is incalculable:' Nanaimo business plummets with Night Market fate in limbo
NANAIMO - Downtown Nanaimo streets won't be packed with thousands of shoppers and hundreds of businesses this year. The third annual Night Market, presented by the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce,...
Apr 23, 2020 Kim Smythe with the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce says more than 30 per cent of shops say they likely won't recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
B.C. reports second highest spike in COVID-19 cases, one on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases have jumped by 71 in the last 24 hours according to the provincial health officer. Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement during her daily briefing on Wednesday,...
Apr 22, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix presented their daily briefing from Victoria on COVID-19 cases in British Columbia. (Government of BC Flickr)
Young Parksville driver's joy-ride causes damage at Community Park
PARKSVILLE - A young driver using the family vehicle caused extensive damage to the sports field at Parksville Community Park.Oceanside RCMP were alerted to a driver doing burnouts in the park just be...
Apr 22, 2020 A young man behind the wheel of his family's car caused $1,500 worth of damage to Community Park in Parksville on Saturday, April 18. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimoites foster environmental protection during COVID-19
NANAIMO - Local advocates hope taking better care of the environment remains a priority long after the COVID-19 pandemic passes.Wednesday, April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of globally recognized Ea...
Apr 22, 2020
Vancouver Island COVID-19 cases spike by seven, recoveries pass 1,000
NANAIMO - The Island Health region is now home to 109 COVID-19 cases, an increase of seven confirmed positive tests in the last 24 hours. It's the largest single day increase for the Island Health reg...
Apr 21, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix at their daily media briefing of new COVID-19 cases and the ongoing situation in British Columbia. (BC Government Flickr)
Injured dirt bike rider north of Qualicum leads to lengthy rescue
PARKSVILLE - A long and exhausting rescue of a dirt biker with a shattered leg underscores the challenges SAR teams are facing during a health pandemic.Arrowsmith SAR president Nick Rivers said 30 of ...
Apr 21, 2020 Arrowsmith SAR and paramedics wait at the trailhead for an injured dirt bike rider near an expansive trail network in the Cook Creek area on Sunday, April 19. (Arrowsmith SAR)
Financial plan in limbo as Nanaimo city council weigh immediate COVID-19 relief versus future protections
NANAIMO - City councillors have a difficult decision ahead of them about the projected property tax increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. At a special council meeting on Monday, April 20, councillors...
Apr 20, 2020 Nanaimo city councillors have a tough decision ahead of them as they chart the course forward on their five year financial plan and a projected property tax increase in May. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Key COVID-19 trends continue in right direction, new outbreak linked to Alberta work site
NANAIMO - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped modestly Monday, but the amount of active cases and hospitalizations continues to fall.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 52 n...
Apr 20, 2020 Five new COVID-19 cases have been announced in the Island Health region, for a total of 102. (Government of British Columbia)