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'Catastrophic' water main break closes portion of Bowen Road, some residents without water
NANAIMO - A large water main rupture described by a city official as the most significant in recent memory is expected to close southbound traffic on a portion of Bowen Rd for one week. Bill Sims, Nan...
Apr 04, 2020 Soutbound traffic on Bowen Rd. between Meredith Rd. and Dufferin Cres. is expected to be closed for roughly one week after a substantial water main break on the evening of Friday, April 3. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island rise slightly for only third time this week
NANAIMO - The rise of COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island appears to be slowing. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced two new cases of the respiratory virus on Vancouver Island, bringin...
Apr 03, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry announcing two more confirmed COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island. (Gov't of BC)
Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay BC Ferries route nixed during COVID-19 pandemic
NANAIMO - Ferry travel to and from Nanaimo will soon be severely limited as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. BC Ferries announced new routes starting Saturday, April 4. The entire Departure Bay to Hor...
Apr 03, 2020 There will soon only be four sailings from Nanaimo to the Lower Mainland during the COVID-19 pandemic. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo RCMP respond with guns drawn to Port Place Mall
NANAIMO - A serious police presence was called to the Port Place Shopping Centre for what ended up being a "ridiculous" false alarm. Cst. Gary O'Brien said a firearms call at the downtown mall came in...
Apr 03, 2020 Nanaimo RCMP officers found a 45-year-old man who'd thrown away a broken pellet gun, not someone with a workable firearm at Port Place Shopping Centre. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Confusion reigns as Nanaimo council decides how to help the homeless during pandemic
NANAIMO - Motions on the fly, amendments to those motions and fatigue took their toll on Nanaimo councillors when discussing how to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. "This is not a good way to make public...
Apr 03, 2020 Nanaimo councillors led a roundtable of confusion about how to better communication with service providers and direct staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. (file photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Where there's a will, there's a way: Nanaimo Track and Field athletes train through self isolation
NANAIMO - The spread of COVID-19 has put the local track and field season is on hold indefinitely. However training continues for high performance athletes in the region.The Nanaimo Track and Field Cl...
Apr 02, 2020 Runners and other track and field competitors have had to find new ways to keep in shape and communicate with their coaches during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Dan Marshall/NanaimoNewsNOW)
First 2 COVID-19 deaths on Vancouver Island announced
NANAIMO - The first two deaths on Vancouver Island have been recorded from the evolving COVID-19 health crisis.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement during her daily media b...
Apr 02, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the first two deaths on Vancouver Island from COVID-19. Health Minister Adrian Dix said 8 people with the virus are currently in hospital on Vancouver Island. (B.C. Government)
Popular Silly Boat Regatta in Nanaimo cancelled
NANAIMO - One of Nanaimo's most popular annual events and a major fundraiser for disadvantaged children has been cancelled.The Nanaimo Child Development Centre announced the cancellation of the 36th a...
Apr 02, 2020 COVID-19 forced the cancellation of this summer's Silly Boat Regatta. The event is a major fundraiser for the Nanaimo Child Development Centre. (file photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Oceanside RCMP cleared of wrongdoing for injuries caused during suicide attempt
NANAIMO - Police officers trying to stop a man from committing suicide near Parksville won't face repercussions for the injuries caused by their efforts. A report from the Independent Investigations O...
Apr 02, 2020 The IIO is not recommending charges against an officer for a Nanoose Bay incident. (File photo)
BC Ferries cancel sailings between Nanaimo, Vancouver due to mechanical issues
NANAIMO - BC Ferries has been forced to cancel several sailings between Nanaimo and Vancouver on Thursday.The company has cancelled sailings by the Queen of Oak Bay between Departure Bay and Horseshoe...
Apr 02, 2020 The Queen of Oak Bay has been pulled from the Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay route on Thursday, April 2 due to a main engine problem. (BC Ferries)