Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Nanaimo senior attacked after asking group to move from downtown stairwell
NANAIMO - An 82-year-old man escaped serious injury after being attacked after asking a group of people to move. Police said Pat Murphy saw two women carrying shopping bags around 2:45 p.m. on Saturda...
Nov 23, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine doses becoming available for five to 11 age cohort
NANAIMO - The province is beginning its distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged five to 11. Beginning Monday, Nov. 29, invitations will go out to those registered to receive a dose of the ...
Nov 23, 2021
City of Nanaimo issues vaccine mandate for employees
NANAIMO - All City of Nanaimo employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 10, 2022. Employees who fail to provide proof of vaccination will be given furth...
Nov 23, 2021
‘Let’s be ready for this:’ meteorologists eye trio of storms bringing next deluge to central Island
NANAIMO - Less than two weeks after a parade of storms caused widespread flooding and damage across southern B.C., another round is slated to pass through. Environment Canada is tracking three storms ...
Nov 23, 2021
Drug toxicity call volumes continue testing local emergency responders
NANAIMO - Reviving people falling victim to Nanaimo’s ongoing drug toxicity crisis is having an increased impact on emergency responders. Updated Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) data stated their crew...
Nov 23, 2021
VIDEO: Clippers add two players as they battle for first place
NANAIMO - Despite winning two straight games and four out of five, the Clippers are adding pieces to their roster. Former Soo Greyhounds centre Alex Johnston has joined the team as well as University ...
Nov 22, 2021
Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools cancel field trips, non-essential travel during fuel shortage
NANAIMO - School District 68 is cutting back on discretionary travel during a province-wide fuel shortage. Effective Monday, Nov. 22, the district said it has cancelled certain activities which requir...
Nov 22, 2021
COVID-19 outbreaks declared over at NRGH, Chartwell Malaspina care home
NANAIMO - COVID-19 outbreaks are no longer impacting a pair of Nanaimo healthcare facilities. Island Health reported Monday, Nov. 22 outbreaks at the Transitional Care Unit of NRGH and Chartwell Malas...
Nov 22, 2021
Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes seeking volunteers for busy holiday season
NANAIMO - While the need to access food banks usually increases near the holiday season, community generosity seems to rise with it. Peter Sinclair, executive director at Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Com...
Nov 22, 2021
Water Cooler: Highway access through Nanaimo & wait times at BC Ferries terminals
NANAIMO - The Water Cooler is NanaimoNewsNOW's letters to the editor-style segment, featuring conversations about the news in Nanaimo and Oceanside. This week's feature discusses this week’s shu...
Nov 21, 2021
