Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Island Health sees rising COVID-19 cases for second day in a row
NANAIMO - The number of new cases being found in Island Health is rising after hitting a recent low. The health authority confirmed 13 new cases on Wednesday, June 9, building off the nine confirmed t...
Jun 09, 2021
VIDEO: Dufferin Place residents enjoy first sightseeing trip since pandemic began
NANAIMO - Residents of a Nanaimo care home were thrilled to step out of the facility and onto a bus for a sightseeing tour of the city. Six Dufferin Place residents on Wednesday, June 9 were taken on ...
Jun 09, 2021
New classrooms coming to Dover Bay secondary expected to ease capacity crunch
NANAIMO - The addition of four new classrooms to a local high school is hoped to have a positive impact with a shortage of spaces. The province announced $2.6 million in funding on Wednesday, June 9, ...
Jun 09, 2021
Dry spring, increase in human-caused fires drawing concern ahead of summer storm season
NANAIMO - A near-record dry spring coupled with a warmer than average summer forecast is causing concern for the upcoming fire season. The Coastal Fire Centre has seen 56 fires since Apr. 1, with all ...
Jun 09, 2021
New complaint-driven responsible animal bylaw receives slight provincial tweaks
NANAIMO - A much-discussed animal bylaw was given third reading for the second time after the province required amendments. The bylaw is designed to reduce calls to the Nanaimo SPCA by firming up rule...
Jun 09, 2021
Construction timeline fast-tracked for Nanaimo SAR building reno
NANAIMO - Overhauling Nanaimo Search and Rescue’s headquarters won’t take nearly as long as originally planned. City councillors on Monday, June 7 officially allocated more than $1.3 milli...
Jun 08, 2021
9 new COVID-19 cases in Island Health after several low days
NANAIMO - The number of new COVID-19 cases in Island Health rose sharply compared to recent days. New data on Tuesday, June 8 showed nine new cases within the health authority. Five were found in sout...
Jun 08, 2021
Foul play ruled out in death of 21-year-old
NANAIMO - Police say a forensic autopsy showed a woman who’d been assaulted did not die of her injuries. Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O’Brien said the body of 21-year-old Deanna Williams was fou...
Jun 08, 2021
Nanaimo RCMP nab impaired driver after highway hit and run
NANAIMO - Police made short work of an impaired driver who fled the scene after an evening hit and run. Emergency crews attended a scene on the Nanaimo Parkway near Mostar Rd. around 7:15 p.m. on Mond...
Jun 08, 2021
VIDEO: Stairs installed at Benson Creek Falls Regional Park
NANAIMO - A narrow switchback ravine trail has been replaced by newly opened stairs, while a bridge spanning Benson Creek is now open. Phase one upgrades at Benson Creek Falls Regional Park (BCFRP) we...
Jun 08, 2021
