Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Nanaimo athletes living out track and field dreams despite no 2020 season
NANAIMO - The continued cancellation of race meets through 2020 and into 2021 is making life tough for local athletes looking towards the future. With almost no results in over 12 months, it’s b...
Apr 17, 2021
NMHA hires director of hockey operations
NANAIMO - A new position has been created by Nanaimo Minor Hockey to oversee the development of its players and coaches. The Nanaimo Minor Hockey Asssociation (NMHA) announced Gaelan Patterson, 30, wi...
Apr 17, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak at NRGH expands, one additional patient tests positive
NANAIMO - An outbreak at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital has expanded. Island Health confirmed one additional case linked to the outbreak declared on Wednesday, April 14 in the hospital’s high...
Apr 16, 2021
Signature Dish: Ironworks Creperie’s Greek chicken crepe
NANAIMO -Ironworks Cafe and Creperie serves up a popular savoury dish which wasn’t originally intended to land on its regular menu. The restaurant’s greek chicken crepe combines chicken br...
Apr 16, 2021
Vaccination efforts top 46k in last day, cases maintain third wave volumes
NANAIMO - British Columbia is maintaining its pace of over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases a day. A joint statement from public health and the province announced 1,005 new cases across B.C. Island Health ann...
Apr 16, 2021
New Kw’umut Lelum house post symbolizes protection and strength for Indigenous youth
NANAIMO - Indigenous youth in need have more protection and support when seeking assistance. A roughly 16-foot-tall house post was unveiled at Kw’umut Lelum’s Centre St. office in Snuneymu...
Apr 16, 2021
Nanaimo Hospital sees birth rate surge, new parents seek more support
NANAIMO - 2021 has proven to be a popular time to have a baby on mid Vancouver Island. Island Health data showed 315 babies were born at Nanaimo Hospital in the first three months of the year, up more...
Apr 16, 2021
Pleasant Valley Elementary sees first COVID-19 exposure event
NANAIMO – A Nanaimo elementary school is on Island Health’s school exposure list for the first time. SD68 announced late on Thursday, April 15, Pleasant Valley elementary school recorded a...
Apr 15, 2021
Snuneymuxw First Nation declares COVID-19 cluster over, no cases in four weeks
NANAIMO - Cases and transmission of COVID-19 in Snuneymuxw First Nation are now at zero. Island Health, the First Nations Health Authority and SFN declared the ongoing cluster of cases over on Tuesday...
Apr 15, 2021
Two children injured, one airlifted to hospital after ATV accident
NANAIMO - Two young boys were taken to hospital following an accident involving a quad bike south of Nanaimo. Emergency crews were called to the scene shortly before 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 15 just ...
Apr 15, 2021
