Author Archives: Syndicated Content
More vaccines approved as COVID-19 case counts rise
NANAIMO - New vaccines remain on the horizon with daily case counts in B.C. continuing to climb. A joint statement from the province and public health confirmed 589 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., the ...
Feb 26, 2021
Nanaimo ferry routes cancelled due to high winds
NANAIMO - No one will take off or arrive from Nanaimo on a ferry for the rest of Friday. BC Ferries announcing the sailings to and from both the Departure Bay and Duke Point terminals are cancelled fo...
Feb 26, 2021
Hit and run suspect visits Nanaimo RCMP detachment to file complaint following own incident
NANAIMO - Police are investigating after a woman was hit while crossing a busy downtown Nanaimo street. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Terminal Ave. and Commercial St. just after 9...
Feb 26, 2021
New micro-fulfillment centre to help local small business meet growing online orders
PARKSVILLE - A massive barrier for local businesses to compete with online giants like Amazon is on its way to being smashed. Funded by a $620,000 provincial grant, a new warehouse and fulfillment fac...
Feb 26, 2021
New COVID-19 exposure events hit three Nanaimo schools
NANAIMO - Island Health has added three local schools to the COVID-19 exposure list. Dover Bay secondary, Uplands Park and McGirr elementary schools experienced exposure events on Monday, Feb. 22. Acc...
Feb 25, 2021
Mid Island Pirates gearing up for new season with annual tryouts
NANAIMO - A new season is around the corner for the Mid Island Pirates. The team will hold tryouts for their senior, junior and bantam teams Feb. 27 and 28 at the Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre. Mi...
Feb 25, 2021
Island Health remains steady as COVID-19 uptick continues in Lower Mainland
NANAIMO - An increase in cases through the Lower Mainland is not being reflected in somewhat steady tallies from Island Health. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 395 new cases of CO...
Feb 25, 2021
Man stabbed in downtown Nanaimo after social distancing disagreement
NANAIMO - A man suffered minor injuries after verbal sparring with a fellow shopper turned violent. Police were called to outside Dollarama at Port Place Shopping Centre around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Fe...
Feb 25, 2021
‘It’s a positive outlet:’ fitness challenge honours missing Nanaimo woman Lisa Young
NANAIMO - Friends and supporters turned to fitness in support of a long-lost Nanaimo woman to raise awareness and boost their own well-being. 40 Days of Fitness for Lisa launched on Feb. 11 to honour ...
Feb 25, 2021
Island Health COVID cases remain high as province drops
NANAIMO - The number of new COVID-19 cases in Island Health shot up again as the province sees fewer new cases. Island Health announced 36 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, Feb. 24, marking the fourth ...
Feb 24, 2021
