Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Nanaimo paramedics respond to record number of overdose calls in 2020
NANAIMO - Local paramedics handled a record number of overdose calls in 2020, even higher than when the overdose crisis was at its peak. New information from BC Emergency Health Services showed there ...
Jan 22, 2021
Nanaimo Pickleball Club among first groups to implement plan for safe indoor play
NANAIMO - Indoor sessions have returned to the Oliver Woods Community Centre for the Nanaimo Pickleball Club. Eight people allowed in the gym at one time with six different 90-minute singles slots for...
Jan 21, 2021
Island Health nears new high-water mark for COVID-19 cases
NANAIMO - Island Health again bore the brunt of increasing COVID-19 cases. A joint statement from public health and the province confirmed 564 new cases throughout British Columbia on Thursday. Island...
Jan 21, 2021
72 new health care support workers to be trained through VIU
NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University is set to play a key role in training the next wave of health care workers in B.C. VIU is among ten post-secondary institutions to receive part of $8.4 million in...
Jan 21, 2021
TELUS pitches substantial downtown Nanaimo development
NANAIMO - Five hundred people are expected to live in a pair of market priced rental buildings planned for Fitzwilliam St., behind TELUS’ central office building. The City of Nanaimo’s dir...
Jan 21, 2021
Improper training and safety found after investigation into workplace death of Nanaimo BMX champion
NANAIMO - An investigation found the Nanaimo BMX champion who tragically died during a workplace accident at a fish farm wasn’t properly trained. Aidan Webber, 18, was crushed to death by a barg...
Jan 20, 2021
High COVID-19 case counts continue for Island Health, again avoids new fatalities
NANAIMO - Island Health continues to record a surge in COVID-19 cases but was once again the only health authority to not record new fatalities. A joint statement from the province and public health c...
Jan 20, 2021
Nanaimo gas station cashier attacked after stepping in to stop customer harassment
NANAIMO - An apparent argument about cigarettes resulted in a local gas station attendant being beaten in the head. RCMP were called to the James Convenience Store and gas station on Victoria Rd. arou...
Jan 20, 2021
SFN rescinds shelter-in-place order, most members receive first COVID shots
NANAIMO - The shelter-in-place order has been lifted within Snuneymuxw First Nation as the number of active cases dwindles. SFN chief Mike Wyse said the decision was made the evening of Tuesday, Jan. ...
Jan 20, 2021
Smokers urged to put the pack down during national awareness campaign
NANAIMO - The highlight of National Non-Smoking Week encourages everyone to put down their cigarette, joint or vape for 24 hours. “It could be the start of something wonderful,” Dr. Derek ...
Jan 20, 2021
