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Island Health encouraged with influenza trajectory following challenging season
NANAIMO - A severe, fast-striking flu season fizzled after peaking for about three weeks between mid November and early December. Dr. Michael Benusic, an Island Health medical health officer, said the...
Mar 11, 2023
Canadian time changes may be a thing of the past if U.S. passes ‘sunshine’ law
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Legislation in the United States that could trigger an end to seasonal time changes in Canada is moving forward again, as Canadians get ready to wind their clocks ahead an hour befo...
Mar 11, 2023
Clippers fall short wild third period in 6-4 loss to Powell River
NANAIMO - The Clippers have had a difficult time beating Powell River at Frank Crane Arena. Powell River took three of four matchups in Nanaimo this year including a 6-4 decision on March 10. The game...
Mar 10, 2023
COVID-19 spring booster campaign geared toward highest risk British Columbians
NANAIMO - A newly announced spring booster program focuses on the elderly and vulnerable. During a Friday, March 10 media briefing provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry stated the next round of b...
Mar 10, 2023
Major Crime unit investigation after body found in Ladysmith
LADYSMITH - Police are investigating after a body was found at the south end of Ladysmith on the shore of Davis Lagoon. On Wednesday, March 8 around 1:10 p.m., Ladysmith RCMP were called to the area o...
Mar 10, 2023
Bowen Rd. temporarily reducing to single lane for major construction project
NANAIMO - Expect delays on a major thoroughfare through the city over the next two weeks. Underground water pipes and other infrastructure for the Midtown Water Supply project, in conjunction with the...
Mar 10, 2023
‘We’ve become a very busy location:’ usage spike reported at Nanaimo overdose prevention site
NANAIMO - A newly opened enhanced venue for drug users to safely consume led to a sharp increase in clients taking advantage of the service. Inhalation users represents more than 80 per cent of the ro...
Mar 10, 2023
Federal Court approves ‘historic’ $2.8B residential day schools settlement
VANCOUVER - A Federal Court judge has approved a $2.8 billion settlement agreement between the Canadian government and plaintiffs representing 325 First Nations whose members went to residential day s...
Mar 09, 2023
Mail delivery in Nanaimo goes electric
NANAIMO - Canada Post has unveiled its new electric-powered delivery vehicles, with Nanaimo being the first in Canada to swap out its entire fleet from gas to electricity. President and CEO of Canada ...
Mar 09, 2023
‘Give people a new way to see themselves:’ Nanaimo criminal justice program receives $1.1 million
NANAIMO - A transformative program for students and incarcerated people has received a major financial gift which will see it expand. Students at Vancouver Island University partner up with inmates at...
Mar 09, 2023
