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COVID-19 cases continue rising in Island Health, 24 new
NANAIMO - The steady increase of COVID-19 cases in Island Health continues. Island Health confirmed 24 new COVID-19 cases within the health authority on Tuesday, Aug. 17. This is down from the 37 new ...
Aug 17, 2021
Lifesaving new drug-checking equipment from VIU funded by the province
NANAIMO – An easier, safer, more advanced way of testing the toxicity of drugs will soon be more readily available. Sheila Malcolmson, Nanaimo’s MLA and minister of mental health and addic...
Aug 17, 2021
Rezoning application submitted for stagnant Howard Johnson hotel
NANAIMO - The first of many steps is underway to resurrect one of Nanaimo’s most high-profile properties. A rezoning application for 1 Terminal Ave., which includes the closed Howard Johnson Hot...
Aug 17, 2021
Long Lake regatta provides rare race opportunity for local paddlers
NANAIMO - Paddlers from eight clubs across the province descended on Long Lake for a rare opportunity to hit the water in a race environment. The Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club held their annual BC Cup ...
Aug 16, 2021
New COVID-19 cases in Island Health jump by 112 in one weekend
NANAIMO - A substantial number of new COVID-19 cases were found over the weekend within Island Health. The health authority confirmed 112 new cases since Friday on Monday, Aug. 16, to a total of 5,677...
Aug 16, 2021
Cyclist seriously hurt in Gabriola Island crash
GABRIOLA ISLAND - A cyclist was flown to hospital after a high-speed crash on Gabriola Island. They fell to the pavement just after 12 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16 on North Rd. on the hill leading to the f...
Aug 16, 2021
Aggressive Interior wildfires triggers hundreds of evacuation orders & highway closures
NANAIMO - High winds and hot temperatures are driving aggressive fire behaviour on a number of fronts in the province’s interior. The newly sparked Mt. Law wildfire is threatening properties aro...
Aug 16, 2021
Survey aims to improve mountain biking amenities in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - With mountain biking in a boom period, local stewards are trying to capture the economic impact the fast-growing sport is having in Nanaimo. Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club partnered with several...
Aug 16, 2021
14 passengers rescued from boat sinking off Gabriola Island
NANAIMO – A chartered trip could have ended in disaster if not for the quick response of marine rescuers. A chartered boat with 14 people aboard started taking on water around 1 p.m. on Sunday, ...
Aug 15, 2021
City of Port Alberni completes purchase of Somass Mill
PORT ALBERNI - The purchase of a prime piece of waterfront property has completed. The City of Port Alberni recently purchased the Somass Mill property from Western Forest Products for $5.3 million. M...
Aug 15, 2021
