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Investigator finds racism against Indigenous people in B.C. hospitals but no “Price is Right” game
NANAIMO - “Clear evidence” of widespread racism within B.C.’s health care system was recorded by an investigator, but not the specific incident she was tasked with uncovering. Indepe...
Spencer Sterritt Nov 30, 2020
Travel, family clusters identified as key source of recent COVID-19 surge across mid-Island
NANAIMO - After a recent surge in cases across the mid-Island including an outbreak at NRGH and multiple school clusters, Island Health is doubling down on the basics. An open letter distributed earli...
Alex Rawnsley Nov 30, 2020
16 Days of Activism campaign shining light on gendered violence during ongoing pandemic
NANAIMO - Messages of support and education about available services are needed more than ever in the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign kicked of...
Spencer Sterritt Nov 28, 2020
Nanaimo RCMP catch driver going double posted speed limit on Nanaimo Parkway
NANAIMO - Local police officers continue to deal with excessive speed on Nanaimo highways, even as the days get shorter and the weather becomes worse. A driver travelling southbound on the Nanaimo Par...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Nov 27, 2020
Island Health record for new daily COVID-19 cases broken
NANAIMO - The upward trend of increasing COVID-19 cases within Island Health continued with a record-breaking 27 new cases confirmed. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a total of 91...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Nov 27, 2020
Ladysmith lights up despite COVID-19 setback
LADYSMITH - Downtown Ladysmith is aglow with Christmas lights to bring Christmas cheer in a year when it’s desperately needed. Roughly 100,000 lights flickered to life this week to drape the 1st...
Spencer Sterritt Nov 27, 2020
‘They’re excellent:’ popular staircase to Nanaimo beach rebuilt
NANAIMO - A lengthy stairs case leading to a popular north Nanaimo beach has been rebuilt after a lengthy wait. Trades crews vacated Seabold Rotary Park on Thursday, Nov 26, revealing a freshly opened...
Ian Holmes Nov 27, 2020
‘I didn’t think it would be that bad:’ local businesses bank on big end to 2020
NANAIMO - This year has unleashed endless stress upon local business operators, impacting the mental and physical health of employees and customers. Retailers and service providers rely on cashing in ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Nov 27, 2020
Another substantial COVID-19 increase across B.C., 18 within Island Health
NANAIMO - Restrictions meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 throughout the province have yet to have a significant impact on daily case counts. A further 887 cases were announced through a joint state...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Nov 26, 2020
New NDP cabinet sworn in, Malcolmson appointed minister of mental health & addictions
NANAIMO - Local MLA Sheila Malcolmson will have additional responsibilities over the next four years of NDP government. Premier John Horgan appointed Malcolmson to the mental health and addictions por...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Nov 26, 2020