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Slight rise in COVID-19 cases within Island Health continues, positive numbers seen across B.C.

NANAIMO - The COVID-19 rollercoaster within Island Health continues. The health authority confirmed 13 new cases on Thursday, June 10, the same as the day before and the nine new on Tuesday. Since Tue...

Jun 10, 2021

New CAO hired for Regional District of Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo board turned to its neighbour for its next chief administrative officer. The board announced the hiring of Doug Holmes to lead the RDN after he served the sa...

Jun 10, 2021

Man jailed for sexual assault of unconscious girl at Nanaimo park

Editors note: This story contains graphic details which may not be suitable for some readersNANAIMO - A one year jail sentence was laid down to a Nanaimo man for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl...

Jun 10, 2021

Island Health sees rising COVID-19 cases for second day in a row

NANAIMO - The number of new cases being found in Island Health is rising after hitting a recent low. The health authority confirmed 13 new cases on Wednesday, June 9, building off the nine confirmed t...

Jun 09, 2021

VIDEO: Dufferin Place residents enjoy first sightseeing trip since pandemic began

NANAIMO - Residents of a Nanaimo care home were thrilled to step out of the facility and onto a bus for a sightseeing tour of the city. Six Dufferin Place residents on Wednesday, June 9 were taken on ...

Jun 09, 2021

Dry spring, increase in human-caused fires drawing concern ahead of summer storm season

NANAIMO - A near-record dry spring coupled with a warmer than average summer forecast is causing concern for the upcoming fire season.The Coastal Fire Centre has seen 56 fires since Apr. 1, with all b...

Jun 09, 2021

New complaint-driven responsible animal bylaw receives slight provincial tweaks

NANAIMO - A much-discussed animal bylaw was given third reading for the second time after the province required amendments. The bylaw is designed to reduce calls to the Nanaimo SPCA by firming up rule...

Jun 09, 2021

Construction timeline fast-tracked for Nanaimo SAR building reno

NANAIMO - Overhauling Nanaimo Search and Rescue's headquarters won't take nearly as long as originally planned.City councillors on Monday, June 7 officially allocated more than $1.3 million in require...

Jun 08, 2021

NASA continues to take off despite closed space

PRINCE GEORGE - The Northern Adapted Sports Association (NASA) was one of 11 local sports organizations to be a benefactor of the Local Sports Relief Fund.The Fund has helped them transition to a more...

Jun 08, 2021

9 new COVID-19 cases in Island Health after several low days

NANAIMO - The number of new COVID-19 cases in Island Health rose sharply compared to recent days. New data on Tuesday, June 8 showed nine new cases within the health authority. Five were found in sout...

Jun 08, 2021