Community

'They're going to visit their friends:' local therapy dogs honoured for work in schools, care homes

NANAIMO - Three local therapy dog handlers and their four-legged companions were recently recognized for making a true difference in their community.Jim Bell, Beth Clarke-Gilman and Linda Omen were al...

May 30, 2021

Screenwriter drawn back to PG thanks to longtime family connection

PRINCE GEORGE - As Alexa Gilker taps away on her keyboard, an idea turns into reality.As the screenwriter for 'The Way to the Heart', that's exactly what happened.Former Prince George Film Commissione...

May 28, 2021

Conservation officers search for black bear strolling through Nanaimo streets

NANAIMO - A solitary, young black bear took an impromptu tour in Nanaimo's university district area.An initial report from the Buttertubs Marsh area was made to NanaimoNewsNOW and the BC Conservation ...

May 28, 2021

Active COVID-19 cases drop, 500,000 first doses administered in Island Health

NANAIMO - The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Island Health has led to a swift drop in active cases. Island Health confirmed 83 active cases on Friday, May 28, down from 92 the day before. Active case...

May 28, 2021

City eyes relocating downtown Nanaimo transit exchange to high-profile site

NANAIMO - A major thoroughfare through downtown Nanaimo could have a new transit exchange. The City of Nanaimo announced on Friday, May 28 it purchased 565 and 575 Terminal Ave. and is in the process ...

May 28, 2021

RDN to spend $6.4M upgrading Parksville sewage infrastructure

PARKSVILLE - Increased capacity and addressing flood concerns are two key reasons for an expansive upgrade to Parksville's sewage system. The Regional District of Nanaimo board approved a $6.4 million...

May 28, 2021

Northern BC YMCA announces Camp Kanannaq is a go this summer

PRINCE GEORGE - Every year dozens of kids in Northern BC get to experience the summer camp fun, and this year it's set to happen again.Last year the fun of Camp Kanannaq was had far away from any loca...

May 27, 2021

Prince George Youth Soccer Association awaits word from viaSport and BC Soccer to restart their season

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Youth Soccer Association was one of many sports organizations across BC given the green light in Tuesday's address by Dr. Bonnie Henry. For PGYSA however, they still ...

May 27, 2021

Wait between first and second COVID-19 vaccine dose shortened significantly

NANAIMO - People in the province hoping to be fully vaccinated won't have to wait nearly as long. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Thursday, May 27 announced the time between a first and ...

May 27, 2021

RCMP conducting searches through Nanaimo related to 'historical missing person'

NANAIMO - Police have a visible presence across the city as part of a missing person investigation. RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said the searches on Thursday, May 27 are in connection to a historical missi...

May 27, 2021