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VIU expanding in-demand community mental health worker program
NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University has recognized the need for more community mental health workers. The university has expanded the program to two cohorts instead of one, meaning it now runs year ...
Spencer Sterritt Jan 10, 2021
Vaccination clinic in Snuneymuxw First Nation exceeds herd immunity goal
NANAIMO - A COVID-19 vaccination clinic wrapped up this week at Snuneymuxw First Nation. The two-day clinic helped 71 per cent of the First Nation’s population receive the Moderna vaccine. The c...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 09, 2021
Covered Harewood box lacrosse court crucial for new season to begin
NANAIMO - After being shutout during 2020, Nanaimo Minor Lacrosse is hopeful a combination of health precautions and increased vaccine availability will help them get the ball rolling in 2021. The ass...
Alex Rawnsley Jan 09, 2021
Clippers holding out hope for BCHL season
NANAIMO – The BCHL continues to wait for the green light on a season. COVID-19 health restrictions put an end to a scheduled Dec. 1 startup and those same restrictions are in place until Feb. 5....
Dan Marshall Jan 08, 2021
Island Health records third consecutive day of 20+ COVID-19 cases
NANAIMO - Island Health reported more than 20 new COVID-19 cases for the third consecutive day. The health authority added 27 new cases to its tally on Friday, Jan. 8. This is tied for the second high...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 08, 2021
Nanaimo woman’s credit cards rack up thousands in purchases after being stolen overnight from vehicle
NANAIMO - Local police are again reminding people not to leave valuable items in their vehicles, especially overnight. The warning comes after a woman had her purse stolen from her vehicle overnight o...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 08, 2021
Temporary crossing guard keeping Ecole North Oyster students safe on busy road
NANAIMO - A temporary crossing guard is now helping young students cross a busy road to safely get to school. The guard at Ecole North Oyster began on Monday, Jan. 4. They’re at the Cedar Rd. cr...
Spencer Sterritt Jan 08, 2021
Nanaimo RCMP Victim Services gets financial jolt
NANAIMO - People supporting victims of crime in Nanaimo are in a more favourable financial position. Nanaimo RCMP Victim Services program manager Cheryl Zapotichny said an extra $50,000 committed by c...
Ian Holmes Jan 07, 2021
Sweeping COVID restrictions extended through Feb. 5, Dr. Henry announces 23 new cases in Island Health
NANAIMO - Provincial health orders in place to limit in-home gatherings and events will remain in place for at least another month. Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, extended her previous o...
Alex Rawnsley Jan 07, 2021
Island Health begins vaccination program in Nanaimo & north Island
NANAIMO - Island Health is expanding vaccination efforts against COVID-19 with new clinics now open on Vancouver Island. Doses of the Pfizer vaccine became available via clinics in Nanaimo and Campbel...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Jan 07, 2021