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Province outlines COVID-19 vaccine distribution, doses to Island Health by early January
NANAIMO - The end of COVID-19 is on the horizon but not without a lot of hard work yet to be done, according to public health officials Health Canada approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on Wednesday,...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Dec 09, 2020
New park brings smiles to small south Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - A small but growing south Nanaimo neighbourhood now has a safe place for children to play. Cambie Park, on the corner of Cambie Rd. and Park Ave., is officially open with a playground and sm...
Spencer Sterritt Dec 09, 2020
Canada approves Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, distribution expected within days
NANAIMO - Health Canada has approved the first independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine. The approval green-light’s distribution of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine across the country, beginning with ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Dec 09, 2020
‘It’s historic:’ first Vancouver Island dedicated air ambulances land in Nanaimo & Parksville
NANAIMO - A helicopter and plane are now responding to emergency calls and less serious trips to major hospitals from all over Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast region. BC Emergenc...
Ian Holmes Dec 09, 2020
COVID-19 takes its toll with 16 new fatalities across B.C.
NANAIMO - B.C. has once again hit the record for most lives lost in one day due to COVID-19. The BC CDC confirmed an additional 16 fatalities on Tuesday, Dec. 8, tied for the most fatal day so far in ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Dec 08, 2020
‘Give us the basics:’ Wesley St. supporters rally for more permanent solutions
NANAIMO - Advocates for the roughly 60 people experiencing homelessness displaced after the Wesley St. fire say a lack of housing options and supports is failing those who need it most. Christine Bare...
Spencer Sterritt Dec 08, 2020
$1,000 COVID-19 benefit could be in families wallets by Christmas
VICTORIA - Most British Columbians will be able to apply for and receive a tax-free COVID-19 direct deposit by the end of the year. The pledge by finance minister Selina Robinson was made during a Tue...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Dec 08, 2020
Lantzville council back track on letter explaining Clark-Medd decision
LANTZVILLE - Mayor and council in Lantzville appear ready to move on from a drawn-out and controversial residential housing development. After being formally approved in early November, council pitche...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Dec 08, 2020
Nanaimo homeowner chases down break & enter suspect, forces him to report crime
NANAIMO - A central Nanaimo homeowner took matters into his own hands when he noticed a potential thief on his property. Police say it happened on Sunday, Dec. 6 at about 2:30 a.m. at a Beverly Dr. ho...
Ian Holmes Dec 08, 2020
COVID-19 exposure recorded at Nanaimo high school
NANAIMO - The number of schools in Nanaimo confirmed to have a COVID-19 exposure has grown. Island Health and SD68 confirmed on Monday, Dec. 7 there was a COVID-19 exposure at Nanaimo District Seconda...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Dec 07, 2020