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Extra flu shots ordered to meet anticipated demand on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Public health clinics, pharmacists and physicians are gearing up to roll up more sleeves than usual this fall and winter. Island Health has ordered 324,000 flu shots for the region this year...
Ian Holmes Oct 16, 2020
Mid-Island candidates discuss seniors care and supportive housing in Nanaimo, Oceanside
NANAIMO - As part of NanaimoNewsNOW’s continuing coverage of the 2020 Provincial Election, we reached out to all candidates in the three mid-Island ridings with a series of questions. Candidates...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 15, 2020
Province confident in flu shot supply, two new COVID-19 cases in Island Health
NANAIMO - B.C.’s top doctor is dispelling concerns about the availability and distribution of this year’s flu shot. Dr. Bonnie Henry said there would be plenty to go around this year as th...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 15, 2020
VIDEO: Angry customer throws hot coffee at McDonald’s drive-thru worker
NANAIMO - Police are looking for an irate McDonald’s customer who hurled hot coffee at an employee at the fast food’s Terminal Park location. The incident captured on dash cam video happen...
Ian Holmes Oct 15, 2020
Seven day advanced polling window opens ahead of Oct. 24 vote
NANAIMO - Voting officially gets underway in the 42nd BC General Election on Thursday. An extended, seven day advanced voting opportunity begins Thursday, Oct. 15 and runs through Wednesday, Oct. 21. ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 15, 2020
Nanaimo riding candidates square off for first and only time before Oct. 24 election
NANAIMO - All three candidates vying to become Nanaimo’s MLA faced off in a polite debate focused on issues affecting all Nanaimo residents. The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce hosted their ...
Spencer Sterritt Oct 14, 2020
Rise in COVID-19 cases holding steady within Island Health and province-wide
NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases in Island Health continues a steady march upwards. Two new cases were confirmed by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Wednesday, Oct. 14. There’...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 14, 2020
Seismologists monitoring tremor and slip event ahead of province’s largest earthquake drill
NANAIMO - It’s a busy time for seismologists on the B.C. coast. The Great BC Shakeout earthquake drill is at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 with participants encouraged to drop, cover and hold ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 14, 2020
Harris House Clinic moves from downtown Nanaimo hotspot, refocuses service
NANAIMO - The valuable Harris House Clinic in downtown Nanaimo is boarded up after the clinic moved and rebranded. It’s now Health Matters! Central Vancouver Island Harm Reduction Services, loca...
Spencer Sterritt Oct 14, 2020
10 new Island Health COVID-19 cases confirmed over Thanksgiving long weekend
NANAIMO - An extra day between reports from the province and clearing a backlog of testing has seen COVID-19 cases spike within Island Health and throughout B.C. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie H...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Oct 13, 2020