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Qualicum Beach trying to redevelop community identity and brand
Qualicum Beach - The Town of Qualicum Beach is setting about trying to discover its identity. The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Town administration and the Qualicum Beach Dow...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Mar 28, 2021
Nanaimo neighbourhoods identified for new community safety audit program
NANAIMO - Police are taking a deeper look at six Nanaimo neighbourhoods. Community safety audits are set to begin in early April in neighbourhoods throughout the downtown and south Nanaimo areas: Brec...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Mar 27, 2021
Outbreak expands at independent living facility in Nanaimo
NANAIMO – More COVID-19 cases were discovered at the most recent outbreak within Island Health. Three additional residents were discovered to have COVID-19 through tests performed on Thursday, M...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Mar 26, 2021
Island Health suffers worst day for new COVID-19 cases
NANAIMO - The record is broken for most new COVID-19 cases in one day within Island Health. The health authority reported 59 new cases on Friday, March 26. The previous record high was 44 in late Janu...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Mar 26, 2021
Island Health hits 100K COVID-19 vaccination mark
NANAIMO - More than 100,000 people have received at least one COVID-19 shot throughout Island Health, representing 13 per cent of the eligible population. Island Health reported nearly 25,000 seniors ...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Mar 26, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Nanaimo independent living facility
NANAIMO - Several residents of a Nanaimo long term care home tested positive for COVID-19. Five residents at Longlake Chateau independent living facility contracted the virus, according to Island Heal...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Mar 25, 2021
Island Health sees 39 new cases as long-term care home restrictions ease
NANAIMO - Some COVID-19 restrictions are easing despite a rise in cases. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Thursday, March 25 long-term care home residents will be allowed more l...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Mar 25, 2021
Quality Foods opens new Parksville store
PARKSVILLE - A new amenity packed Parksville grocery store valued at $15 million has opened its doors. Quality Foods held an official grand opening ceremony Wednesday, March 24 for the company’s...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Mar 25, 2021
City poised to address building permit backlog
NANAIMO - Relief appears to be on the way to address delays in processing building permit applications in Nanaimo. City councillors endorsed a draft report from a consultant whose seven key recommenda...
Ian Holmes Mar 25, 2021
Activists denounce racist ‘Zoom bombing’ during Nanaimo anti-racism festival
NANAIMO - A racist online attack in the middle of an anti-racism arts festival held in Nanaimo has proven why the festival is important. An online workshop was “Zoom bombed” on Saturday, M...
Spencer Sterritt Mar 24, 2021