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Island Health records highest weekend COVID-19 case increase, 101 new
NANAIMO - Gains made by Island Health in lowering COVID-19 case counts through February was undone over the weekend. A record 101 new cases were confirmed by the health authority on Monday, Feb. 22 fr...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Feb 22, 2021
Violent offender wanted by Nanaimo RCMP after attempted home break-in
NANAIMO - Local mounties are looking to track down a man accused of trying to smash his way into a south Nanaimo home. Police said 31-year-old Brian Sutherland is wanted for uttering threats and misch...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Feb 22, 2021
COVID-19 pandemic cancels Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival once more
NANAIMO - Teams from across B.C. and Canada won’t be in the Nanaimo Harbour again this year for the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival. The Festival Society announced on Sunday, Feb. 21 it has cancell...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Feb 22, 2021
New parking lot for popular trail opens, highly anticipated stairs to Ammonite Falls delayed
NANAIMO - While work carries on to improve user infrastructure at Benson Creek Falls Regional Park (BCFRP), easier access to Ammonite Falls will have to wait. The Regional District of Nanaimo’s ...
Ian Holmes Feb 22, 2021
Further COVID-19 exposure dates confirmed at Ladysmith Secondary School
LADYSMITH - Further COVID-19 exposure dates were confirmed for Nanaimo Ladysmith Secondary. The school has returned to Island Health’s school exposure list due to a member of the school communit...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Feb 21, 2021
Herring roe fishery quotas remain unchanged for 2021
NANAIMO - Fishing vessels can expect to catch the same amount of herring roe in 2021 as in years before. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans confirmed on Friday, Feb. 19 the allowable catch rate is...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Feb 21, 2021
Parksville cold weather shelter returning to familiar site
PARKSVILLE – The doors of a Parksville church are once again open to those in need during the cold and damp Parksville winter. BC Housing announced late on Friday, Feb. 18 the St. Anne and St. E...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Feb 20, 2021
Police conducting ‘Safety Audits’ of Nanaimo neighbourhoods
NANAIMO - Local police hope to have a better understanding of Nanaimo’s neighbourhoods and concerns from residents. Community Policing Coordinator Christy Woods and VIU Criminology students will...
Spencer Sterritt Feb 20, 2021
Over 90 per cent of Island residents in long term care vaccinated
NANAIMO - The province’s expansive vaccine rollout program continues to target B.C.’s most vulnerable population. New data from public health on Friday, Feb. 19 showed 91 per cent of all I...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Feb 19, 2021
‘This torments my daughter everyday:’ Nanaimo man sentenced 3 years in federal jail
Editor’s Note: This story contains a brief description of a sexual act against a minor and disturbing details. Reader discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A Nanaimo man will spend time behind bars f...
NanaimoNewsNOW Staff Feb 19, 2021