Tag Archives: Community
More than 1 million second COVID-19 doses given in B.C., 6 new in Island Health
NANAIMO - B.C. public health claims more than one million residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Tuesday, June 22 said of the roughly 4.5 mi...
Jun 22, 2021
Pending eased restrictions, City of Kamloops eyes late-August return for Music in the Park
KAMLOOPS - Depending on how provincial health restrictions are lifted, the City of Kamloops says some form of Music in the Park may be able to go forward later this summer. For now, plans are tentativ...
Jun 22, 2021
Kamloops residents reminded to take heat illness, wildfire precautions as temperatures soar
KAMLOOPS - An early summer heat wave has arrived in Kamloops, and by the end of this week the region could see record breaking temperatures. At these levels, finding ways to stay cool becomes a matter...
Jun 22, 2021
Extinction Rebellion Nanaimo blocks access to Nanaimo Assembly Wharf
NANAIMO - A protest against old growth logging in B.C. stymied anyone trying to enter Port Authority lands. Roughly 20 people blocked the 1 Port Dr. entrance into the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf on Tuesday...
Jun 22, 2021
Port Alberni wants control of dormant waterfront mill property
PORT ALBERNI - City councillors in Port Alberni are demanding Western Forest Products hand over the keys to the Somass mill site if they're not going to use the property.Mayor Sharie Minions said the ...
Jun 22, 2021
Temporary COVID-19 vaccine clinic set up in Woodgrove Centre for first doses
NANAIMO - Anyone who hasn't yet received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine has a new way to get the jab. Island Health announced a temporary walk-in clinic at Woodgrove Centre on Tuesday, June 22. ...
Jun 22, 2021
'This level of heat is significant:' hot weather grips mid island region
NANAIMO - An early summer heat wave is a sign of what's to come throughout the summer of 2021.Temperatures flirted with 30 degrees on Monday, June 21 at Nanaimo Airport, while daytime highs are expect...
Jun 22, 2021
Island Crisis Care Society to run Nanaimo Bakery to expand funding
NANAIMO - A Nanaimo non-profit is expanding its services again. Island Crisis Care Society on Monday, June 21 announced it will run the Nanaimo Bakery and Confectionary, located on the corner of Bowen...
Jun 22, 2021
Active COVID cases in Island Health fall swiftly over weekend
NANAIMO - The number of active COVID-19 cases in Island Health fell sharply after a relatively high week of new cases. Island Health on Monday, June 21 confirmed there are 29 active cases, down from 5...
Jun 21, 2021
TRU Law in hot water after over-offering seats to prospective students
KAMLOOPS - Over the weekend, several posts on social media claimed that Thompson Rivers University Law School had rescinded acceptance to 42 students who had previously been offered places within the ...
Jun 21, 2021
