Health

Drug toxicity deaths remain high across BC, including surge on Central Island

NANAIMO - While the number of people losing their lives to illicit drugs in B.C. is below last year's record-setting mark, another devastating year in the extended public health emergency is materiali...

Jun 09, 2022

Recruitment drive successful in bringing new family doctors to the Comox Valley

COURTENAY -The Comox Valley is seeing success in bringing new family doctors thanks to a collaborative recruitment task force.Comox city councillor Dr. Jonathan Kerr is part of the recruitment drive a...

Jun 07, 2022

New addictions support resource launches in Parksville

PARKSVILLE - A non-profit organization serving people in the Parksville-Qualicum area have expanded from the mental health field to helping those battling all forms of addiction.Forward House held a g...

Jun 02, 2022

'If we don't stimulate they actually don't grow:' infant literacy program launches at Nanaimo hospital

NANAIMO - Emphasizing the importance of reading, speaking and singing to babies, volunteers created take-home literacy kits to be handed out at NRGH.The NRGH Newborn Literacy Program, now commonly ref...

Jun 01, 2022

Nanaimo to host large street hockey tournament as part Canada-wide tour

NANAIMO - A portion of downtown Nanaimo will be transformed into several street hockey rinks to conclude summer in the Harbour City.Non-profit organization Play On! Canada will be in Nanaimo on Sep. 1...

May 31, 2022

Accommodations planned in Nanaimo for families of sick children

NANAIMO - Following successful projects elsewhere on Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is next in line for a facility to help stabilize families during their time in need. Plans are in motion for group accomm...

May 27, 2022

'This is a human need;' United Way partners with VIU to provide free menstrual products

NANAIMO - Mid-Island university students now have access to a variety of menstrual products, all free of charge. Vancouver Island University (VIU) has partnered with the United Way's Period Promise ca...

May 13, 2022

Island Health issues toxic drug warning for Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Poisonous drugs making the rounds in Nanaimo triggered an advisory from Island Health.A bulletin was issued from the health authority on Tuesday, May 10."Overdoses are increasing in Nanaimo....

May 11, 2022

'I'm happy to be back:' retirees grateful for regular social gatherings

NANAIMO -A social club for retirees is getting back to what it does best, getting active. The Harbour City Nanaimo Probus Club (HCNPC), one of 24 social clubs on Vancouver Island aimed at retired and ...

May 05, 2022

VIDEO: RDN temporarily shuts down Benson Creek ravine trail to improve safety

NANAIMO - Crews are adding features to help hikers navigate a challenging section of trail at Benson Creek Falls Regional Park (BCFRP).The steep ravine trail section of the 80 hectare park above Benso...

May 05, 2022