Health

Lantzville man ordered to pay COVID fine for hosting unsanctioned event

NANAIMO - A provincial court judge didn't buy Stanley Pottie's version of events in dispute of a $2,300 fine during the height of COVID-19 restrictions. Judge Justine Saunders ruled Pottie broke provi...

Jun 20, 2022

Drug policy group stops in Nanaimo for dialogue amid ongoing public health emergency

NANAIMO -A country-wide plan to open up dialogue about the overdose crisis stopped in Nanaimo for its first in-person session.The Getting to Tomorrow: Ending the Overdose Crisis project consists of 18...

Jun 17, 2022

Sustained funding kicks in for ground search and rescue volunteers

NANAIMO - Much-needed reliable annual funding has made its way to dedicated ground search and rescue operations in the province.The BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) confirmed on Wednesday, Ju...

Jun 16, 2022

'He's got a really brave attitude:' Nanaimo family moving forward after life-altering burn accident

Editors note: This story contains graphic images of burn injuries. Reader discretion is advised.NANAIMO - It was a split second which permanently altered the course of a family's life.Following a day ...

Jun 15, 2022

Feds suspend vaccination mandates, local municipalities ditch requirements for employees

NANAIMO - Unvaccinated Canadians will soon be able to move more freely around the country and abroad.Starting June 20 the federal government will suspend COVID-19 vaccine mandates for domestic and out...

Jun 14, 2022

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