Tag Archives: Health
'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
'We are very excited:' construction imminent to enhance Nanoose Bay park
NANOOSE BAY- Including sports courts to Jack Bagley Community Park (JBCP) in Nanoose Bay headlines phase one improvements to be in play in the near future.The Regional District of Nanaimo's manager of...
May 02, 2022
Island Health buys two private facilities to boost surgical capacity
NANAIMO - Vancouver Island residents will soon have access to more surgeries and endoscopies following Island Health's purchase of two private surgical centres. Island Health recently assumed the leas...
Apr 28, 2022
Nanaimo women conquer grueling 100 kilometre Utah ultra-marathon
NANAIMO - One year ago Jenna Wickham committed to completing the longest marathon of her life.Not only did she accomplish her goal, Wickham came in first place in her age category at the Zion Ultras t...
Apr 20, 2022
17 people die on central Island from toxic illicit drugs through first two months of 2022
NANAIMO - Island Health started 2022 heading in the wrong direction for drug toxicity rates.The health authority was the only one in B.C. to not show a decline in deaths in February related to toxic d...
Apr 12, 2022
'We've never not been able to fund what they want': Nanaimo Hospital Auxiliary steps up again
NANAIMO - Armed with devoted volunteers and a strong business model, the Nanaimo Hospital Auxiliary came through with yet another substantial donation.President Phil Robling recently handed Nanaimo ho...
Apr 10, 2022
Magnetic Slime Robot Could Someday Be Used Retrieve Swallowed Objects
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Each year, thousands of children swallow objects not suited for human consumption with no other option but to wait for time - and the digestive system - to...
Apr 08, 2022