Health

'We're getting the sense that we have leveled off somewhat:' optimism expressed by Dr. Bonnie Henry

NANAIMO - Following expected high COVID-19 transmission levels for the next few weeks, BC's public health officer expects the situation to improve.A cautiously optimistic tone from Dr. Bonnie Henry ca...

Jan 11, 2022

Attendance will determine additional health measures as schools return to in-person learning

NANAIMO - K-12 students in B.C. will return to in-person learning on Monday, Jan 10, 2022, but the system will be on high alert as the Omicron variant spreads.Enhanced health measures like staggered c...

Jan 07, 2022

Woman uninjured after snow-weighted tree falls in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A woman was temporarily trapped, but wasn't hurt after a tree tumbled over, taking three poles with it on the way down.It happened Thursday, Jan 6 at about 10 a.m. on Vancouver Ave. at Cypre...

Jan 06, 2022

City of Parksville latest municipality to require proof of vaccination for staff

PARKSVILLE - Another local government on the mid Island is requiring its staff to prove they're vaccinated against COVID-19.The City of Parksville announced on Tuesday, Jan. 4, they will implement a m...

Jan 05, 2022

UPDATE: additional COVID19 cases linked to Nanaimo long-term care home outbreak

UPDATE: Island Health confirmed three additional COVID-19 cases linked to the Eden Gardens long-term care home.On Thursday, Jan 6 the health authority revealed two additional resident cases and one mo...

Jan 05, 2022

Emergency generator supporting vulnerable Nanaimo & Oceanside seniors stolen

NANAIMO - A large generator used as a backup to help keep mid-Island seniors safe was recently stolen in central Nanaimo.RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said between Friday, Dec. 31 and and Sunday, Jan. 1 the ...

Jan 05, 2022

Multiple provinces delay in-person learning as COVID cases and hospitalizations rise

Ontario is joining the list of provinces delaying in-person schooling in the new year, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise across the country.Monday's announcement by Ontario Premi...

Jan 04, 2022

Isolation requirements reduced for vaccinated people, visitation rules change at long term care homes

NANAIMO - The spread and nature of the Omicron variant is causing a tweak in B.C.'s response to the pandemic.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry adjusted B.C.'s mandate for self-isolation after...

Dec 31, 2021

From humble beginnings to a place to call home, Nanaimo SAR celebrates 30 years in service

NANAIMO - From the comfort of a newly refurbished home base of Nanaimo Search and Rescue (SAR), longtime members reflected about the early days of the once small organization.Ken Duncan joined Nanaimo...

Dec 30, 2021

Rare white Christmas in store for Nanaimo, Oceanside region

NANAIMO - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.Environment Canada Meteorologist Brian Proctor said a series of systems bringing sporadic snow and freezing rain has led to snow on the ground Chr...

Dec 24, 2021