Health

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

Neighbour and police team up to save Nanaimo senior found motionless in his home

NANAIMO - A woman knew something was wrong when Christmas baking she dropped off at her neighours' central Nanaimo went home unclaimed after several days.Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said Nicki Wils...

Dec 23, 2021

'The need is significant:' another busy year for crisis line operators

NANAIMO - Local crisis line operators again demonstrated their immense value with mental health issues topping the list of required support, especially this time of year.Vancouver Island Crisis Societ...

Dec 23, 2021

New COVID restrictions in B.C. to close bars, gyms, & 50 per cent capacity limits on all venues

NANAIMO - The B.C. Government has announced additional restrictions for this holiday season.The new restrictions are due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases and concerns about rapid community spread of t...

Dec 21, 2021

Emaciated dog and her 5 puppies found abandoned in Nanaimo

- Editors note: This article contains a graphic image some readers might find disturbing. NANAIMO - A two-year-old dog and her five puppies are now being cared for by the BC SPCA after being found on ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 20, 2021