Tag Archives: Health
South and Central Vancouver Island split difference of new Island Health COVID cases
NANAIMO - The number of new COVID-19 cases in Island Health were split almost evenly between the southern and central regions. South Vancouver Island on April 9 saw 25 new cases while central Vancouve...
Apr 09, 2021
B.C. pandemic 'driven by our social interactions' as province posts record daily increase
NANAIMO - International variants and social gatherings continue to cause COVID-19 cases to surge in all areas of the province. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Thursday, April 8 confirmed...
Apr 08, 2021
'Someone can go in, lock the door and know they're safe:' construction to begin on supportive housing complex in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Construction of a Nanaimo supportive housing complex represents a beacon of hope for people transitioning from life on the streets.A supportive housing complex at 702 Nicol St. will see work...
Apr 07, 2021
Case counts continue climb across B.C., vaccine now available for 70+
NANAIMO - British Columbia's third wave of COVID-19 continues to surge.Through a joint statement from the province and public health, B.C. recorded 997 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, April 7.Isla...
Apr 07, 2021
Nanaimo student pushes for organ donor awareness
NANAIMO - An ailing relative and a Humboldt Broncos bus crash victim sprung a Nanaimo teen into action.Cameron Laturnus, a 12th grade NDSS student, created a push within his own school community to re...
Apr 07, 2021
Increased connections, variants of concern continue to drive third wave of COVID-19
NANAIMO - Island Health and B.C. continue to be hit hard by a third wave of COVID-19.A total of 1,068 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed across B.C. by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on ...
Apr 06, 2021
B.C. records more than 4,000 new COVID-19 cases over long weekend
NANAIMO - More than 4,000 new COVID-19 cases were found over the Easter long weekend. A joint statement from the province on Monday, April 5 said 4,040 cases were discovered since Thursday, April 1. T...
Apr 05, 2021
Online booking tool for COVID-19 vaccinations to open on Tuesday
NANAIMO - Phase 3 of B.C.'s immunization plan is rolling out, including a much-sought after online booking tool. The province announced vaccine appointments can be booked online starting at 8 a.m. on ...
Apr 05, 2021
B.C. records more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases in two days
NANAIMO - The days leading up to Easter weren't kind for B.C. public health. A joint statement from the province announced 2,090 new cases from April 1 to April 3, averaging slightly over 1,000 cases ...
Apr 03, 2021
Sexual assault response program returning to Nanaimo aimed at helping all who need it
NANAIMO - A response program helping those who've been sexually assaulted is returning to Nanaimo with a culturally inclusive mandate. The Indigenous-informed Sexual Assault Response Program is being ...
Apr 02, 2021