Health

B.C. outlines four-step plan to end restrictions; Sept. return to normal

VICTORIA - British Columbia is planning for a return to normal life after Labour Day as part of its four-step COVID-19 reopening plan.The plan started Tuesday with the easing of restrictions that affe...

May 25, 2021

B.C. sees under 1,000 new COVID-19 cases over weekend reporting period, 12 fatalities

NANAIMO - A relatively quiet weekend in the fight against COVID-19 as the third wave of the pandemic eases. A joint statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian...

May 24, 2021

NDSS Community Field to receive stadium style amenities

NANAIMO - Adding more seating to NDSS Community Field is one of several planned investments to take place over the next two years. A recent finance and audit committee meeting heard the nine member Ci...

May 24, 2021

B.C. back to pre-third wave COVID-19 situation, re-open plan expected on Tuesday

NANAIMO - The province has returned to where it was before the devastating third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 357 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday,...

May 20, 2021

Man airlifted to hospital in serious condition after diving accident in north Nanaimo

NANAIMO - One person was flown to hospital with serious injuries following an accident while diving in shallow north Nanaimo waters.Crews from BC Ambulance, Nanaimo Fire Rescue and RCMP were called to...

May 20, 2021

Canada's vaccine pace outstripping much of the world but still lags on second doses

OTTAWA - Canada is expected to move ahead of the United States today in at least one of the markers in the race to herd immunity against COVID-19. By the end of the day nearly 49 per cent of all Canad...

May 20, 2021

Canada's vaccine pace outstripping much of the world but still lags on second doses

OTTAWA - Canada is expected to move ahead of the United States today in at least one of the markers in the race to herd immunity against COVID-19. By the end of the day nearly 49 per cent of all Canad...

May 20, 2021

'Absolutely beautiful': Albertans line up at U.S. border for COVID-19 vaccinations

CARWAY, Alta. - Linda Neilson had waited a long time to get her second COVID-19 vaccination and thanks to the generosity of the Blackfeet Tribe in Montana her wait ended at the Canada-United States bo...

May 18, 2021

'We all need to hold the line:' cases continue to drop ahead of unofficial start of summer

NANAIMO - British Columbia continues to stay the course one week before current health orders expire. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said no change in orders, which shut down indoor dining...

May 17, 2021

Longstanding Nanaimo clinic to carry on despite devastating fire

NANAIMO - Stunned doctors and support staff helplessly watched Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews comb through the aftermath of a damaging fire at their clinic.The Family Practice Clinic on Victoria Ave. at 10...

May 17, 2021