Health

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

Canada to get 4.5M vaccine doses as questions swirl around immunization effort

OTTAWA - Canada is set to receive a large infusion of COVID-19 vaccines this week, even as questions swirl around how the immunization drive will be affected by the sudden departure of the man tasked ...

May 17, 2021

'We're planning for that:' top doctor on mid island strategizing to boost COVID vaccination rates

NANAIMO - Discussions among health officials are ongoing to reach out to people not so keen to roll up up their sleeves.Mid-Island medical health officer Dr. Mike Benusic said he's exploring ideas to ...

May 17, 2021

Canada to get 4.5M vaccine doses as questions swirl around immunization effort

OTTAWA - Canada is set to receive a large infusion of COVID-19 vaccines this week, even as questions swirl around how the immunization drive will be affected by the sudden departure of the man tasked ...

May 17, 2021

Addition to COVID-19 case counts stays low, vaccine appointments for 18+ by Sunday

NANAIMO - British Columbia is ending another week during the COVID-19 pandemic on a high note, with another drop in cases.A further 494 new cases were reported across B.C. by the province on Friday, M...

May 14, 2021

'It's making a difference:' vaccinations paying off in B.C.

NANAIMO - New data shows how effectively vaccines have forced B.C.'s COVID-19 curve downward. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry in a media briefing on Thursday, May 13 said 120 people who rec...

May 13, 2021

Life-saving rescue at Little Qualicum Falls to be featured in UK television series

COOMBS - Arrowsmith Search and Rescue members were under the spotlight as a major British TV production crew profiled a heroic rescue.Interviews were conducted Wednesday, May 12 for a program produced...

May 13, 2021