Health

Island Health suffers worst weekend yet during COVID-19 pandemic

NANAIMO - Last weekend saw the highest amount of cases for Island Health in a weekend so far during the pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed on Monday, Jan. 11, 59 new cases ...

Jan 11, 2021

Nanaimo Search and Rescue fundraising to help trailblazing volunteer

NANAIMO - Nanaimo Search and Rescue have launched a fundraising campaign for one of their own.Senior member Janet Rygnestad has volunteered with Nanaimo SAR since 2013. She was recently diagnosed with...

Jan 10, 2021

VIU expanding in-demand community mental health worker program

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University has recognized the need for more community mental health workers. The university has expanded the program to two cohorts instead of one, meaning it now runs year ...

Jan 10, 2021

Island Health records third consecutive day of 20+ COVID-19 cases

NANAIMO - Island Health reported more than 20 new COVID-19 cases for the third consecutive day. The health authority added 27 new cases to its tally on Friday, Jan. 8. This is tied for the second high...

Jan 08, 2021

Sweeping COVID restrictions extended through Feb. 5, Dr. Henry announces 23 new cases in Island Health

NANAIMO - Provincial health orders in place to limit in-home gatherings and events will remain in place for at least another month.Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, extended her previous or...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 07, 2021

Island Health begins vaccination program in Nanaimo & north Island

NANAIMO - Island Health is expanding vaccination efforts against COVID-19 with new clinics now open on Vancouver Island.Doses of the Pfizer vaccine became available via clinics in Nanaimo and Campbell...

Jan 07, 2021

Growing COVID-19 cluster jumps Snuneymuxw First Nation up vaccine roll out priority list

NANAIMO - A growing cluster of cases in Snuneymuxw First Nation changed the planned distribution of COVID-19 vaccine to Island First Nations.Two additional cases were confirmed Wednesday, Jan. 6 takin...

Jan 06, 2021

Three additional COVID-19 cases in Snuneymuxw First Nation, vaccination program to begin

NANAIMO - A cluster of cases in Snuneymuxw First Nation continues to grow.According to an open letter to local residents published Tuesday, Jan. 5 from Chief Mike Wyse, three additional cases were con...

Jan 05, 2021

64 new cases found in Island Health over New Years period, vaccination efforts ramp up

NANAIMO - Island Health added a significant number of new COVID-19 cases as 2020 transitioned to 2021, but maintained its status as the province's least affected health authority.A total of 64 new cas...

Jan 04, 2021

UK ramps up inoculations with Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

LONDON - Britain on Monday took another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford Universi...

Jan 04, 2021