Tag Archives: Health
Emergency doctors call for greater transparency on vaccine rollout
OTTAWA - The professional group for emergency doctors in Canada wants more transparency about COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians is calling for a clear des...
Jan 14, 2021
Island Health bounces back to near record high of new cases found
NANAIMO - A dip in new cases of COVID-19 discovered within Island Health was temporary. Another 28 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by Island Health on Wednesday, Jan. 13. This is up significantly...
Jan 13, 2021
Vaccine panel says Canada can delay second dose of COVID-19 vaccine if shortage
OTTAWA - Canada's national panel of vaccine experts says the second COVID-19 vaccine dose can be delayed briefly in a bid to get more people a first dose faster. The National Advisory Committee on Imm...
Jan 13, 2021
Island Health reports lower-than-average increase for COVID-19 infections
NANAIMO - Island Health recorded its lowest number of cases in a single reporting period in the last week.Seventeen new cases were confirmed by the health authority on Tuesday, Jan. 12 taking the tota...
Jan 12, 2021
Former garbage truck driver sentenced for stunning mid island crime spree
NANAIMO - A man with an out of control cocaine addiction used his employer's garbage truck to scope out businesses to rob throughout the Nanaimo and Oceanside region. Ian Archibald Mactavish, 54, was ...
Jan 12, 2021
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...
Jan 07, 2021