Health

COVID-19 vaccine still months away but review team working to speed approvals

OTTAWA - Health Canada is in talks with all of the vaccine developers that signed supply deals with the federal government to kick-start the approval process and get COVID-19 vaccines to Canadians as ...

Oct 08, 2020

New cancer centre promised for Nanaimo by BC NDP

NANAIMO - A new cancer centre in Nanaimo is part of a 10-year campaign promise by the BC NDP. Party leader John Horgan announced a centre would be built in Nanaimo and Kamloops if they're re-elected i...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 07, 2020

COVID-19 cases rise slightly within Island Health

NANAIMO - North Vancouver Island once again has an active COVID-19 case. One new case in the Island Health region was confirmed by the province on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Data directly from Island Health sho...

Oct 06, 2020

11 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Island Health

NANAIMO - Island Health has a sizable number of new COVID-19 cases.Eleven new cases were confirmed over the weekend in the Island Health region. It's the biggest jump over a three day span since late ...

Oct 05, 2020

Man jailed for astonishing crime spree in Nanaimo and Campbell River

NANAIMO - Re-occurring substance abuse issues led to a 27 month prison sentence for a man involved in a stunning five week crime-wave in two Vancouver Island cities.Gregg Daniel Pete, 40, learned his ...

Oct 05, 2020

Independent council eyed for helping vulnerable Nanaimo people struggling with food security

NANAIMO - A new council specifically focused on food security and ensuring people don't go to bed hungry is expected to be created in Nanaimo. The City's health and housing task force unanimously endo...

Oct 03, 2020

COVID-19 cases in Island Health remain stable, five new throughout the week

NANAIMO - The Island Health region ended the week on a good note. No new COVID-19 cases were confirmed on Friday, Oct. 2. It was the second time during the week no new cases were announced, with the t...

Oct 02, 2020

COVID cases within Island Health rises by 1 as officials plan for Halloween

NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases within Island Health rose slightly to start October. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed one new case of COVID-19 within Island Health on Thursd...

Oct 01, 2020

Two new cases reported in Island Health as active cases drop again

NANAIMO - The number of total cases within Island Health has increased again, however less people are currently fighting the novel coronavirus.According to data from Island Health, two new cases were ...

Sep 30, 2020

BC Ferries passengers to be forced to vacate closed, lower decks

NANAIMO - An order requiring drivers to leave their parked cars during transit throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is taking effect. The Transport Canada regulation requires anyone parked on a lower deck...

Sep 29, 2020