Health

No change for Island Health as B.C.'s active cases dip below 1,300

NANAIMO - Island Health is leading the way during the COVID-19 pandemic.No new cases were confirmed in the health authority Tuesday, with the province announcing 105 elsewhere in B.C.It leaves Island ...

Sep 29, 2020

1 new death, 2 new COVID cases in Island Health

NANAIMO - The number of people on Vancouver Island who've lost their lives to COVID-19 has increased for the first time in months. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced one additional f...

Sep 28, 2020

Modified Tour de Rock rolls through Nanaimo

NANAIMO - It might look a little bit different this year, but the goal of the Tour de Rock remains as important as ever.A small group of riders will tour through Nanaimo on Sunday, Sep. 27 in a bid to...

Sep 27, 2020

1 new COVID-19 case confirmed for Island Health after quiet week

NANAIMO - The three day streak of no new COVID-19 cases within Island Health has ended. A statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Friday, Sept. 25 confirmed one new case within Is...

Sep 25, 2020

Feds pledge $440 million to join international vaccine program

OTTAWA - Canada will spend $440 million to join an international program which is trying ensure COVID-19 vaccines aren't just hoarded by rich countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.But C...

Sep 25, 2020

Island Health avoids new COVID-19 cases for third straight day

NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases within Island Health remains steady. No new cases were announced within the health authority on Thursday, Sept. 24. This is the third straight day of no new case...

Sep 24, 2020

COVID cases on Vancouver Island remain in check

NANAIMO - The Island Health region has once again avoided new COVID-19 cases after a steady climb in recent weeks. A statement on Wednesday, Sept. 23 confirmed 91 new cases across the province with no...

Sep 23, 2020

Fatal overdoses in Nanaimo reach 2019 total, dip from mid-summer high

NANAIMO - The number of fatal overdoses in Nanaimo in 2020 has crossed a significant milestone.Data released by the BC Coroners Service on Wednesday, Sept. 23 showed three people fatally overdosed in ...

Sep 23, 2020

Vancouver Island escapes new COVID-19 cases after high weekend case count

NANAIMO - New COVID-19 cases in the province continue to be reported at a steady rate.A statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed 96 new cases on Tuesday, Sept. 22, none of w...

Sep 22, 2020

New ACT team bound for Nanaimo to provide resources, support for mental health

NANAIMO - A new team of professionals is coming to Nanaimo to help those who live with severe mental health challenges.On Sunday, Sep. 20, the province announced six new Assertive Community Treatment ...

Sep 20, 2020