Health

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

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