Health

Fatal overdoses in Nanaimo rise by half in one month

NANAIMO - A staggering increase of fatal overdoses in Nanaimo were recorded in June. Data from the BC Coroner's Service published on Thursday, July 16 showed seven people died due to illicit substance...

Jul 16, 2020

Transformations coming for Community Service Building to meet changing needs

NANAIMO - A well-used office building which housed numerous service providers is changing once again. The Community Service Building on Prideaux St., which was being converted into an emergency respon...

Jul 16, 2020

Vancouver Island again escapes new COVID-19 cases

NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island remains at 135. A joint statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix announced 21 new COVID-19 ca...

Jul 15, 2020

Active transportation projects greenlit for three Nanaimo streets

NANAIMO - Alterations to three streets in Nanaimo to improve access and safety for non-vehicular traffic are expected to be in place this fall.Councillors approved $170,000 worth of initiatives in the...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 15, 2020

Overdose advisory issued for Nanaimo as province grapples with increasingly tainted drug supply

NANAIMO - An overdose advisory has been issued specifically for Nanaimo in the wake of increasing overdoses. Island Health published the advisory on Tuesday, July 14. An advisory for Cowichan and Vict...

Jul 14, 2020

B.C. COVID-19 numbers dip slightly after mini surge, Vancouver Island numbers remain flat

NANAIMO - Health officials announced a slight dip in the number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 13 new cases on Tuesday, July 14. This follows sev...

Jul 14, 2020

BC Ferries back to full passenger capacity, mask wearing policy applied to all routes

NANAIMO - BC Ferries is no longer operating at half-passenger capacity as the company makes adjustments to serve rising demand.The company's Deborah Marshall said they are still abiding by Transport C...

Jul 11, 2020

Emergency room racism allegations involve 'all regions of British Columbia'

NANAIMO - The investigator looking into racism complaints linked to medical professionals in B.C. emergency rooms revealed the "highly disturbing allegations" are widespread.Independent investigator M...

Jul 09, 2020

B.C. grapples with large back-to-back increases in COVID-19 cases

NANAIMO - Health officials announced another sizable day of new COVID-19 increases across B.C.Thursday's announcement of 20 new cases, atop the 18 announced on Wednesday, July 8, makes for the largest...

Jul 09, 2020

Medical health officer Dr. Paul Hasselback to retire after leading Nanaimo through many health crises

NANAIMO - There will be a new face of public health in the mid-island regionMedical health officer Dr. Paul Hasselback, who's based in Nanaimo, announced Thursday, July 9 was his last day at an aftern...

Jul 09, 2020