Tag Archives: Health
Ladysmith mother targets full recovery following multiple strokes
LADYSMITH - A local mother of three is taking her recovering from a debilitating stroke one bullseye at a time.Erin Katz suffered a stroke on Feb. 9 and immediately called 9-1-1. During the following ...
Apr 24, 2020 Ladysmith's Erin Katz has used her love of axe throwing as a physical and mental rehabilitation tool following three strokes in February. (Erin Katz)
Preventive measures at Alberta meat plants came too late to stop outbreaks
CALGARY - The rapid spread of COVID-19 at Canada's meat-packing plants isn't a surprise, say union and health officials. Fabian Murphy, president of the Agriculture Union, which represents federal mea...
Apr 23, 2020
B.C. reports second highest spike in COVID-19 cases, one on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases have jumped by 71 in the last 24 hours according to the provincial health officer. Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement during her daily briefing on Wednesday,...
Apr 22, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix presented their daily briefing from Victoria on COVID-19 cases in British Columbia. (Government of BC Flickr)
Nanaimoites foster environmental protection during COVID-19
NANAIMO - Local advocates hope taking better care of the environment remains a priority long after the COVID-19 pandemic passes.Wednesday, April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of globally recognized Ea...
Apr 22, 2020
Vancouver Island COVID-19 cases spike by seven, recoveries pass 1,000
NANAIMO - The Island Health region is now home to 109 COVID-19 cases, an increase of seven confirmed positive tests in the last 24 hours. It's the largest single day increase for the Island Health reg...
Apr 21, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix at their daily media briefing of new COVID-19 cases and the ongoing situation in British Columbia. (BC Government Flickr)
Key COVID-19 trends continue in right direction, new outbreak linked to Alberta work site
NANAIMO - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped modestly Monday, but the amount of active cases and hospitalizations continues to fall.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 52 n...
Apr 20, 2020 Five new COVID-19 cases have been announced in the Island Health region, for a total of 102. (Government of British Columbia)
Man accused of spitting on store clerk in Nanaimo arrested
NANAIMO - A man was arrested and faces an assault charge for allegedly spitting on a Dollarama employee at Port Place Shopping Centre.RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said it happened the morning of Sunday, Apr...
Apr 20, 2020 An irate male allegedly spat on a store employee after telling him shopping hours at the Dollarama were reserved for seniors. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Domestic violence support services presented with difficult challenge during COVID-19 pandemic
NANAIMO - Concern has grown over a likely rise in domestic violence cases due to social distancing and provincial health officers encouraging people to stay at home.For many, especially women and chil...
Apr 20, 2020 Support services and enforcement agencies are working to deliver help to victims of domestic violence during COVID-19. (iStock/File Photo)
COVID-19 cases in the Island Heath Region increase to 97, as province continues to battle the pandemic
NANAIMO - There have been three new cases of COVID-19 reported on Vancouver Island in the past 24 hours.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement on Saturday, April 18 in Victor...
Apr 18, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry delivers a daily update COVID-19 address at the Parliament Buildings Press Theatre in Victoria. (BC Government Flickr)
Island COVID-19 numbers hold firm, B.C. in 'eye of the storm'
NANAIMO - British Columbia's fight against COVID-19 continues to be won, however the end is still nowhere in sight.The provincial health office reported 43 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. over the last ...
Apr 17, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry delivered an update of COVID-19 modelling data on Friday, April 17 prior to her daily update. (BC Government Flickr)