Tag Archives: Health
Nanaimoites asked to share their COVID-19 experiences for history project
NANAIMO - Capturing stories of the life-changing COVID-19 pandemic are designed to show future generations what living through the crisis in Nanaimo was like.A joint project led by the Nanaimo Museum ...
Apr 28, 2020 Mass business closures in Nanaimo from COVID-19 are one of many indicators life is nowhere near normal.(Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
COVID-19 hospitalizations tick up on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - The number of people in Vancouver Island hospitals for COVID-19 has climbed. Health minister Adrian Dix said six people are now in hospital on Vancouver Island, up from five during the last ...
Apr 27, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reiterated her comments about the 'made in B.C.' solutions and actions for the COVID-19 pandemic. (Gov't of B.C.)
Whatever!
Whatever you are feeling – despair, overwhelm, frustration, sadness, it's ok, it's real. You aren't crazy, you aren't the only one feeling like this, let yourself feel what you feel. And then fe...
Apr 26, 2020
Vancouver, Victoria homeless camps to be dismantled, no new supports announced for Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The province is tackling swelling homeless camps but no supports were announced for the Nanaimo areas. Shane Simpson, minister of social development and poverty reduction, announced Saturday...
Apr 25, 2020 Shane Simpson, minister of social development and poverty reduction, announcing major homeless camps in Vancouver and Victoria will be dismantled. (Gov't of B.C.)
COVID-19 cases grow slightly on Vancouver Island, hospitalizations drop under 100
NANAIMO - More and more people are recovering from COVID-19 as the new case numbers and hospitalizations continue trending downward. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adri...
Apr 24, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix delivered their daily update via email on Friday, April 24. (BC Government Flickr)
Needy Nanaimo families land $20,000 in grocery gift cards
NANAIMO - Families in need across the region will have a little easier time paying for household essentials following a sizeable donation.Organizers of the Garrett Paquette Seafood Extravaganza were m...
Apr 24, 2020 Representatives from a number of local non-profit organizations were on hand to receive their share of $20,000 in Country Grocer gift cards on Friday, April 24. The cards were donated by the Garrett Paquette Fund. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
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