Tag Archives: Health
Potential COVID-19 exposures announced in Ladysmith, Saanich and UVIC
NANAIMO - Both local health authorities and area businesses have confirmed COVID-19 exposures in specific locations of the Island.The Petro-Canada gas station and attached 7-Eleven in Ladysmith posted...
Mar 20, 2020 The Petro-Canada/7-11 in Ladysmith closed following a confirmed case of COVID-19. (Google Maps)
Six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island, entering 'critical time'
NANAIMO - The provincial health officer has confirmed six new cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver IslandThe announcement from Dr. Bonnie Henry brings the total of confirmed cases of the virus to 22 in the ...
Mar 19, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed six new cases on Vancouver Island of COVID-19 and 40 new cases across B.C. (Province of British Columbia)
Nanaimo food bank strained, operations reduced during COVID-19 crisis
NANAIMO - Donations are down and operations forced to scale back as the Nanaimo food bank braces for increased demand. Peter Sinclair, executive director of the Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank, ...
Mar 19, 2020 Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank executive director Peter Sinclair receives food donations during an important transition period for the non-profit agency. (Submitted photo)
What’s your role in this?
What to do in the middle of … whatever the hell this is? It’s got the world shook up and everyone paying attention. Borders are shut down, downtowns are ghost towns, calendars, workp...
Mar 19, 2020
Major grocery chains provide special shopping hours for seniors in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Most major grocery store chains have adjusted hours and special shopping times dedicated to seniors and those who are immunocompromised.Real Canadian Superstore, Save-On-Foods, Quality Foods...
Mar 18, 2020 Three major grocery store chains in Nanaimo have announced reduced hours, along with dedicated shopping times for seniors and immunocompromised individuals (Save-On-Foods)
Response to COVID-19 escalates to provincial state of emergency in B.C.
NANAIMO - The ongoing announcements of emergencies in B.C. related to the COVID-19 crisis has taken another step. Public safety minister Mike Farnworth announced on Wednesday B.C. is now in a provinci...
Mar 18, 2020 Public safety minister Mike Farnworth announcing B.C. is now in a state of emergency
B.C. confirms 83 new cases of COVID-19, declares public health emergency
NANAIMO - The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia has nearly doubled.Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer reported 83 new confirmed cases in B.C. including five additional...
Mar 17, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a near-doubling of cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia on Tuesday, March 17. (CBC)
Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools to remain closed following spring break
NANAIMO - Students of schools in the Nanaimo and Ladysmith area aren't going to be attending classes any time soon.The province announced Tuesday all schools in the public education K-12 system will r...
Mar 17, 2020 School District 68 students will have an extended spring break as a precaution to the COVID-19 outbreak. (NLPS)
BC Ferries allowing closed deck quarantine following Transport Canada about-face
NANAIMO - Passengers travelling on BC Ferries vessels will now be able to remain in their vehicles while on board, no matter where they're parked on the ship.On Monday, March 16, Premier John Horgan a...
Mar 17, 2020 BC Ferries will allow passengers to remain in their cars during sailings, regardless of where they're parked on the ship. (BC Ferries)
City of Nanaimo shutting down all recreation facilities
NANAIMO - All City of Nanaimo recreation facilities will be closed as of Monday, March 16 at 6 p.m. The City made the announcement shortly after Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry ordered all ...
Mar 16, 2020 All City of Nanaimo recreation facilities will shut down as of Monday, March 16 at 6 p.m. due to the escalating COVID-19 health crisis. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)