Tag Archives: Health
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)
New cases of COVID-19 confirmed on Vancouver Island, gatherings of 50 or more banned
NANAIMO - The provincial health office has confirmed 30 new cases of coronavirus in British Columbia, with seven on Vancouver Island.Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement during a media briefing in V...
Mar 16, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix speaking at a media briefing on Monday, March 16. (CBC)
Nine new cases of COVID-19 identified in B.C., more anticipated through adapted testing
VANCOUVER - Health officials in British Columbia say nine new cases of COVID-19 identified has brought the number of confirmed cases in the province to 73.Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry an...
Mar 14, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix confirmed nine new cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia. (File Photo/Canadian Press)
Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district cancels international trips due to coronavirus
NANAIMO - The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of two major international trips about to be taken by Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools students. A large trip was set for Spain and Portugal...
Mar 12, 2020 Two international Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public School District trips are cancelled in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)