Tag Archives: Health
Father of Broncos player who died says Alberta organ donation bill needs work
EDMONTON - The father of a Broncos hockey player whose organs were donated after he died in a catastrophic bus crash says a presumed consent bill before the Alberta legislature is ...
Nov 12, 2019
Nanaimo branch of Crohn's & Colitis Canada wins top national award
NANAIMO - A successful fundraising walk along Nanaimo's seawall has earned national recognition for those raising awareness about a serious intestinal disease. The Nanaimo chapter of Crohn's and Colit...
Nov 09, 2019 The 10th Gutsy Walk in Nanaimo was a raging success, raising nearly $30,000 on a goal of $18,000. (submitted/Alliyah Lawrence)
Nanaimo agencies applying for one-stop shop to help youth poverty and mental health issues
NANAIMO - A one-stop-shop for local youth in need will hopefully stop mental health and addictions issues at a young age from becoming life-long afflictions. Various service agencies and the City of N...
Nov 08, 2019 A Foundry BC site would help kids of all ages and experiences and guide them in the right direction to the care they need. (Foundry BC)
Community space helping seniors battle isolation to close after more than 3 years
NANAIMO - A safe space for Nanaimo seniors to make friends and build a community will soon be closed. Seniors Connect will formally finish at the end of November after federal funding granted in 2016 ...
Nov 08, 2019 Nanaimo Family Life Association board president Carol Evans thanking volunteers for their years of hard work and effort to provide a community for seniors. (submitted/Sacia Burton)
Lawsuit over zoning process for Terminal Ave. housing dismissed in Supreme Court
NANAIMO - A Supreme Court lawsuit over special provincial rules to hastily build a temporary housing site in Nanaimo has been struck down. The failed lawsuit was brought by Vancouver Ave. resident Jan...
Nov 07, 2019 Newcastle Place at 250 Terminal Ave. is run by Island Crisis Care Society, providing shelter to roughly 65 people in need. It's one year anniversary of construction is coming up at the end of the year. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Controversial Parksville needle bylaw on hold in favour of input from Island Health
PARKSVILLE - A controversial proposed bylaw aiming to control needle distribution in Parksville is on hold, in favour of more discussions with health officials who are opposed to the bylaw. Parksville...
Nov 06, 2019 A draft bylaw from Parksville council is on hold for more consultations with the medical health officer, who has significant concerns about the bylaw and the political will behind it. (The Canadian Press)
'It has saved my life:' Nanaimo senior strongly supports getting annual flu shot
NANAIMO - While her days holding court in the classroom have long past, a retired teacher made a point to preach the importance of getting an annual flu shot.Phyliss Scott-Feigel, 91, credited her lon...
Nov 05, 2019 91-year-old Phyliss Scott-Feigel religiously gets a flu shot every year. Health officials estimate the flu causes roughly 4,000 deaths across Canada every year. It's anticipated roughly 35 per cent of Vancouver Island's population will get a flu shot this winter. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Free meal program in Nanaimo's downtown faces funding crunch
NANAIMO - A society providing meals to Nanaimo's less fortunate will themselves be reaching out for help to bridge a funding gap.7-10 Club Society chair Gord Fuller expected their board of directors w...
Nov 03, 2019 Nanaimo's 7-10 club is facing hard times financially, meaning they may be forced to stop the critical meal service they offer. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Upgraded wellness centre targets disconnect between youth and medical care
NANAIMO - A unique health and wellness centre for youth has evolved to help a broader range of the community.The Nanaimo Youth Wellness Centre serves roughly 80 to 100 students monthly at the Nanaimo ...
Oct 31, 2019 The popular Nanaimo Youth Wellness Centre moved to the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre from NDSS in July. The unique program builds relationships with youth who likely wouldn't otherwise access primary care. (Island Health)
B.C. school trustees call for help to curtail rising youth vaping rates
NANAIMO - BC school trustees are calling for senior government help to fight rising vaping rates among students across the province.BC School Trustee Assn. President Stephanie Higginson said there was...
Oct 30, 2019 Increased senior government support to fight various forms of vaping in BC's schools was a hot topic of discussion at a recent BC School Trustees provincial council meeting. (FreePik.com)