Tag Archives: Health
Public info sessions to begin ahead of Qualicum Beach pool referendum
QUALICUM BEACH - Proposed enhancements to the Oceanside region's only publicly accessible pool facility will receive additional attention in the coming weeks. A referendum takes place on Saturday, Apr...
Feb 18, 2025
Tree removal set to start ahead of Nanaimo Cancer Centre construction
NANAIMO - Preliminary site work at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is about to get underway on a major construction project. Development of the B.C. Cancer Centre in Nanaimo will begin with tree rem...
Feb 13, 2025
Many Nanaimo area drivers struggle adjusting to snow, ICBC claims surge
NANAIMO - It turned out to be an extra miserable Monday for many Nanaimo area drivers. A blast of wintry conditions brought well over a foot of snow to the Nanaimo area leading to chaos on the roads w...
Feb 06, 2025
Drug toxicity deaths remain high, but decline across B.C., including Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Toxic drug death province-wide fell by 13 per cent last year, representing an encouraging trend.New BC Coroners Service (BCCS) data showed 2,253 British Columbians died from tainted drugs in...
Feb 04, 2025
'It shatters us:' neighbours enraged by proposed Nanoose Bay cellular tower
NANOOSE BAY - Members of a typically quiet, rural Nanoose Bay neighbourhood are making a lot of noise about a cell tower application. Proposed to be placed on private property at 1800 Serenity Pl., Ro...
Jan 30, 2025
Bike lanes to nowhere: Nanaimo grapples with piecemeal project dilemma
NANAIMO - Attempting to bolster active transportation amenities is proving to be an ongoing, delicate task City officials are continually navigating. It's a bumpy road with the challenge more paramoun...
Jan 29, 2025
Fire significantly damages home in Nanaimo's Cinnabar Valley
NANAIMO - A fire which reportedly started on a back deck inflicted serious damage on a home in the city's south end.Fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 from a property on Ranchview Dr.,...
Jan 27, 2025
New publicly funded treatment centre in Nanaimo reaps early rewards
NANAIMO - A local residential treatment facility hasn't been around for long, but already one client appears to be on the right track. Island Crisis Care executive director Violet Hayes said their six...
Jan 20, 2025
'It's tied to population growth': RDN to expand Nanaimo sewer capacity
NANAIMO - Crews are test-drilling along Nanaimo's Hammond Bay Rd. this week in advance of anticipated substantial wastewater infrastructure projects. James Haddou, Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) c...
Jan 15, 2025
VIDEO: Nurses rally in downtown Nanaimo ahead of contract negotiations
NANAIMO - A group of nurses from across Vancouver Island descended on downtown Nanaimo on Friday, Jan 10, as part of a two-day regional bargaining conference prior to contract negotiations. Starting a...
Jan 10, 2025