Health

Determined Rocky Point residents land new playground

NANAIMO - Three years ago when Karolien Soylu's young family moved to a north Nanaimo neighbourhood, something felt like it was missing. "I remember looking at my husband and saying 'where are the pla...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 16, 2024

Nanaimo OPS operator promises 'thorough internal review' following drugs & weapons bust

NANAIMO - Under immense pressure following an alleged substantial on-site drugs and weapons seizure, the operator of Nanaimo's overdose prevention site (OPS) pledged an internal review will be done. J...

Daryl Major Oct 01, 2024

'Now the hard work actually begins:' Nanaimo advocates cautiously optimistic on new NRGH tower pledge

NANAIMO - Those leading loud calls for improved primary healthcare options on the central Island are maintaining a measured reaction to a recent campaign promise. BC NDP leader David Eby, on Thursday,...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 27, 2024

Fatal Nanaimo workplace incident under investigation

NANAIMO - One person died following an accident at a central Nanaimo job site. The BC Coroners Service (BCCS) confirmed the death after multiple emergency response crews responded to a construction pr...

Ian Holmes Sep 26, 2024

Mother hospitalized after being hit by car near Nanaimo elementary school

NANAIMO - A woman was taken to hospital after being hit by a car while dropping her child off at school.Calls to 911 came in on Monday, Sept. 23 just after 8:20 a.m. to the Hammond Bay Rd./Morningside...

Sep 23, 2024

Cancer advocates ride wave of momentum to help more men

NANAIMO - A movement assisting men on Vancouver Island battling cancer is expanding its reach. The Sea Wolves Cancer Pack initiative, formed by a pair of Nanaimo cancer survivors including Don Helgeso...

Sep 21, 2024

ERT handles high-risk Nanaimo incident, weapons seized

NANAIMO - Local police and specialized Emergency Response Team members combined to diffuse a dangerous situation in a central Nanaimo neighbourhood. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said local Moun...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 18, 2024

'He's the gold standard:' Terry Fox Run continues legacy of iconic Canadian

NANAIMO - Every year, thousands of Canadians in more than 650 communities converge to raise money for cancer research and to preserve the legacy of a legend. The annual Terry Fox Run takes place on Su...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 15, 2024

'Fair access to healthcare:' clear demands made to address 'deadly and inefficient' Nanaimo hospital

NANAIMO - The message was loud and clear: central and north Island residents demand equitable access to healthcare compared to Vancouver Island's southern tip.Roughly 350 people crammed into the Beban...

Sep 13, 2024

Drug users slam removal of harm reduction kiosks at Island Health facilities

NANAIMO - A free harm reduction and first aid vending machine located outside Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) for nearly a year is no more, much to the dismay of those who used it. The "Care ...

Sep 06, 2024