Tag Archives: Health
'I'm making a pledge of $50,000:' wife's cancer death inspires Nanaimo man to give
NANAIMO - He had not ridden a bike since last century, now he's donating tens of thousands toward cancer research. Overlooking the manicured garden designed by his late wife who succumbed to cancer, K...
Jun 14, 2024
New residents start moving into recently vacated Nanaimo temporary housing site
NANAIMO - With a funding pledge from the province to keep 250 Terminal Ave. open, people began moving into the temporary housing facility this week. Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) executive directo...
Jun 12, 2024
Toxic drug deaths drop across province in April, including substantial dip in Nanaimo area
NANAIMO - While still a significant health concern, the BC Coroners Service (BCCS) provided data indicating slight improvement in the ongoing toxic drug crisis. The BCCS reported 182 suspected toxic d...
Jun 06, 2024
Nanaimo palliative care champion honoured for impacts made at home and abroad
NANAIMO - His life's work of easing the suffering of others and their loved ones garnered a highly respected Lantzville man a prestigious honour. Dr. Robin Love, 68, will receive a 2024 Lifetime Achie...
May 29, 2024
'Absolutely game-changing:' fundraising underway for new Nanaimo cancer centre
NANAIMO - Planning and fundraising efforts for a new Nanaimo cancer centre are well underway, a facility which is being dubbed as a "game-changing" for local healthcare. The BC Cancer Foundation have ...
May 23, 2024
Man who rammed Lantzville homeowner with stolen ATV avoids jail
NANAIMO - While significantly older and less mobile than the man busted rummaging on his property, an upper Lantzville resident took matters into his own hands. A high-risk takedown ensued a year and ...
May 14, 2024
Federal government grants B.C. request to ban public drug use
NANAIMO - B.C.'s drug decriminalization project has been scaled back upon pressure from the public and police. Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth addressed a Tuesday, May 7...
May 07, 2024
Phase one complete of Nanoose Bay outdoor multi-sport venue
NANOOSE BAY - A new washroom, storage building and gathering space now complements a paved sports court at Jack Bagley Community Park (JBCP). The new building opened earlier this year for community us...
May 02, 2024
Popular e-bike sharing program launching in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Capable of going upwards of 25 kilometres per hour, a new network of shareable e-bikes is debuting in the city. Evolve, a program run through BCAA and already in place in several major centr...
Apr 26, 2024
'Give the police the tools they need:' Provincial government again looking to ban public drug use
VANCOUVER - Escalating public safety concerns combined with increasing deaths link to drug toxicity is pushing changes to allowed drug consumption in public areas.Premier David Eby announced on Friday...
Apr 26, 2024