Tag Archives: Health
'From a dream to reality:' loan allows Nanaimo doctors office to open
NANAIMO - A new family practice has opened in Nanaimo thanks to a generous forgivable loan to the tune of $30,000. Thrive Family Health (5170 Dunster Rd.) opened its doors a few months ago, with the l...
Jan 31, 2024
Record number of medical calls for local firefighters prompting louder calls for provincial help
NANAIMO - An ever-increasing number of medical calls being handled by local fire departments is taking its toll on staff, as well as financially. Many departments, including Nanaimo and Parksville, ha...
Jan 24, 2024
'It's something that everybody can get behind:' Winter Giving Campaign nearly doubles goal
NANAIMO - A $1 million fundraising goal initially viewed as ambitious was blown out of the water.Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation's (NDHF) Winter Giving Campaign netted more than $1.8 millio...
Jan 23, 2024
Local doctor encourages smokers take small, realistic action to butt out
NANAIMO - A highly respected smoking cessation specialist says modest, realistic goals often go a long way in quitting for good.Nanaimo based family physician Dr. Derek Poteryko said National Non Smok...
Jan 17, 2024
Arctic air expected to settle over Nanaimo Thursday, bringing low temperatures and snow
NANAIMO - A mass of cold, Arctic air is sweeping across B.C. this week, with the mid-Island in store to see temperatures around ten degrees below normal and the possibility of a big dump of snow. Afte...
Jan 11, 2024
Post-holiday respiratory illness surge takes effect
NANAIMO - Increased cases of influenza and other respiratory conditions throughout the province are testing the healthcare system and have already contributed to multiple deaths. Provincial health off...
Jan 10, 2024
Mother of Nanaimo new years baby praises NRGH staff
NANAIMO - With family and friends convinced her baby would be born last year, Sabre Lupton couldn't be happier with how her New Year's Day went.Lupton and her husband Morgan Oud, both born and raised ...
Jan 04, 2024
Nanaimo's Craig Evans awarded provincial Medal of Good Citizenship
NANAIMO - A late Nanaimo man known for his community work with recycling, community food gardens and inclusion was honoured for his extraordinary local contributions. Craig Evans' advocacy for the env...
Jan 03, 2024
Second daytime warming centre opens in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A second seasonal venue for people experiencing homelessness to escape inclement weather has opened in Nanaimo.Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) announced the opening of its winter daytime w...
Jan 02, 2024
Nanaimo based food bank sees sharp rise in users over Christmas holidays
NANAIMO - As expected, demand increased substantially this time around for the Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank annual Christmas hamper program.Peter Sinclair, executive director of the valued Na...
Jan 02, 2024