Health

Nanaimo Hospital board signals commitment, albeit expensive, to back regional acute healthcare needs

NANAIMO - Taxes are slated to rise considerably to fund regional primary healthcare initiatives. Last week Nanaimo Regional Hospital District (NRHD) board members unanimously approved the 2024 provisi...

Dec 18, 2023

Funding approved for South Wellington community hall project

NANAIMO - A long-closed school south of Nanaimo will be brought back to life following funding confirmation from regional governors.Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) board members approved an additio...

Dec 13, 2023

'Really good news:' donations soar to bolster future High Acuity Unit at NRGH

NANAIMO - Known for rallying behind important causes, the mid-Island community stepped up during a single-day campaign to back the Nanaimo hospital. Nearly $245,000 was raised during Giving Tuesday la...

Dec 03, 2023

Significant fundraiser underway for mid-Island healthcare

NANAIMO - While raising $1 million by the new year is ambitious, the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) has reason to be optimistic mid-Islanders will respond.Barney Ellis-Perry, NDHF chi...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 24, 2023

'It's insane to be totally honest:' Pink Salmon return in droves to Big Qualicum River

QUALICUM BEACH - A river typically filled with salmon has been taken to a new level on mid-Vancouver Island, featuring a historic year for one particular species.Roughly 101,000 mature Pink Salmon ret...

Nov 10, 2023

Family doctor launches accessible health discussions in Nanaimo's Bowen Park

NANAIMO - A grassroots health movement has sprouted in Nanaimo, one bench at at a time. The Orange Bench debuted on Tuesday, Nov. 7 outside Bowen Park Complex: a multi-partner initiative allowing peop...

Daryl Major Nov 09, 2023

Nanaimo River Hatchery event shines spotlight on critical resource

NANAIMO - Raising money for vulnerable salmon populations in a fun, educational setting is what you can expect at the annual Spawning Day Fundraiser south of Nanaimo.Nanaimo River Hatchery hosts the e...

Nov 05, 2023

Steamroller topples over steep Nanaimo embankment, operator not seriously hurt

NANAIMO - An operator escaped serious injury after the large piece of construction equipment he was using tumbled down a steep drop-off. Emergency crews were called to Albert St. on Monday, Oct, 30 ar...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 30, 2023

Free treatment beds announced for Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Amid a spiraling toxic drug crisis gripping the province, new no-cost residential treatment services are aimed at helping people turn their lives around.On Thursday, Oct 26 mental health and...

Oct 26, 2023

New 306-bed long term care facility coming to Lantzville

NANAIMO - Hundreds of new long-term care beds are slated for the central Island.The province unveiled plans during a Thursday, Oct. 19 news conference for a 306-bed facility in Lantzville to be built ...

Oct 19, 2023