Tag Archives: Health
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
Nanaimo food bank reports Christmas demand levelling off following post-pandemic surge
NANAIMO - Following a few years of dramatic increases, a local food bank reports only a slight increase in demand in their recent Christmas hamper campaign. Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Community Food Ba...
Jan 09, 2025
Unsanctioned OPS continues near Nanaimo hospital, movement spreads across Canada
NANAIMO - A group of Island doctors and volunteers pushing for governments and health authorities to provide overdose prevention sites at hospitals continues gaining traction. Doctors for Safer Drug P...
Jan 06, 2025
Police investigate fatal highway collision in Nanoose Bay
NANOOSE BAY - One person died following a collision on Hwy. 19 at Northwest Bay Rd. The incident was reported to Oceanside RCMP on Friday, Jan 3 at 7 a.m. and involved a pedestrian hit by vehicle in t...
Jan 03, 2025
Great Nanaimo Toy Drive reports successful campaign, demand shoots up
NANAIMO - A monumental community effort culminated in hundreds of Christmas miracles for families requiring a little extra holiday support. More than 1,600 children and 750 families received new, unwr...
Dec 31, 2024
'When in your life do you get to be a hero?' Organ recipients thank Nanaimo healthcare providers
NANAIMO - A pair of mid-Island women impacted in different ways by donating vital organs thanked front-line professionals at Nanaimo hospital. Operation Popcorn, organized by Transplant BC across the ...
Dec 05, 2024
Child poverty rates across B.C. keep climbing, including in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The number of children living in poverty in B.C. is growing, including in Nanaimo.The child poverty report from First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society (FCCYAS) saw 16.7 per cent, or 147...
Dec 04, 2024
Construction starts on new Nanaimo food bank despite funding shortfall
NANAIMO - One year from now a new Nanaimo-based storage and distribution hub to feed thousands of people is slated to open. A building permit was awarded last week and contractors were on-site Monday,...
Dec 03, 2024