Tag Archives: Health
Nanaimo & Parksville Mayors encouraged by incoming central Island MLAs
NANAIMO - Two of the four MLAs recently elected to represent the mid-Island are new to their roles, but there is familiarity amid a shifting political landscape. While mail-in vote counting this week ...
Oct 22, 2024
Eby & Rustad focus on Nanaimo battleground ridings
NANAIMO - An Island riding projected to be narrowly contested between the province's two biggest parties hosted their leaders on Wednesday. BC Conservative leader John Rustad focused on healthcare at ...
Oct 16, 2024
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Sep 15, 2024