Tag Archives: Health
Fixing Nanaimo sinkhole presents unique challenges
NANAIMO - While the source of the problem isn't surprising, addressing it is proving to be trickier than expected. Discovered by a concerned resident in mid January, the City is working in coordinatio...
Mar 07, 2024
Addiction treatment centre in Parksville unanimously approved
PARKSVILLE - One final vote signaled the end of debate for a much-discussed addiction treatment centre on the edge of Parksville's downtown. Council gave its unanimous blessing for a 19 bed Island Hea...
Feb 27, 2024
Multiple guns, ammo seized after extended police standoff at Cedar home
NANAIMO - An extended standoff between police and a man barricaded inside a home ended safely.Local Mounties, members of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, and crisis negotiators were called to a resid...
Feb 26, 2024
'Blew fundraising goals away:' millions donated for new equipment at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - State-of-the-art equipment is coming to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) sooner than expected, thanks to a record-breaking donation. The Windsor Plywood Foundation recently donated $...
Feb 14, 2024
Construction starts on seniors' housing in Nanaimo's Old City Quarter
NANAIMO - Several years after a contested housing proposal was voted down, construction has begun to erect a 145-unit seniors' housing project.Located at 388 Machleary St. where the former Malaspina G...
Feb 12, 2024
Lantzville council advances substantial long-term care project to public hearing
LANTZVILLE - Required zoning changes for a 306 bed publicly funded long-term care facility in Lantzville took a step forward this week. In votes of 4-1 in favour, zoning and official community plan by...
Feb 10, 2024
'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