Health

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...

Alex Rawnsley 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 ...

Alex Rawnsley 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...

Alex Rawnsley 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...

Alex Rawnsley 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

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