Tag Archives: Health
Island Health unveils text alert system for toxic drugs
NANAIMO - Toxic drug advisories issued by Island Health are now available through a new system anyone can sign up for anonymously. People can receive toxic drug bulletins from Island Health by texting...
Dec 15, 2022
Fire protection recommendations for Nanaimo River residents expected in new year
NANAIMO - Future service options could maternalize next month on the future of firefighting protection in the Nanaimo River area. A Regional District of Nanaimo engagement summary impacting 72 propert...
Dec 12, 2022
All options on the table for over-capacity Nanaimo District Secondary School
NANAIMO - School District 68 is trying to figure out how to address a growing enrolment problem at their largest school.Capacity at aging Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS) continues to grow. It...
Dec 08, 2022
Vaccinations underway with rare bacterial disease impacting regional homeless populations
NANAIMO - Health workers are reaching out to people most at risk in specific Island communities following a notable surge of lab confirmed cases of a bacterial disease. Cases of Haemophilus influenza ...
Dec 08, 2022
Nanaimo council eyeing 7.3% tax increase in upcoming budget
NANAIMO - Citing a number of factors, including additional resources for public safety and rising interest and insurance rates, Nanaimo City Council gave the public a look at their provisional budget....
Dec 07, 2022
City investigates issuing fines against Nicol St. drug consumption site, NANDU operator calls it a 'hostile escalation'
NANAIMO - A nuisance property designation is being considered by the City of Nanaimo in response to a controversial south end drug consumption site. During a Monday, Dec. 5 council meeting mayor Leono...
Dec 06, 2022
Push for higher vaccination rates made as flu virus clamps down on young people
NANAIMO - Influenza cases continue rising as provincial health officials attempt to combat low vaccination rates among youth.Provincial health officials outlined an increase of flu cases is leading to...
Dec 05, 2022
Phone & internet service returns to Gabriola Island after nearly a week of disruptions, power issues persist
GABRIOLA ISLAND - Life is beginning to return to normal for roughly 4,000 people after nearly a week without basic communications services on Gabriola Island.Crews from TELUS successfully re-establish...
Dec 05, 2022
New, enhanced overdose prevention site announced for Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A new formal site for the safe injection, and inhalation, of illicit drugs is coming to Nanaimo.The harm reduction facility will operate in downtown Nanaimo at 250 Albert St., located on the...
Dec 02, 2022
'We finally feel like we can work:' funding secured for two winter warming centres in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Two daytime warming centres have secured funding through the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). A total of $625,000 from the strengthening communities' service program will support a warming...
Nov 30, 2022