Tag Archives: Health
'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
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...
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 ...
Jan 04, 2024