Health

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

Significant fundraiser underway for mid-Island healthcare

NANAIMO - While raising $1 million by the new year is ambitious, the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) has reason to be optimistic mid-Islanders will respond.Barney Ellis-Perry, NDHF chi...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 24, 2023

'It's insane to be totally honest:' Pink Salmon return in droves to Big Qualicum River

QUALICUM BEACH - A river typically filled with salmon has been taken to a new level on mid-Vancouver Island, featuring a historic year for one particular species.Roughly 101,000 mature Pink Salmon ret...

Nov 10, 2023

Family doctor launches accessible health discussions in Nanaimo's Bowen Park

NANAIMO - A grassroots health movement has sprouted in Nanaimo, one bench at at a time. The Orange Bench debuted on Tuesday, Nov. 7 outside Bowen Park Complex: a multi-partner initiative allowing peop...

Daryl Major Nov 09, 2023