Health

'Not responsible or safe:' tensions rise over pop-up drug consumption site in south Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A volunteer run illicit drug advocacy service in the city's south is facing increased scrutiny, led by highly concerned neighbours.A pair of enlarged tents occupying a private lot at 264 Nic...

Sep 27, 2022

Newly acquired land along Englishman River 'critical in achieving' local conservation goals

NANAIMO - Another piece of the Englishman River and its surrounding land will be preserved.The 71 acre parcel just west of Parksville, in the area of Top Bridge Regional Park, is set to be transferred...

Sep 26, 2022

VIDEO: Inaugural 'Roughing It' event casts light on youth homelessness in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - It was an uncomfortable night's sleep, by design to shed light on a problem many people may not be aware of.Around 50 people slept overnight on flattened cardboard boxes Friday, Sept. 23 dur...

Sep 26, 2022

Power outage affects thousands after delivery truck hits hydro pole south of Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Nearly three thousand BC Hydro customers are without power following a motor vehicle incident south of Nanaimo.A delivery truck reportedly hit a hydro pole on the Trans Canada Hwy in the Mor...

Sep 21, 2022

Fall COVID booster program starts province-wide

NANAIMO - Public health clinics and pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 booster shots with cold and flu season around the corner.Formal public health clinics launched in communities across Vancouver ...

Sep 21, 2022

Nanaimo Wellness & Spirit Fair focusing on self and well-being

NANAIMO - For those who like to walk a more spiritual path when it comes to their health, there's an event which might energize your chakra. The Wellness & Spirit Fair is open to all ages and will...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 17, 2022

Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson’s Helps Develop New Test

Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Scientists have developed the first-ever skin swab test that can diagnose Parkinson's disease in only three minutes, and it's thanks to a woman with a grea...

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Sep 16, 2022

UPDATE: Body of missing Nanoose Bay man found following missing persons investigation

UPDATE - Oceanside RCMP report they have located the body of Ottavio Cutillo. Foul play is not suspected in his death. The driver of the white truck police were looking for also made contact with offi...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 15, 2022

'Give before the need arises:' Nanaimo man's milestone blood donation dedicated to late friend

NANAIMO - Blood, it's in you to give and a local man has given more than most.Dave Kirk celebrated his 450th blood donation on Tuesday, Sep. 13 at the Beban Park Social Centre, a journey which began o...

Sep 14, 2022

Motorcyclist hospitalized following single vehicle crash in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A man riding a motorcycle was injured in a mid-day crash on the Island Highway in central Nanaimo and was taken to hospital with an apparent head injury.The accident occurred on Tuesday, Sep...

Sep 13, 2022