Health

Nanaimo River Hatchery event shines spotlight on critical resource

NANAIMO - Raising money for vulnerable salmon populations in a fun, educational setting is what you can expect at the annual Spawning Day Fundraiser south of Nanaimo.Nanaimo River Hatchery hosts the e...

Nov 05, 2023

Steamroller topples over steep Nanaimo embankment, operator not seriously hurt

NANAIMO - An operator escaped serious injury after the large piece of construction equipment he was using tumbled down a steep drop-off. Emergency crews were called to Albert St. on Monday, Oct, 30 ar...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 30, 2023

Free treatment beds announced for Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Amid a spiraling toxic drug crisis gripping the province, new no-cost residential treatment services are aimed at helping people turn their lives around.On Thursday, Oct 26 mental health and...

Oct 26, 2023

New 306-bed long term care facility coming to Lantzville

NANAIMO - Hundreds of new long-term care beds are slated for the central Island.The province unveiled plans during a Thursday, Oct. 19 news conference for a 306-bed facility in Lantzville to be built ...

Oct 19, 2023

Free harm reduction & first aid vending machine coming to Nanaimo hospital

NANAIMO - It's set to be a lot easier to obtain potentially life-saving medical supplies from local hospitals. Island Health is installing "Care and Connection Kiosks" at three Island facilities, incl...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 19, 2023

'It's very gratifying:' rehabilitation efforts paying off at fish-bearing Departure Creek

NANAIMO - Significant signs of life are visible in an urban Nanaimo creek where fish sightings were once rare. While challenges persist, advocates are encouraged about the present and hopeful for the ...

Oct 19, 2023

Man fined and banned from hunting after illegal killing of Roosevelt Elk near Chemainus

NANAIMO - The illegal capture and harvesting of a large elk proved costly for a Vancouver Island man. Kyle Emrys Watson-Harley was fined $5,100 and banned from hunting for two years following a senten...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 18, 2023

'You can see the joy in their faces:' plenty of smiling faces at inclusive Nanaimo dance studio

NANAIMO - A central Nanaimo dance studio is full of positive Friday vibes. Serra Stewart, owner of Vibrant Studios, re-launched a popular, inclusive dance class to people of a range of cognitive and p...

Daryl Major Oct 10, 2023

Masking to be required in B.C. health care settings

NANAIMO - The B.C. government wants people to be prepared for the upcoming respiratory illness season, and that includes protecting those who are most vulnerable.Medical mask-wearing will once again b...

Sep 28, 2023

Wet weather enough to ease all fire restrictions for Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - It's a sign the prolonged drought plaguing Vancouver Island for the better part of a year is starting to ease, as the Coastal Fire Centre announced all open fires will once again be permitte...

Sep 26, 2023