Health

'A horrible, horrible disease:' Walk for Alzheimer's honours Nanaimo caregiver

NANAIMO - An annual advocacy walk in Nanaimo for people impacted by declines in cognitive function holds a special meaning this year for a lifelong local resident. Susan Jarvis said her husband's deme...

May 27, 2023

Period Promise campaign helping to end period poverty

NANAIMO - United Way BC (UWBC) wants to make sure being unable to afford menstrual products doesn't prevent people from living their fullest lives. UWBC has been providing free menstrual products thro...

May 21, 2023

'We're tip-toeing into this one:' tree removal bylaw takes effect in Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - While it's no longer open season in Oceanside to chop down trees on private property, a newly enacted bylaw offers some flexibility. Town Council recently endorsed a Tree Protection B...

May 19, 2023

'Monumental day' for Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes with $7M in provincial funding

NANAIMO - A significant funding injection from the province will help ensure food security for thousands on Vancouver Island.Seven million dollars in money from the B.C. Government will go to Loaves a...

May 18, 2023

Vicious assault in downtown Nanaimo leaves victim with life-threatening injuries, police seek witnesses

NANAIMO - Local police are asking for witnesses or video footage following what they are calling a "vicious" assault involving a weapon which left one man with serious life-threatening injuries.Nanaim...

May 12, 2023

VIDEO: Enhanced BC Ferries bridge crew training simulator opens in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - An unassuming basement at BC Ferries Departure Bay terminal is helping to better prepare mariners for real-world experience.A completely renovated facility featuring a pair of rooms resembli...

May 10, 2023

Search and Rescue teams ready for busy outdoor recreation season

NANAIMO - Search and Rescue officials hope people eager to go outdoors and explore nature do it the right way.A prolonged cold and wet spring will change dramatically with plenty of sun and daytime hi...

Apr 25, 2023

'There is quite a bit of pride:' Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club enters 100th year

NANAIMO - Built on friendship and friendly competition, a local lawn bowling club has stood the test of time in the Harbour City.It was the spring of 1923 when the Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club (NLBC) for...

Apr 21, 2023

Nanaimo trails only Victoria for Vancouver Island toxic drug deaths

NANAIMO - The deadly trend of toxic drugs killing people on Vancouver Island continues to worsen. In the first three months of the year 596 lives were lost in the first three months of the year in BC....

Apr 18, 2023

'Their health is going to suffer:' food service funding ends for local seniors

NANAIMO - Expiring COVID-era provincial government funding is having major ripple effects on dozens of local seniors who benefitted from a range of convenient and vital services.Funding for local orga...

Mar 31, 2023