Health

VIDEO: Coast to coast hike in northern England was a sight to behold

Editor's Note: NanaimoNewsNOW reporter Ian Holmes provides a recap following his week-long hike along a historic fortification wall in Northern England.NANAIMO - Sprawling livestock filled farmland, a...

Sep 11, 2022

Fall COVID-19 booster program rolling out from public health

NANAIMO - The pending cold and flu season is prompting a renewed campaign against COVID-19 from provincial public health.Beginning over the coming days, those registered through public health will beg...

Sep 06, 2022

'There are younger people getting it too:' Nanaimo myeloma marcher advocates for early testing

NANAIMO - Spreading awareness and fundraising for a cure are the main goals of an annual community march.The Nanaimo Multiple Myeloma March returns Monday, Sep. 5 beginning at 10 a.m. from Maffeo Sutt...

Sep 05, 2022

'Fentanyl basically renders you unconscious:' Nanaimo man's battle with addiction highlights awareness event

NANAIMO - Awareness, conversation and community were key themes in an event at Maffeo Sutton Park.Wednesday, Aug. 31 marked International Overdose Awareness Day, an event with growing significance in ...

Aug 31, 2022

Easier access to campus & classrooms coming for Nanaimo VIU students

NANAIMO - A $3.3 million provincial grant, Vancouver Island University is set to upgrade its campus to become more inclusive and accessible.The money will go towards upgrades for hard-to-access areas ...

Aug 31, 2022

'Connection is correction:' reducing stigma and remembering those lost during Overdose Awareness Day

NANAIMO - It's a day of mourning, remembrance, and recognition that we are now in the seventh year of a public health emergency.Wednesday, Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, with a commu...

Aug 31, 2022

New supports coming to Nanaimo for people with mental health & substance use challenges

NANAIMO - New supports and services are preparing to come online over the next three years to prevent people slipping into homelessness.The provincial government announced plans for up to 30 home supp...

Aug 25, 2022

VIDEO: 'This is a great outlet to introduce sport:' Nanaimo soccer camp connects with youth on many levels

NANAIMO - A day of soccer aimed to kickstart a life-long love of the sport and pass along some valuable lessons to eager participants.Following a two-year pandemic pause, the ninth annual Hope and Hea...

Aug 22, 2022

Substantial drug busts lands Nanaimo woman prison sentence

NANAIMO - A deal brokered between the Crown and defence likely saved a Nanaimo woman several additional years behind bars after she pleaded guilty to half a dozen drug and weapons charges.Tasha Luan L...

Aug 22, 2022

Seasonal mobility mat rolled out at Departure Bay Beach

NANAIMO - A new feature has been unveiled at a popular Nanaimo beach aimed at improving accessibility for a wide range of users.City staff recently installed a mobility mat at Departure Bay Beach near...

Aug 17, 2022