Tag Archives: Health
Nanaimo doctor sparks motivation during National Non Smoking Week
NANAIMO - A local family doctor and smoking cessation specialist is highlighting the importance of butting out. Dr. Derek Poteryko said National Non Smoking Week, headlined by Weedless Wednesday, is a...
Jan 18, 2023
Salvation Army to tear down aging half of downtown Nanaimo building
NANAIMO - A critical local social service provider is forging ahead with redevelopment plans to expand its busy Nicol St. location. Salvation Army New Hope Centre executive director Jeffrey Baergen sa...
Jan 16, 2023
“It gives you a real sense of pride:' North Oyster Fire Rescue launches recruiting drive
NANAIMO - A volunteer fire department serving the rural Yellow Point area hopes a pending recruiting drive will add reinforcements to their ranks.North Oyster Fire Rescue (NOFR) deputy chief Tony Marc...
Jan 14, 2023
Respiratory illnesses leveling off after early season peak
NANAIMO - Following elevated numbers of people sick from seasonal illnesses, the province reported more positive signs following a turbulent early start to flu season.During a Friday, Jan 13 media bri...
Jan 13, 2023
NRGH turns 60-years-old, advocates demand new hospital tower
NANAIMO - It has seen better days, but the future of primary health care in the mid-Island area has nowhere to go but up.The Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation is recognizing the 60th anniversar...
Jan 11, 2023
NRGH among 20 hospitals to have emergency operation centre reactivated to manage patient flow
NANAIMO - With the number of sick patients requiring acute care, the Ministry of Health announced a strategy to ease congestion at the province's busiest hospitals. The province's Minister of Health A...
Jan 06, 2023
No additional jail time for Nanaimo man following local bank robberies & assault
NANAIMO - A man who pled guilty to a pair of same-day bank robberies was handed a time-served jail sentence and three years probation.Alexander Ivan Badger Junior, 32, faced charges of two counts of r...
Jan 03, 2023
Stone Soup celebrates grand opening of new, permanent commercial kitchen
NANAIMO - It's an event over two years in the making, but Stone Soup finally has a permanent home. The organization which provides free meals to anyone who needs them had been renting commercial kitch...
Dec 28, 2022
Island Health unveils text alert system for toxic drugs
NANAIMO - Toxic drug advisories issued by Island Health are now available through a new system anyone can sign up for anonymously. People can receive toxic drug bulletins from Island Health by texting...
Dec 15, 2022
Fire protection recommendations for Nanaimo River residents expected in new year
NANAIMO - Future service options could maternalize next month on the future of firefighting protection in the Nanaimo River area. A Regional District of Nanaimo engagement summary impacting 72 propert...
Dec 12, 2022