Tag Archives: Health
'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
Nanaimo hospital receives funding for new acute care ward
NANAIMO - Provincial funds are at last flowing for a long-discussed high acuity unit (HAU) at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. (NRGH)Funding led by the province was confirmed for a 12 bed high acuit...
Mar 23, 2023
Island Health encouraged with influenza trajectory following challenging season
NANAIMO - A severe, fast-striking flu season fizzled after peaking for about three weeks between mid November and early December. Dr. Michael Benusic, an Island Health medical health officer, said the...
Mar 13, 2023