Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Extended Christmas break for B.C. students due to rapid spread of Omicron variant
NANAIMO - B.C. students will be away from classrooms longer than planned as officials grapple with rising Omicron-fuelled COVID-19 cases.Education minister Jennifer Whiteside said in a news conference...
Dec 29, 2021
More restrictions, more boosters in provinces today as Omicron threat looms
Canada's battle to contain the Omicron variant continues on multiple fronts today, with three provinces reintroducing public health restrictions and a fourth expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine...
Dec 20, 2021
More restrictions, more boosters in provinces today as Omicron threat looms
Canada's battle to contain the Omicron variant continues on multiple fronts today, with three provinces reintroducing public health restrictions and a fourth expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine...
Dec 20, 2021
Province-wide health restrictions place limits on events/gatherings, sports tournaments cancelled
NANAIMO - Drastically rising COVID-19 cases in the province led to several notable public health orders to take effect Monday Dec 20.Dr. Bonnie Henry told a Friday, Dec 17 media briefing action is req...
Dec 17, 2021
'There's a lot of uncertainty:' officials weigh possible impact of Omicron variant
NANAIMO - Vastly more COVID-19 cases are expected as health officials gauge various scenarios a new variant of the virus could bring.A modelling presentation by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie He...
Dec 14, 2021
Nanaimo nurses hop aboard international cargo ships to vaccinate passengers
NANAIMO - Life of a nurse is anything but normal, just ask a pair of Nanaimo health professionals handed a unique task.Shaylyn Salisbury and Johanna Chang are among a small team of Public Health nurse...
Dec 07, 2021
Saysutshun, formerly Newcastle Island, given 'correct name' by province
NANAIMO - Newcastle Island, just off the coast of the Harbour City, is no more.After discussions with Snuneymuxw First Nation, the Newcastle Island Marine Park will officially be named Saysutshun Park...
Dec 06, 2021
'I have a passion for life again:' funded Nanaimo beds targeting mental health & addictions treatment
NANAIMO - Cost efficiencies and a focus on turning out of reach private beds into publicly funded facilities has seen Nanaimo treatment options increase.Following funding made available in early 2021,...
Dec 03, 2021
Mask mandate increased ahead of holiday season, first omicron case confirmed
NANAIMO - After cases were first detected in eastern Canada of a new COVID-19 variant of concern, B.C. has reported its first instance of omicron.First detected in southern Africa, the newest variant ...
Nov 30, 2021
Non-essential fuel rationing extended through mid-December
NANAIMO - Fill ups at area gas stations will be limited for a little while longer.A provincial state of emergency and subsequent rationing of fuel products has been extended through to at least Dec. 1...
Nov 29, 2021