Health

VIDEO: Santa leaves sleigh at home, touches down at NRGH in a helicopter

NANAIMO - Jolly Old Saint Nick made an appearance at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) to spread cheer to children at Island hospitals.While this event was limited last year due to the pandemic...

Dec 15, 2021

Liberal renew call for rapid testing

PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Liberals are reiterating their calls for increased access to rapid COVID-19 tests while the NDP government continues to stockpile the tests. Rapid tests should be considered as ...

Dec 10, 2021

'It's just sad': Serious concerns raised about seniors living conditions at Gateway Lodge

WARNING: This story contains graphic content that some readers might find disturbing. Discretion is advised.PRINCE GEORGE - Serious concerns have been raised about the conditions inside a third-floor ...

Dec 09, 2021

Opioid crisis still raging

PRINCE GEORGE - It is a crisis and has been for years. That's according to BC's Chief Coroner, Lisa LaPointe. Her agency released a report painting a picture of the opioid crisis in 2021. It indicates...

Dec 09, 2021

Seven die in Nanaimo in October from drug toxicity as B.C. continues to set new records

NANAMO - October is now the deadliest month in our province's history for illicit drug toxicity.201 lives were lost last month, which equates to just over six people dying per day. Seven fatalities we...

Dec 09, 2021

Man sentenced for extended sexual abuse of young Nanaimo girl

NANAMO - Agonizing impacts of abuse at the hands of a once trusted family friend were highlighted during an emotional sentencing hearing.Robert Wayne Calvert, 51, had two years tacked onto an existing...

Dec 09, 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

Overdose alert issued for Quesnel

QUESNEL - Northern Health reports there has been an increase in overdose events in Quesnel.The reported substance is light purple/blue in powder/pebbles sold as down, when broken apart it turns pink.N...

Dec 04, 2021

Prostate cancer scare compels Nanaimo man to step up advocacy

NANAIMO - A three time cancer survivor has new role in his retirement years: helping other people grappling with the same harrowing health battles he faced.Don Helgeson of Nanaimo, a recently retired ...

Dec 04, 2021

PG Palliative Care Society branching out

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society is switching up its mandate and has many new ventures underway. For instance, they created a labyrinth in the wooded area behind their...

Dec 02, 2021