Health

Northern Health lifts booking pause on vaccine appointments after one day

PRINCE GEORGE - A brief pause on booking COVID-19 vaccine appointments is no longer in effect in Northern Health.In a news release Saturday (Jan. 8) morning, Northern Health says the additional capaci...

Jan 08, 2022

Multiple provinces delay in-person learning as COVID cases and hospitalizations rise

Ontario is joining the list of provinces delaying in-person schooling in the new year, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise across the country.Monday's announcement by Ontario Premi...

Jan 04, 2022

'We're in a different game': BC health officials update guidance around Omicron variant

PRINCE GEORGE - In an impromptu Christmas eve briefing, BC health officials have provided new guidance in light of the surge in Omicron cases over the past few days in the province."We're in a differe...

Dec 24, 2021

New COVID restrictions in B.C. to close bars, gyms, & 50 per cent capacity limits on all venues

NANAIMO - The B.C. Government has announced additional restrictions for this holiday season.The new restrictions are due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases and concerns about rapid community spread of t...

Dec 21, 2021

Emancipated dog and her 5 puppies found abandoned in Nanaimo

- Editors note: This article contains a graphic image some readers might find disturbing. NANAIMO - A two-year-old dog and her five puppies are now being cared for by the BC SPCA after being found on ...

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

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

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