Health

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

Single warming centre open for Nanaimo's vulnerable population

NANAIMO - For those experiencing homelessness during the winter months, a warming centre can be the difference between life or death.The Society for Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy (SEIA) is offering t...

Dec 01, 2021

Inattentive driver sentenced for fatal rear-end crash in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Andrew Capadouca's wife kissed him and waved goodbye as he rode off on his motorcycle headed for lunch on a clear, warm afternoon in Nanaimo.Minutes later the 73-year-old retiree was pronoun...

Nov 29, 2021

Nanaimo St. John Ambulance official hopes flooding leads to increased preparedness

NANAIMO - Damaging floods in parts of B.C. has a local emergency preparedness advocate stressing the importance of being ready for natural disasters.Six people have been confirmed killed or missing, w...

Nov 26, 2021

City of Nanaimo issues vaccine mandate for employees

NANAIMO - All City of Nanaimo employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 10, 2022.Employees who fail to provide proof of vaccination will be given furthe...

Nov 23, 2021