Health

More than 80% of Island Health vaccinated, province eyes new ways to promote vaccinations

NANAIMO - Island Health has the second highest number of vaccinated people across B.C. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry detailed the current state of vaccination efforts on Tuesday, July 27....

Jul 27, 2021

New Milestone: At least 60% of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have now received their second dose

VICTORIA - As vaccination rates continue to go up and many people are now eligible for their second dose, the province has now set a new milestone.80.6% (3,736,651) of eligible people 12 and older in ...

Jul 26, 2021

Hope Air announces funding from Coastal GasLink and LNG Canada to support B.C. patients

TORONTO - Canada's only national charity providing flights and accommodations to those in financial need who must travel for medical care far from home - is proud to announce donations of $10,000 each...

Jul 26, 2021

New daily amount of COVID cases continue to go up as province reopens

VICTORIA - B.C. is reporting 112 new cases of COVID-19 today, along with four new deaths, which brings the overall total to 1,767.There are currently 603 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and o...

Jul 23, 2021

Kick-off to capital fundraising campaign launched for an ECHO Ultrasound at St. John Hospital

NORTHERN BC - The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation has stepped up to try and bring the very best care closer to home for patients throughout Northern British Columbia.Recently the need for an...

Jul 23, 2021

No new deaths reported in the province as vaccination numbers continue to rise

VICTORIA - 80.2% of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 56.9% have received their second dose.In addition, 81.2% of all eligible adults in B...

Jul 22, 2021

'It's a crucial service:' Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrates 35 years

NANAIMO - A life-changing non-profit guiding people with developmental disabilities intends to be around for many years following uncertain times. Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrated i...

Jul 22, 2021

Five new AED's in the North

PRINCE GEORGE - The MLA for Prince George-Valemount held a small gathering at Masich Place Stadium this afternoon to unveil a new all-season automated external defibrillator. The money for it was rais...

Jul 22, 2021

59% of eligible adults have now received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

VICTORIA - 80.1% of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have now received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 55.6% have received their second dose.In addition, 81.1% of all eligible adults ...

Jul 21, 2021

RDN advances plans to expand Ravensong Aquatic Centre

QUALICUM BEACH -A long-discussed vision to expand the Ravensong Aquatic Centre (RAC) in Qualicum Beach is proceeding after the process was paused.The Regional District of Nanaimo announced it's moving...

Jul 17, 2021