Tag Archives: Health
B.C. reported 742 new COVID-19 cases over four days, more than half are in Interior Health
VICTORIA - Once again, Interior Health accounted for more than half of cases in the B.C. government's latest COVID-19 update.Between July 30 and Aug. 3, the province is reporting 742 new cases of COVI...
Dylana Kneeshaw Aug 03, 2021
Interior Health to host pop-up vaccination clinic at FreshCo in Sahali
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health (IH) says another pop-up vaccination clinic will be available in Kamloops next week. Starting Monday, Aug. 9, IH will be hosting a recurring pop-up clinic at the FreshCo gro...
Dylana Kneeshaw Aug 03, 2021
Monthly event helped Nanaimo's homeless keep their feet safe
NANAIMO - People living rough in Nanaimo no longer have to worry about their shoes falling apart. The second monthly Happy Feet give away on Friday, July 30 helped dozens of people experiencing homele...
Jul 30, 2021
Nanaimo Brain Injury Society receives provincial support
NANAIMO - Local individuals living with acquired brain injury will soon have better access to support services and programs.The Nanaimo Brain Injury Society (NBIS) received $65,000 from the ministry o...
Jul 29, 2021
Following regional restrictions this week, B.C reports 204 new COVID-19 cases Thursday
VICTORIA - COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise Thursday (July 29), with the province reporting 204 new cases of the virus around B.C. In an update, B.C's Ministry of Health states 107 of those new c...
Doug Collins Jul 29, 2021
Undercover operation by Oceanside RCMP sends fentanyl trafficker to jail
NANAIMO - A Nanaimo man was handed an 18 month jail sentence for possessing and selling fentanyl on multiple occasions. Peter Reiner Niederhumer, 52, was sentenced on Wednesday, July 28 after pleading...
Jul 29, 2021
Parksville Food Bank in dire need of fresh produce
PARKSVILLE - Hundreds of people in the Oceanside region could be forced to go without fresh fruits and vegetables. The Parksville Food Bank is running desperately low on fresh produce. Bonnie Brown wi...
Jul 28, 2021
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
Kamloops RCMP, NSBIA say systemic changes needed to address ongoing social challenges
KAMLOOPS - There are growing calls in Kamloops for better mental health and addictions treatments, and specialized resources to address social disturbances on city streets. Kamloops RCMP say a signifi...
Jul 23, 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
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