Tag Archives: Health
Green chunk being sold as crystal meth in Kamloops contains fentanyl
KAMLOOPS - A drug alert is in effect for Kamloops starting Wednesday (July 21) and ending July 28.Interior Health stated the drug that looks like green chunk is being sold as crystal meth. A BENZO tes...
James Peters 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
Overdose advisory for Nanaimo announced by Island Health
NANAIMO - Island Health is warning drug users to take extra precautions with toxic drugs leading to increased overdoses in Nanaimo.Island Health announced an overdose advisory in Nanaimo on the aftern...
Jul 16, 2021
Provincial safer supply expanding to curb skyrocketing drug toxicity deaths
NANAIMO - Health authorities across the province will soon be able to offer pharmaceutical-grade drugs in a bid to shut out a toxic drug supply in B.C.The provincial government is budgeting $22.6 mill...
Jul 15, 2021
Barriere COVID-19 clinic closes early due to heat
BARRIERE, B.C. - The Barriere COVID-19 immunization clinic is closing at 2 p.m. today (July 14) due to extreme heat.Interior Health said individuals with booked appointments after 2 p.m. are being con...
Jul 14, 2021
Nanaimo vet clinics strained by labour shortage
NANAIMO - A long time employee of a south Nanaimo veterinary clinic says more professionals are required to care for sick and injured pets.Erika Boulet, manager of Petroglyph Animal Hospital, said Nan...
Jul 14, 2021
Significant restrictions in B.C. long-term care homes easing
NANAIMO - Families will soon be able to spend more time with their loved ones in care homes. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Thursday, July 8 announced restrictions at long-term care hom...
Jul 08, 2021
$1M in grants open for Nanaimo and area organizations helping the most vulnerable
NANAIMO - A significant amount of money is now available in funding for organizations working to reduce homelessness. Nearly $1.1 million is available for the Nanaimo area and slightly less than $1 mi...
Jul 05, 2021
'Figure of hope' praised for role in COVID-19 fight after death
MONTREAL - A Quebec woman who was the first person in Canada to receive a COVID-19 vaccine has died. Gisele Lvesque, 89, died on June 28 peacefully of natural causes, surrounded by family, according t...
Jul 04, 2021
Source of RIH COVID-19 outbreak under investigation by Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - On Wednesday (June 30), Interior Health declared a COVID-19 outbreak was taking place at Royal Inland Hospital. The outbreak was reported in the surgical unit on Six South.Six South remains...
Jul 02, 2021
Our Community
ONE MAN'S OPINION
COLLINS: Changes in our justice system are critical
16h ago
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Get it Done for the Fall Season
Question of the Week
Have you already made an appointment to get your winter tires on?
Oct 02, 2024
The Tattle of Hastings
THE TATTLE OF HASTINGS: Hall of Rust Valley Restorers unveils dream car, talks of build for father, sings of Kamloops roots
Oct 02, 2024
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Making Compost for the Garden
BC Votes
STREAMING: Kamloops All-Candidates Forums
Sep 30, 2024
One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: Someone finally takes the lead in reducing plastics
Sep 29, 2024