A nurse in Nanaimo received a week-long suspension this week after improperly accessing patient records. The BC College of Nurses and Midwives announced the decision this week against Jordan Gerrard of Nanaimo. Without authorization, Gerrard accessed patient records between February and April of 2023. According to the college, a panel of...

For the second time this year, BC will be testing their emergency alert system. The provincial government says they will be doing a test of the system to make sure it works in the event of an actual emergency. They do this twice a year when possible. They say you’ll hear...

BC’s chief veterinarian is warning clinics to take extra steps to prevent spreading avian flu, but an Island wildlife rescue centre is already ahead of the curve. The Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) in Merville has had biosecurity and handling protocols in place for years, including for visitors on tours,...

A total of $220,000 will be up for grabs starting next year and the Sunshine Coast Foundation says organizations can now apply for a chunk of that money starting in January.  The program will be called the Sunshine Coast Prosperity Fund, and according to the foundation, the money will go...

The Sunshine Coast Regional District has elected to replace the chair and vice-chair.  According to the district, District of Sechelt councillor Alton Toth was elected by acclamation to replace Area A director Leonard Lee, and Area B director Justine Gabais will serve as the new vice-chair, taking over from Area...

Funding for climate adaptation initiatives has been received by the Regional District of Nanaimo to help build a coastal strategy they say will help increase resiliency.   A total of $310,750 was given to the district by the federal government through Natural Resources Canada to help with climate change adaptation,...