New Lantzville ‘mental fitness trail’ believed to be first of its kind in Canada

New Lantzville ‘mental fitness trail’ believed to be first of its kind in Canada

The project itself began a few years ago, when Lantzville Mayor Mark Swain connected Rotary with Ojala’s family. They had originally approached the District to propose a memorial bench, but the idea of ​​something more proactive took over. “We should do something to help raise awareness about mental health here, so we came up with … Read more

B.C. IIO clears Nanaimo RCMP after injury during mental health call

B.C. IIO clears Nanaimo RCMP after injury during mental health call

Nanaimo RCMP officers have been cleared of wrongdoing after the arrest of a woman under the Mental Health Act in March 2022. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW) By Nanaimo StaffNewsNOW investigation concluded June 24, 2022 | 14:51 NANAIMO — The province’s Independent Investigations Bureau cleared local troopers of wrongdoing after a woman broke her foot following an interaction … Read more