City of Nanaimo to look at banning the sale of invasive plants

As invasive species cause harm to native ecosystems around the world, on a local level, the City of Nanaimo is looking at banning the sale and distribution of certain invasive plants.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 26, 2025Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, invasive plants, invasive species, environment

Celebrating pride in the community and out in nature

June is Pride Month, and a local bird enthusiast is encouraging people to not only celebrate pride in the community but also out in nature.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 4, 2025Nanaimo, Birds, Pride Month

City to redesign controversial ‘O’ in Nanaimo Sign

What says ‘Nanaimo’ more than just a giant sign spelling out the name in the middle of Maffeo Sutton Park?

Lauryn MackenzieJune 2, 2025Nanaimo, Nanaimo Bar

VIU to cut Master of Community Planning program amidst a worker shortage in the industry

Kyle Wickland was excited when he was accepted to the Master of Community Planning program at Vancouver Island University this year.

Comox Valley Regional District events raise watershed awareness

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is inviting local residents to learn about the Comox Lake Watershed this week through a series of events they are calling Watershed Awareness Days.

Health Minister formally announces Community-Led, Crisis Response in Comox Valley

On Tuesday, May 20th, B.C.’s Minister of Health Josie Osborne formally announced the Crisis Response, Community-Led team expanding to the Comox Valley.

Delicious: World’s largest Nanaimo bar unveiled in the harbour city

It’s official, Nanaimo now holds the record for the world’s largest Nanaimo bar.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 20, 2025Nanaimo, Nanaimo Bar, City of Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University

Vancouver Island volunteers battle against invasive Scotch broom

BroomBusters are on a mission to clear Vancouver Island of the invasive plant Scotch broom.

City of Courtenay acknowledges International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, and in a City of Courtenay Council Meeting on May 7th, Councillor Evan Jolicoeur made a statement on behalf of the council.

Going for grand slam, roller derby team raffles $1000

North Island Roller Derby is running a raffle, fundraising to help cover expenses, expand the league, and engage the community.

Heather WatsonMay 9, 2025Comox Valley, roller derby, sports, raffle, fundraiser, community

Evo bike share success in Nanaimo sees expansion and introduction of e-scooters

It has been a full year since the Evolve Bike Share program started in Nanaimo, and the company has announced an expansion of the bike share program while also introducing electric scooters into the mix.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 8, 2025Nanaimo, e-bikes, e-scooter, Evo, Evolve

No backyard, no problem: Backyard Fest keeps the local music scene alive with new Sunk City music festival

A beloved downtown Nanaimo music festival is reimagining Backyard Fest after almost being cancelled last year.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 8, 2025Backyard Fest, Music, Nanaimo

Nanaimo council to reconsider Loudon Park boathouse project

After concerns from the community that a new boathouse at Loudon Park would see 29 mature trees cut down, Nanaimo city council is reconsidering the project.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 7, 2025Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo

Art student explores gender dysphoria through Barbie’s form

The annual student art exhibition at North Island College in Comox Valley has wrapped up, and CHLY and CVOX met at the studio with one student to hear their experience of exhibiting their own work, a series titled “They”.