It has been ten years since a fire swept through the Jean Burns building leaving a large hole in the centre of Nanaimo’s downtown.
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The City of Nanaimo is seeking to partner with Nanaimo United FC to install new lighting at the Beban Park athletic fields.
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Families gathered at Comox Marina Park as BC Hydro powers an outdoor movie night with an electric vehicle.
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Vancouver Island University (VIU) is ramping up its Trades program, adding 64 seats in the coming year with investment from the Province. The Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills announced VIU is expanding the skilled trades training seats in Nanaimo in 2026-27.
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Islands Trust, the special purpose government for Gabriola Island and other Gulf Islands, is seeking community feedback on the draft of its next Official Community Plan.
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Local non-profits are encouraging the City of Nanaimo to join an internationally recognized program to support people with hidden disabilities.
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The City is taking a step towards banning the sale of invasive plants. Council voted to direct staff to bring forward amendments to the Business Licence Bylaw that would restrict the sale and distribution of invasive plants.
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Leonard Krog announced his re-election bid last week, as he prepares for Nanaimo’s local election scheduled for October 17, 2026.
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Loudon Park will soon have a new look.
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The Globe Live Studio is under new management after being sold by former owner Richard Scott to a new ownership group.
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British Columbians are being asked to be water smart this summer. This comes after three drownings in May in Nanaimo.
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The City of Courtenay is seeking community feedback on The Anderton Riverbank Restoration Project, which plans to remove a failing retaining wall along Anderton Avenue and restore the riverbank along the Courtenay river shoreline.
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All things fun and silly came together on Sunday afternoon for a regatta like no other.
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The City of Nanaimo is honouring the history of the Japanese Canadian community with the development of two projects at local parks. The City has been working with the Central Vancouver Island Japanese Canadian Society, also known as 7 Potatoes on the projects.
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The Comox Valley Regional District is looking to add flexibility to its water conservation bylaw, as it faces the possibility of entering an unprecedented stage of restrictions that could impact businesses and food gardens.
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The sun was shining, hot dogs were on the grill, and 50/50 tickets were being sold at the Legion’s 100th anniversary barbecue at their Mount Benson 256 branch on July 18th. Anniversary events for the Legion were held at branches all across Canada, honouring the sacrifices of veterans from the First and Second World Wars and other conflicts through to today.
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Cyclists on a mission to raise money for children’s health care, rode to Nanaimo’s hospital on Friday morning.
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Two youths from the Youth and Ecological Restoration Program guided the public on a tour of the Oyster River Hermitage, a 27-acre property left by the late Father Charles Brandt, a hermit and environmentalist.
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