The Nanaimo Jazz scene flourishes with the local Jazz groups working together to organize the Sunday Jazz Brunch series

A trio of groups are teaming up to help keep the Jazz scene alive in Nanaimo. The Sunday Jazz Brunch is a six week series of events that began on May 17, continuing through to June 21.

Councillor Paul Manly sets gears in motion bringing construction noise complaints to the forefront on this week's council meetin

Nanaimo City Council has directed staff to review the city’s noise bylaw, after citizen complaints about construction noise.

NanaimoLuis ZablahJune 5, 2026Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Council, Noise Control Bylaw, Construction

Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society finds a record amount of smolts for 2026

A Comox Valley environmental group is reporting record Coho salmon smolt counts in Brooklyn Creek, following recovery efforts.

Jeannie LinJune 5, 2026Comox Valley, Watershed, brooklyn Creek

New project at Piper’s Lagoon Park to enhance viewing the night sky

Piper’s Lagoon Park is viewed as one of the best places in Nanaimo to see the stars, and a new project is making it easier to experience the night sky

Nanaimo Lions Foundation Dog Walk seeking donations to provide guide dogs to Canadians with disabilities

The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides provides service dogs at no costs to Canadians with disabilities. Every year they raise money by organizing walks in more than 200 communities across the country.

Jeannie LinJune 4, 2026dogs, nanaimo, guide dogs

Local ElderDog group in need of volunteers to bring support and connections for seniors and their dogs

A group in the Nanaimo-Oceanside area is calling for more volunteers to help make sure seniors can keep their dogs at home.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieJune 3, 2026Elderdog, Dog, Dog walking, Seniors, Elderly people

Forest Flowers is the City of Nanaimo’s first piece of Temporary Public Art for 2026

Forest Flowers by local artists Eliza Gardiner and Isaiah Kingdon, part of Nanaimo’s Temporary Public Art Program, has been unveiled. The new sculpture is located at Kinette Evergreen Park on Ninth Street.

Cyclists take to the streets for Critical Mass in Nanaimo

Around 50 cyclists took to the streets around Nanaimo's downtown Friday evening to spread awareness for rider safety.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieJune 1, 2026City of Nanaimo, Critical Mass, Bike riding, cycling, Infrasturctor

Comox Valley Water Services urges residents to be aware of water consumption habits during Watershed Awareness Week

The Comox Valley Regional District is making sure residents are well-informed about where their water comes from. Watershed Awareness Week runs from May 26. to 30.

The OV Arts Centre hosts Open House amidst its planned renovations for the venue

The Old Victoria (OV) Arts Centre is set for renovations as the local venue works towards a new chapter with the help of The Nanaimo Performing Arts Guild (NPAG).

Climate scientist warns warmer and drier conditions on Vancouver Island could lead to more severe wildfires this season

Fire season is underway in B.C. This year it could be more severe than usual.

NanaimoJeannie LinMay 25, 2026Vancouver Island, Wildfire

Oceanside not-for-profit signals 'SOS' to keep youth, family, and senior programs running

Since 1968, the Society of Organized Services has been working to meet the needs of school children, families and seniors throughout the Oceanside area. Now the organization needs money to make sure those programs and services can continue.

WorkBC and VIVRS team up to help job seekers with opening a new pop up shop in downtown Nanaimo next month

A new pop up shop is offering job seekers free professional clothing donated by the community.

NanaimoLuis ZablahMay 21, 2026Nanaimo, WorkBC, Renewed 4 You, VIVRS, Employment, Interviews

Over a month since the closure of Hub and the need for a new location is felt more than ever

It has been over a month since a year-round drop-in service hub closed in downtown Nanaimo, leaving many community services looking for new ways to keep those living on the street from falling through the cracks.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieMay 21, 2026Nanaimo, The Hub, Hub, Service Hub, SECA, South end community, unhoused, Housing

‘Paying it forward’: How one bakery in downtown Nanaimo is making sure nobody goes hungry

Operating on Commercial street in downtown Nanaimo since 2018, Red’s Bakery has been described by its supporters as a pillar of downtown Nanaimo. The bakery’s Pay It Forward system provides free meals to anyone and everyone who comes in and asks.

NanaimoJeannie LinMay 15, 2026Nanaimo, bakery, food