“You can't move forward unless people are moving forward together.” Nanaimo celebrates tenth annual Pride Parade

Over the weekend thousands of people came out to celebrate the tenth annual Pride Parade in Nanaimo.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieJune 16, 2026Pride, Pride Parade, Nanaimo Pride Society, City of Nanaimo, History

Youth Climate Corps bring emergency preparedness initiatives for second year in Courtenay

A group of youths in the Comox Valley is making sure the region is prepared for climate emergencies.

Jeannie LinJune 15, 2026Comox Valley, Climate action

Flag raising marks 30 years of Pride in Nanaimo

Marking 30 years of pride in Nanaimo, and ten years of the Nanaimo Pride Society.

“People need to have options.” Community voices call for more sober housing in Nanaimo

The City of Nanaimo is once again calling on the provincial government to provide more dry housing services in the city.

Climate change advocates gather at the heart of downtown Nanaimo to raise awareness in peaceful protest

Last Saturday June 6, local residents gathered around Diana Krall Plaza and the Harbourfront Library at 90 Commercial Street in downtown Nanaimo. Seniors for Climate consists of peaceful protests where participants sit and chat while making collages on climate themes as they sing protest songs.

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).