For the love of the game: local soccer club builds community in the heart of Harewood

Semiu Oyolola can see the positive impacts soccer has in Nanaimo.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieOctober 2, 2026Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, Sports, Community, Culture, Soccer, Football

School district elections remain, despite acclamations in RDN and Islands Trust

Several electoral areas for the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN), and Islands Trust are uncontested this election season, but voters in areas A, B, G and H can still impact the race for their local school boards.

NanaimoLuis ZablahOctober 1, 2026Luis Zablah, City of Nanaimo, Candidates, Jacquie Hill, Mark Walsh, RDN, Regional District of Nanaimo, Nanaimo-Ladysmith', Areas, School District 68

A referendum for eligible RDN voters with Carmichael Road Watermain Replacement Project

The Regional District of Nanaimo is holding a referendum to authorize borrowing to replace a water main that’s failed twice in the last decade.

NanaimoLuis ZablahSeptember 30, 2026Luis Zablah, City of Nanaimo, Regional District of Nanaimo, RDN, Carmichael Road, Watermain Replacement Project, Rocky Chowdhury, Referendum, Municipal Elections, Nanoose Bay

Nanaimo council candidates to face off at upcoming election forum

Voters will get to hear from candidates running for mayor and council in the City of Nanaimo at an upcoming Civic Engagement Forum.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieSeptember 25, 2026Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, City of Nanaimo, Local Elections, election

Climate action hub holds election forum for City of Nanaimo candidates

Candidates for Nanaimo City Council were candid on climate change and the environment this past Tuesday. The Nanaimo Climate Action Hub (NCAH) organized a candidate forum at Beban Park Social Centre.

Nanaimo candidate forum emphasizes impact city has on the environment and climate

Candidates in Nanaimo’s municipal election are getting ready to turn their attention to the environment Tuesday night.

NanaimoJesse WoodwardSeptember 21, 2026Local Elections 2026, Jesse Woodward, environment, Climate action, climate change, Kevin Lindsay, Nanaimo Climate Action Hub, Candidate Forum, City of Nanaimo

“This is what democracy is all about, right?” Volunteer sign team erect election signs around Nanaimo

Wednesday night a Harewood backyard had been brimming with close to 1,000 election signs. Thursday morning, it was up to John Little to get those signs where people could see them.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieSeptember 18, 2026Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, City of Nanaimo, Local Elections, John Little, Richard Bruce, Sharleen Weatherley, Election Signs, Local Elections 2026

The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation goes golfing with the 33rd Golf for Life to raise money for NRGH

The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation and the Nanaimo Golf Club pair up once again on the green with their Golf for Life fundraiser. For 33 years, Golf for Life has brought golfers, community leaders, healthcare supporters and local businesses together for the greater good and some friendly competition at the Nanaimo Golf Club.

NanaimoLuis ZablahSeptember 18, 2026Luis Zablah, City of Nanaimo, UBC, NRGH, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Golf for Life, Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, Tina Moreira, Jason Sutherland, Fundraiser, University of British Columbia

Commemorating the fire that burnt down Nanaimo’s last Chinatown

Shirley Lo only has a faint memory of the fire that destroyed Nanaimo’s final Chinatown.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieSeptember 15, 2026Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, City of Nanaimo, Chinatown, Hecate St., History

RDN hosts information sessions for Departure Bay Pump Station and Force Main Expansion Project

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is working with the City of Nanaimo, and is preparing to kick off work on the Departure Bay Pump Station and Forcemain Expansion Project. The project is scheduled to take around four years to complete and will significantly affect Hammond Bay Rd, seeing the thoroughfare become unidirectional.

NanaimoLuis ZablahSeptember 11, 2026Luis Zablah, City of Nanaimo, Regional District of Nanaimo, Phil Stewart, Departure Bay, Pump Station, Forcemain, Departure Bay Pump Station and Forcemain Expansion Project, Chris Mathie, Hammond Bay Rd

Candidate nomination period closes for Nanaimo City Council and other local elections in B.C.

Nanaimo voters now have a clearer picture of who will be on the ballot this fall as the nomination period closes for candidates wanting to run in this year’s municipal election.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieSeptember 11, 2026Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, City of Nanaimo, Election, RDN, Regional District of Nanaimo, School District 68, Islands Trust

Racing Zucchinis? Central Nanaimo organizes a community led event at Mansfield Park this Sunday

Mansfield Park will be bustling this weekend. The community park is playing host to a county fair, complete with music, magic shows, booths, zucchini races, kids activities and a raffle. The event is completely run by volunteers from the surrounding neighbourhood north of Townsite Rd in Nanaimo.

NanaimoLuis ZablahSeptember 11, 2026Luis Zablah, Fraser Mah, Mansfield Park, Central Nanaimo, Townsite Road, Zucchini, Beaufort Park Food Forest

Nanaimo gets classy, with the celebration of Nanaimo Jazz Festival’s 10th anniversary

The Nanaimo Jazz Festival is set to celebrate 10 years with a free concert this weekend, and performer Luke Blu Guthrie said it's a big deal.

NanaimoLuis ZablahSeptember 10, 2026Luis Zablah, City of Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo Jazz Festival, Luke Blu Guthrie, Mary Ancheta, Mary Ancheta: Quartet, Concert, Jazz, Blues

Recovery oriented housing announced for previous 250 Terminal supportive housing site in Nanaimo

After outcry from the community and advocacy work from the City of Nanaimo, the Government of B.C. has announced they will be changing plans for an upcoming housing project.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieSeptember 4, 2026Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, City of Nanaimo, Shelia Malcomson, Leonard Krog, Government of BC, Karen Kuwica, Newcastle Community Association, Recover

Habitat for Humanity and BMEx celebrates one year of reducing building material waste

It has been one year since two organizations decided to team up and save surplus building materials from the landfill.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieSeptember 3, 2026Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island, ReStore, Building Material Exchange, Construction

25th anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day marked in Nanaimo

August 31st, 2026 marked 25 years of International Overdose Awareness Day, and community members in Nanaimo came together to grieve those who have been lost, and reflect on years of advocacy amidst a crisis.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieSeptember 2, 2026Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, Nanaimo Child Development Centre, CDC, Overdose, International Overdose Awareness Day, IOAD, Public Health

Pedal to the Metal! RDN celebrates grand opening of Bike Pump Track in Cedar

This past Monday, August 31st, rubber hit the track following a ribbon cutting at a new Bike Pump Track dedicated in memory of Mike Davidson.

NanaimoLuis ZablahSeptember 1, 2026Luis Zablah, Regional District of Nanaimo, Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation, Mike Davidson, Kathy Davidson, Jessica Stanley, Electoral Area A, Tim Harris, Nanaimo Ladysmith Public School, School District 68, Bike Pump Track, Cedar, BMX, Michelle Corfield

The Nanaimo Commercial Street Night Market hits an attendance all time high on its 7th season

This year’s Commercial Street Night Market had a boom in attendance. This year marks the market’s 7th season, bringing major foot traffic and fun to downtown every Thursday for the past 11 week.