Nanaimo to look at temporary options for vacant Jean Burns hole

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.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieJuly 30, 2026Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, Commercial Street, Urban Planning, Downtown Nanaimo, Jean Burns, Hilary Eastmure

Gotta Catch em all! Pokémon Trainers descend upon Nanaimo for GO Fest

Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo became a hot spot for Pokémon Trainers as part of the global celebration for Pokémon GO’s 10 year anniversary, GO Fest.

NanaimoLuis ZablahJuly 14, 2026Nanaimo, Luis Zablah, City of Nanaimo, Pokemon, Maffeo Sutton Park, Downtown Nanaimo, PokemonGO, GO Fest, Angela Massop, Tyler Dodd, Richard Harlow

Nanaimo prepares alignment of Off Street Parking bylaw with City Plan

The City of Nanaimo is updating its Off Street Parking Regulations, in a move aimed at making the city more friendly to pedestrians and transit users. Last Monday, June 22 the City of Nanaimo’s councillors voted to update the 2018 “Off Street Parking” regulations.

NanaimoLuis ZablahJuly 9, 2026Nanaimo, Luis Zablah, City of Nanaimo, Ben Geselbracht, Off Street Parking Bylaw, Parking, Urban Centres, Woodgrove, Downtown Nanaimo, Country Club

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.

NanaimoLuis ZablahJune 11, 2026Nanaimo, Seniors for Climate, Downtown Nanaimo, NCAH, Nanaimo Climate Action Hub

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).