“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

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

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

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

Fundraising campaign underway to improve safety and accessibility for free playgroup program

The Nanaimo Child Development Centre is raising funds to upgrade their indoor and outdoor play space to keep their no-cost playgroup program safe and welcoming for all.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieAugust 28, 2026Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, Nanaimo Child Development Centre, NCDC, CDC

VIU and Loaves & Fishes team up to open new Free Food Market on campus

Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank is partnering with Vancouver Island University to open a new Free Food Market on campus, to help fight against food insecurity for students and the Nanaimo community.