📷 A Harbour Air Seaplane lands in the Nanaimo Harbour in front of Protection Island. Photo by Jesse Woodward.
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A Nanaimo artist has been long listed for the Polaris Music Prize, an annual music award given on artistic merit to Canadian Artists. On June 11th the Polaris Long List was released and alongside 39 other albums was Hard Hearted Woman, by Nanaimo’s own Ora Cogan. Cogan now has a chance to win the $30,000 Polaris Prize.
Read MoreNanaimo’s Old City Quarter was filled with music this past weekend as the annual Sounds of Summer concert series kicked off with a special event.
Read MoreWith summer right around the corner, the annual Nanaimo music festival is back with a fresh new paintjob after adapting to challenges faced in 2024.
Read MoreFollowing the story of a long lost record being found, former Nanaimo-based band, The Glass Cage, was reunited for the first time in over 50 years.
Read MoreWith little over a month out from the federal NDP leadership election, NDP leadership candidate and current MP Heather McPherson made a stop in Nanaimo to hear from local party members.
Read MoreIn the summer of 1968, performing a once in a lifetime gig, a band of Vancouver Island teenage boys decided to record their live performance, an album that never saw the light of day, until now.
Read MoreA local musician has reached a life goal as they play a hometown show while on tour with the National Youth Orchestra of Canada.
Read MoreA beloved downtown Nanaimo music festival is reimagining Backyard Fest after almost being cancelled last year.
Read MoreFor 20 years, the Nanaimo Blues Festival has been bringing international and local blues music to Nanaimo’s backyard, but right now, they are wondering why provincial funding has not been renewed for an important fund.
Read MoreThe Vancouver Island Symphony is celebrating its 30th anniversary season by highlighting the history and future of the symphony.
Read MoreAmongst the bustling downtown area, in an old bank building is the Vault Cafe. The cafe which has been known as a hub for coffee and community, is celebrating its ten-year anniversary this weekend.
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