Second annual Infusion sees skying rocketing number of participants and interested healthcare workers

Hundreds of Americans once again came to visit the Harbour City this past weekend, but this time, many healthcare workers came to learn more about making Nanaimo their new home.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieApril 28, 2026Nanaimo Infusion, Tod Maffin, USA, Americans, Healthcare, Healthcare workers, Nanaimo, NRGH

Grief Fire held at Vancouver Island University 10 years after toxic drug crisis declared

On April 14, 2016, the Government of British Columbia declared a public health emergency in response to the increase in toxic drug deaths happening across the province.

With a boom in clean energy, a new art exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery, looks at the true cost of it all

While countries around the world work to switch from fossil fuels to green renewables, a new exhibit takes a step back and gives voice to those affected and affecting the clean energy transition.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieApril 13, 2026Nanaimo Art Gallery, Argentina, Nanaimo, lithium, lithium mining

Youth and ‘hidden homelessness’ data now being counted in United Way Point-in-Time Count

Once again the numbers of those living unhoused in Nanaimo remains high as United Way BC releases the latest numbers from the 2025 Point-in-Time (PiT) Count.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieMarch 27, 2026Homelessness, Nanaimo, Point-in-Time Count

Celebrating The Glass Cage and a soundtrack of a past Nanaimo

Following 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.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieFebruary 25, 2026Nanaimo, The Glass Cage, Music, Victoria, History, Music Scene, Trooper

Federal NDP leadership hopeful, Heather McPherson, stops by Nanaimo

With 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.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieFebruary 23, 2026Nanaimo, The Glass Cage, Music, Victoria, History, Music Scene, Trooper

Inside The Glass Cage, a Nanaimo band reunites over a long lost album

In 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.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieFebruary 20, 2026Nanaimo, The Glass Cage, Music, Victoria, History, Music Scene, Trooper

Snuneymuxw could soon vote municipally in October. SFN and the City of Nanaimo announce joint effort for city boundary change

Since the incorporation of the City of Nanaimo, many members of the Snuneymuxw First Nations (SFN) have not been able to vote in municipal elections.

Sexpo from VIU Students’ Union breaks down sexual health barriers

For many people, sexual health was only something taught to them in high school. Vancouver Island University Students’ Union wants to go further in breaking down stigma and opening up conversion around sexual health and consent.

Nanaimo chapter of Unplugged Canada advocate for legislation barring youth access to social media under 16

A local non-profit group is calling on parents and youth to beware of the harmful effects of their cell phone, devices, and social media.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieFebruary 5, 2026Nanaimo, Education, Unplugged Canada, Interent safety, social media, children, youth, cell phones

Kids rock! John Barsby Secondary School students take to the stage

Students from John Barsby Secondary School’s School of Rock program are gearing up to hit the stage this Friday.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieFebruary 3, 2026Nanaimo, School District 71, School of Rock, Rock music, concert, band

“Hockey is bigger than just a game.” Nanaimo Clippers host first ever Pride Night

Highlighting the importance of inclusion in sports, the Nanaimo Clippers hockey team and the Nanaimo Pride Society hosted a Pride Night for the first time.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieFebruary 2, 2026Nanaimo, Pride, Nanaimo Pride Society, Nanaimo Clippers, Hockey, Pride Night

What’s a Wind Phone? Creating space to process grief and honour loved ones

Grief can be a hard topic to talk about. A new Wind Phone gives a space for people to honour loved ones and help process grief.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieJanuary 30, 2026Nanaimo, Grief, Death, Cemetary, Conection, Wind Phone

New exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery reexamines life at Nanaimo’s Chinatowns

It has been over six decades since the last remaining Chinatown in Nanaimo was destroyed by a fire. Now, a new exhibit reflects on what was and what is now.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieJanuary 23, 2026Nanaimo, Nanaimo Art Gallery, Chinatown, Chinese, Hate crime, art, history

What is up with all this fog in Nanaimo?

Fog horns sound throughout Nanaimo as thick, cold fog has made a prolonged appearance on the coast.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieJanuary 22, 2026Nanaimo, environment, Fog, Fog horn, climate change

Jenn Strub to connect young people with poetry as Nanaimo’s new Youth Poet Laureate

Growing up, poetry was not something Jenn Strub connected with very much. But after figuring out how poetry could be a tool to express herself, she now wants to help other youth find the same connection.

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