City of Nanaimo showcases climate change adaptation projects amidst visit from Philippines delegates

With the City’s Sea Level Rise Management Plan almost complete, Nanaimo is visited by Philippine government officials as part of a peer exchange program focused on climate adaptation and reducing disasters.

“You can't move forward unless people are moving forward together.” Nanaimo celebrates tenth annual Pride Parade

Over the weekend thousands of people came out to celebrate the tenth annual Pride Parade in Nanaimo.

Flag raising marks 30 years of Pride in Nanaimo

Marking 30 years of pride in Nanaimo, and ten years of the Nanaimo Pride Society.

“People need to have options.” Community voices call for more sober housing in Nanaimo

The City of Nanaimo is once again calling on the provincial government to provide more dry housing services in the city.

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.

The Nanaimo Jazz scene flourishes with the local Jazz groups working together to organize the Sunday Jazz Brunch series

A trio of groups are teaming up to help keep the Jazz scene alive in Nanaimo. The Sunday Jazz Brunch is a six week series of events that began on May 17, continuing through to June 21.

Councillor Paul Manly sets gears in motion bringing construction noise complaints to the forefront on this week's council meetin

Nanaimo City Council has directed staff to review the city’s noise bylaw, after citizen complaints about construction noise.

NanaimoLuis ZablahJune 5, 2026Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Council, Noise Control Bylaw, Construction

New project at Piper’s Lagoon Park to enhance viewing the night sky

Piper’s Lagoon Park is viewed as one of the best places in Nanaimo to see the stars, and a new project is making it easier to experience the night sky

Local ElderDog group in need of volunteers to bring support and connections for seniors and their dogs

A group in the Nanaimo-Oceanside area is calling for more volunteers to help make sure seniors can keep their dogs at home.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieJune 3, 2026Elderdog, Dog, Dog walking, Seniors, Elderly people

Forest Flowers is the City of Nanaimo’s first piece of Temporary Public Art for 2026

Forest Flowers by local artists Eliza Gardiner and Isaiah Kingdon, part of Nanaimo’s Temporary Public Art Program, has been unveiled. The new sculpture is located at Kinette Evergreen Park on Ninth Street.

Cyclists take to the streets for Critical Mass in Nanaimo

Around 50 cyclists took to the streets around Nanaimo's downtown Friday evening to spread awareness for rider safety.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieJune 1, 2026City of Nanaimo, Critical Mass, Bike riding, cycling, Infrasturctor

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).

Climate scientist warns warmer and drier conditions on Vancouver Island could lead to more severe wildfires this season

Fire season is underway in B.C. This year it could be more severe than usual.

NanaimoJeannie LinMay 25, 2026Vancouver Island, Wildfire

WorkBC and VIVRS team up to help job seekers with opening a new pop up shop in downtown Nanaimo next month

A new pop up shop is offering job seekers free professional clothing donated by the community.

NanaimoLuis ZablahMay 21, 2026Nanaimo, WorkBC, Renewed 4 You, VIVRS, Employment, Interviews

Over a month since the closure of Hub and the need for a new location is felt more than ever

It has been over a month since a year-round drop-in service hub closed in downtown Nanaimo, leaving many community services looking for new ways to keep those living on the street from falling through the cracks.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieMay 21, 2026Nanaimo, The Hub, Hub, Service Hub, SECA, South end community, unhoused, Housing

‘Paying it forward’: How one bakery in downtown Nanaimo is making sure nobody goes hungry

Operating on Commercial street in downtown Nanaimo since 2018, Red’s Bakery has been described by its supporters as a pillar of downtown Nanaimo. The bakery’s Pay It Forward system provides free meals to anyone and everyone who comes in and asks.

NanaimoJeannie LinMay 15, 2026Nanaimo, bakery, food