📷 A Harbour Air Seaplane lands in the Nanaimo Harbour in front of Protection Island. Photo by Jesse Woodward.
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Nanaimo’s Seventh Street Pump Station is getting an early upgrade after heavy rains in November 2021 overwhelmed the system. During the atmospheric river event, both of the system's pumps had to operate at the same time, meaning if one failed, sewers in the area could have overflowed.
Read MoreWith their job at the Nanaimo Art Gallery bailey macabre has to write a lot of land acknowledgements, and this week they will be hosting a workshop to teach the value and importance behind
Read MoreAs the provincial election approaches in October, Elections BC has a new tool to help voters find what electoral district they are in.
Read MoreRegistration has opened for Inclusion BC’s Everybody Belongs! Conference that will be held in Nanaimo this spring.
Read MoreOn February 14th members of the Nanaimo community took to the streets to bring awareness to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) across Canada.
Read MoreJulian Fell, alternate director for the Regional District of Nanaimo’s Electoral Area F, claimed that global warming was “not happening” and is based on what he called “junk science” at the RDN’s recent board meeting on Tuesday, February 13.
Read MoreChocolate can be one of the sweetest gifts to give the person you love for Valentine's Day, and student Grace Poirier knows a thing or two about chocolate.
Read MoreNanaimo city councillor Tyler Brown says he was personally threatened at a city council meeting on Monday, February 5.
Read MoreAt a special council meeting on Monday, February 12 Nanaimo City Council voted to cancel a second Alternative Approval Process to take out a $48.5 million dollar loan to rebuild the public works yard
Read MoreSometimes laughter is the best medicine and a new laughter yoga class is finding new ways to help people destress and boost happiness.
Read MoreThe City and Regional District of Nanaimo are looking for people to join the Acting for Climate Together program, or ACT, for a second year.
Read MoreCanadian Blood Services was at Vancouver Island University today calling on students to step up and get their cheeks swabbed
Read MoreTo celebrate Black History Month, Crimson Coast Dance is bringing a month-long event to connect those to African culture.
Read MoreA VIU nursing professor and member of the Harm Reduction Nurses Association is questioning if the plan to expand the prescribed safer supply program in British Columbia is feasible after the provincial health officer released a review of the program.
Read MoreThe Nanaimo Art Gallery will be opening its new exhibition Stories that animate us this week that will share and reflect on the importance of stories telling.
Read MoreHousing minister Ravi Kahlon says that the province is working to help people in Nanaimo with the rising cost of rent.
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