Paige Pierce named Nanaimo’s Youth Poet Laureate

Paige Pierce, 21, is Nanaimo’s new Youth Poet Laureate after being appointed to the position by Nanaimo city council for a two-year term.

ArtsMick SweetmanJanuary 16, 2024poetry

Nanaimo council approves letter of support for Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island

At a Nanaimo city council meeting on Monday, council voted in favour of writing a letter of support to Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island for a future project in the city.

Trudeau does not support premise of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters on Friday that Canada supports the International Court of Justice, but does not agree with the premise of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel.

NewsMick SweetmanJanuary 12, 2024Israel, Palestine, protest, Sara Kishawi, International Court of Justice, Justin Trudeau

Night work to affect late night and early morning sailings for those on Gabriola Island

Gabriola islanders will want to double-check how they will be commuting to Vancouver Island and back starting next week, as BC Ferries starts night work on both terminals.

NewsLauryn MackenzieJanuary 12, 2024Nanaimo, Federal services, HPV, Cervical Cancer, cancer, HPV test

BC to offer Canada’s first self-screening kit for cervical cancer

Better prevention and detection for cervical cancer is now possible as BC becomes the first province in the country to launch at-home self-screening kits for the human papillomavirus also known as HPV.

NewsLauryn MackenzieJanuary 12, 2024Nanaimo, Federal services, HPV, Cervical Cancer, cancer, HPV test

Nanaimo warming centres extend hours during cold weather

With temperatures forecast to drop to -10C overnight and a special weather statement for significant snowfall, two of the three warming centres funded by the City of Nanaimo will be extending their hours to help keep people out of the cold.

NewsMick SweetmanJanuary 11, 2024warming centre, weather, City of Nanaimo, Risebridge, Homelessness, Tyler Brown

Significant snowfall expected for East Vancouver Island

Environment Canada has issued a special weather report for East Vancouver Island, stating that it expects “significant snowfall” to start on Thursday afternoon.

NewsMick SweetmanJanuary 11, 2024City of Nanaimo, weather

Jen Gerson to talk at VIU about free speech and the Online News Act

Jen Gerson, national commentator and co-founder of The Line, will be speaking at Vancouver Island University on Wednesday, January 10 on “Free speech in the digital age.”

NewsMick SweetmanJanuary 10, 2024Vancouver Island University, Online News Act, Muslim Women's Club, Meta, Google

Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP to host mobile office events

Starting tomorrow Tuesday, January 9th, MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Lisa Marie Barron will host mobile office events for those unable to see her at her Nanaimo office.

Bus service extending to Hullo ferry terminal

Passengers looking for a ride to the Hullo Ferries and Helijet terminals in the Nanaimo Port Authority will have a public transit option starting on Sunday, January 7.

NewsMick SweetmanJanuary 5, 2024Hullo, BC Transit, Nanaimo, trans, pub

Craig Evans recognized for his legacy in the community

The late Craig Evans, known for his work in sustainability and food security in the Nanaimo community, is being honoured with the Medal of Good Citizenship.

NewsLauryn MackenzieJanuary 5, 2024Nanaimo, environment, Craig Evans

VIU and faculty association reach tentative agreement

Vancouver Island University has reached a deal with its faculty association.

NewsMick SweetmanJanuary 4, 2024VIU, Vancouver Island University, VIUFA, labour

RCMP arrest suspect for aggravated assault, searching DBL Disposal Services

Nanaimo RCMP have arrested a suspect for aggravated assault and are executing search warrants at DBL Disposal Services on 10th Street in Nanaimo.

NewsMick SweetmanJanuary 2, 2024RCMP, crime, Nanaimo

Year in review: Mayor of Parksville looks back on 2023

After his first full year as mayor of Parksville, Mayor Doug O’Brien said he has seen a lot of growth in the city.

NewsLauryn MackenzieDecember 28, 2023Nanaimo, Parksville, City of Parksville

The holidays are not the time for impaired driving

Winter holidays bring good times, celebrations and parties. But winter holidays also bring an increased amount of impaired drivers to the roads.

NewsLauryn MackenzieDecember 22, 2023Nanaimo, Impaired Driving, Drunk Driving, RCMP

Nanaimo budget passes setting 8% property tax hike

Nanaimo homeowners are looking at an eight per cent property tax hike after council passed the provisional financial plan.

NewsMick SweetmanDecember 22, 2023City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo, Leonard Krog, property taxes, AAP, Nanaimo Operations Centre

Traveling fraudulent group last seen in Nanaimo

The Nanaimo RCMP has issued a warning to Nanaimo and surrounding areas of a group of fraudsters that was last seen in the Nanaimo area.

NewsLauryn MackenzieDecember 22, 2023Nanaimo, Scam

Construction starts on new housing for women and children fleeing violence in Nanaimo

Construction has started on a new 47-bed housing facility for women and children facing gender-based violence in Nanaimo.

NewsMick SweetmanDecember 21, 2023violence against women, gender based violence, Kelli Paddon, Leonard Krog, Nanaimo, Housing

Say Hullo to love

Finding love on choppy waters isn’t always that easy, but with Valentine's Day in the next couple of months, there’s a great opportunity to find your forever first mate.

NewsLauryn MackenzieDecember 20, 2023Nanaimo, Vancouver, Speed dating, Dating