Organization opens donation boxes for books to be sent to those inside Nanaimo Correctional Centre

A grass-roots organization has now started collecting book donations in Nanaimo to give to those incarcerated at the Nanaimo Correctional Centre.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 6, 2024Nanaimo, Nanaimo co

Pride and Transgender flag fly together for the first time at Nanaimo City Hall

Kicking off the start of Pride Month, the City of Nanaimo is flying the Progressive Pride flag and the Transgender Pride flag together for the first time.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 5, 2024Nanaimo, Nanaimo Pride Society, Pride Month

Nanaimo Pride Society kicks off the celebration of Pride Month

Once again the Nanaimo Pride Society is kicking off Pride Month with a week full of events and celebrations.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 4, 2024Nanaimo, Nanaimo Pride Society, Pride Month

Nanaimo Art Gallery showcases youth artwork at Shared Reveries exhibit

Local youth artists will showcase their work this week after a semester of trying new art styles, learning from professional artists, and stepping out of their comfort zone.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 3, 2024Nanaimo, Nanaimo Art Gallery

Provincial government seeks input on barriers in the workforce or accessing services

Those who have found barriers due to their disability in the workforce or accessing services can now share their thoughts with the provincial government.

A new advocacy coalition has formed to ensure fair care for all of Vancouver Island

Medical, Indigenous, municipal and regional leaders have come together to form a new advocacy coalition to ensure fair access to health care for those north of the Malahat.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 30, 2024Nanaimo, Health care, Fair Care Alliance

VIUSU fights for students’ rights to protest on campus

Vancouver Island University Students’ Union has had to take steps to hold the university accountable for the measures they have placed in response to the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 29, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Encampment, Pal, VIUSU

Pro-Palestinian encampment at VIU still stands after three weeks in

Three weeks after its start, the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment still stands at the Vancouver Island University Nanaimo campus.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 28, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Encampment, Pal

Authors host literary festival in support of student protestors

Twenty-two days into the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus, local authors hosted a literary festival to support the student protestors.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 24, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Encampment, Pal

New Nanaimo Correctional Centre opens

After more than two years of construction, the new Nanaimo Correctional Centre is now open.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 22, 2024Nanaimo, Nanaimo Correctional Centre

Visiting exhibition addresses hate in the community

BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner is hosting an exhibit in Nanaimo to allow visitors to step inside the stories of people impacted by hate in our province.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 16, 2024Nanaimo

Nanaimo hair stylists host haircut-athon for the CatNap Society

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 16, 2024Nanaimo, Cats, Fundraising

Backyard Fest plays on

A beloved downtown music festival is once again kicking off this long weekend after almost being cancelled.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 15, 2024Nanaimo, Backyard Fest, Arts and CUlture, Downtown

Doctors walk the walk while talking the talk on getting active

While Nanaimo is in the midst of a family doctor shortage, an event happening this weekend will allow residents to meet with doctors to discuss the benefits of daily activity.

NewsLauryn MackenzieMay 10, 2024Nanaimo, Walk with your doc, Doctor, Doctor Shortage, Health care