VIU encampment continues as university seeks injunction

The VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment still stands at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus despite receiving a trespass notice ordering protestors to vacate by 8 a.m. this morning July 15.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 15, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Palestine, Encampment

Unitarian Shelter celebrates reopening after two month long renovations

After two months, the Unitarian Shelter celebrates its re-opening after the completion of renovations and a transfer of operations to the Nanaimo Family Life Association.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 15, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Palestine, Encampment

VIU hands trespass notice to campus Pro-Palestine encampment

Vancouver Island University has delivered a trespass notice to the Students for Palestine Committee demanding that protestors vacate and dismantle the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment by 8 a.m. on Monday, July 15.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 12, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Palestine, Encampment

Local auto mechanic shop offers free etching service to combat catalytic converter theft

With an increase in catalytic converter theft, a Nanaimo auto mechanic shop is hosting a free etching service so that stolen converters can be returned to their owners.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 11, 2024Nanaimo, catalytic converter

City of Nanaimo approves lease for new navigation centre

Nanaimo city council has approved a 3-year lease for a new temporary housing building in the south end of Nanaimo.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 10, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools hosts school board trustee info night after trustee departs

With a school board by-election coming up in September, Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is hosting an information night for those interested in learning about the role of school trustee.

Local business encourages those to take on the Plastic Free July Challenge

A local Nanaimo business is urging everyone to challenge themselves to rethink how much single-use plastic they use in July.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 4, 2024Single-Plastic, climate change, environment, platic

RDN to look into regulating sale of consumer-grade fireworks

The Regional District of Nanaimo will be looking into regulating the sale of consumer-grade fireworks within District 69 and District 68.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 27, 2024RDN, Regional District of Nanaimo, Fireworks, Fire

Council looks at new option for upgrading Public Works Yard

The City of Nanaimo is reevaluating its plan to make upgrades to the Public Works Yard on Labieux Road.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 26, 2024Nanaimo, AAP, City of Nanaimo, Alternative Approval Process

Women strike outside Nanaimo Court House to bring awareness about women’s rights

On the second anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned in the United States, almost 100 people gathered outside the Nanaimo Court House on Monday, June 24 to strike for better rights for autonomy over women’s bodies and existence.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 25, 2024Nanaimo, Abortion

Nanaimo Curling Club looks at options as a broken chiller could take out the start of next season

The Nanaimo Curling Club is on thin ice as they deal with a broken chiller that could affect the start of the next season

Lauryn MackenzieJune 21, 2024

The Rainbow Project highlights different voices sharing their stories of finding pride

A group of Nanaimo actors are coming together to celebrate pride and share personal stories of finding both their voice and pride.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 20, 2024Nanaimo, Pride, Nanaimo Pride, Pride Month

Nanaimo Public Safety Committee recommends new speed limits around schools

As the school year comes to an end, the City of Nanaimo’s Public Safety Committee is recommending lower speed limits around schools.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 19, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, public safety, Public Safety Committee

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