Nanaimo Art Gallery raises money for Artists in the Schools program

For over 25 years the Nanaimo Art Gallery has offered their Artists in the Schools program, but now they are fundraising money to pay off a deficit.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 24, 2024Nanaimo, Arts and Culture

Snuneymuxw First Nation revives Coast Salish Games

After a long pause, the Coast Salish Games has once again kicked off in Nanaimo.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 22, 2024Nanaimo, Snuneymuxw First Nation, Coast Salish Games

New urgent and primary care centre announced for Nanaimo

A new urgent and primary care centre is coming to Nanaimo in 2025.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 18, 2024Nanaimo, UPCC, Heakth, Healthcare, health

Downtown Nanaimo village site returned to the Snuneymuxw First Nation

In partnership with the Province of BC, the Snuneymuxw First Nation has been returned a prominent piece of property in downtown Nanaimo.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 16, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Snuneymuxw, Snuneymuxw First Nation, Province of BC

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