Nanaimo recognized as a Welcoming Francophone Community

Nanaimo has been awarded the title of a Welcoming Francophone Community highlighting its growing French-speaking community.

New community funding boost will support food-sharing organizations in Nanaimo and across Vancouver Island

More people in Nanaimo and across the province will have better access to healthy food options through food infrastructure projects supported by provincial funding.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 23, 2024Nanaimo, Nanaimo Food Share, Loaves & Fishes

Nanaimo’s Ethan Katzberg celebrates winning gold at the Olympics

Nanaimo’s Ethan Katzberg is still celebrating his big win at the 2024 Paris Olympics after making history as the first-ever Canadian to win gold in hammer throw.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 21, 2024Nanaimo, Ethan Katzberg, Olympics, Hammer Throw

Canada’s last standing pro-Palestine encampment dismantled at VIU

For over 100 days, the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment stood at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus, and on day 110, the encampment was officially dismantled.

Celebrating pride, Protection Island style

With about 350 people living on Protection Island, for the past ten years, the community has once again come together to celebrate pride on the island.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 19, 2024Nanaimo, Protection Island, Pride, Pride Parade

The fastest of the fastest will compete in Nanaimo for B.C.’s first-ever provincial speedcubing championship

Around 150 competitors will be filling the Beban Park Social Centre this weekend to find out who is the best in the province at speedcubing.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 16, 2024Nanaimo, Speedcubing

BC Supreme Court orders the removal of VIU pro-Palestine encampment

On day 106 of the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus, the BC Supreme Court approved an injunction ordering the removal of the encampment.

Indigenous youth and young adults explore the world of aviation through event at the Nanaimo Airport

To inspire Indigenous youth and young adults with the world of aviation and aerospace, the Nanaimo Airport YCD hosted an event to highlight the wonders and opportunities in the industry.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 14, 2024Nanaimo, aviation, Nanaimo Airport, YCD

POCK! City to build eight new pickleball courts at Beban Park

Amidst the rise in popularity of pickleball, the City of Nanaimo is moving its six pickleball courts to a new, quieter location.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 9, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Pickleball

Nanaimo Poet Laureate reflects on the past three years in the position

After three years, Kamal Parmar’s term as the City of Nanaimo’s Poet Laureate is coming to an end, and she is reflecting on the work she has done and the lessons she has learned.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 8, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, poetry, Poet Laureate

Purple chairs honour those who lost their lives to the overdose crisis

Purple chairs are being placed around Nanaimo leading up to International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, sharing the stories of those who lost their lives to the overdose crisis.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 7, 2024Nanaimo, Nanaimo CAT, International Overdose Awareness Day

Nanaimo Curling Club finds a solution for broken chiller with a promising start to the season

It has been a couple of busy months for Tom Weinreich, current president of the Nanaimo Curling Club, but now fears of a broken chiller affecting the start of the season are no more.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 2, 2024Nanaimo, Nanaimo Curling Club

Nanaimo’s ‘best kept secret’ farmer’s market holds 12-year anniversary

A local farmer’s market is celebrating its 12th anniversary of supporting local farmers and makers.

City announces third attempt at an AAP to borrow money for Public Works Yard

The City of Nanaimo, for a third time, is moving forward with an AAP to seek approval from electors to borrow money for the Public Works Yard, but this time with a higher price tag.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 30, 2024Nanaimo, AAP, Alternative Approval Process, Public Works Yard