TheatreOne faces do or die fundraising challenge

What should have been a celebration, kicking off its 41st season, TheatreOne is now having to cancel shows as it figures out if it can even keep the theatre company going.

Arts, NanaimoLauryn MackenzieOctober 10, 2025Nanaimo, Art, Theatre, TheatreOne, Shows

Tanille Johnston launches federal NDP leadership bid in Nanaimo

Tanille Johnston had downtown Nanaimo as her backdrop as she kicked off her campaign to become the next leader of the federal New Democratic Party.

Lauryn MackenzieOctober 9, 2025Nanaimo, Tanille Johnston, NDP, Federal NDP, Election

Vancouver Island University recognized by Moose Hide Campaign for awareness around gender-based violence

Vancouver Island University has been recognized for its work on campus raising awareness around gender-based violence.

City of Nanaimo to expand Loudon Park following new land purchase

Loudon Park will likely have a new look in the near future, following the City of Nanaimo’s recent land purchase.

Lauryn MackenzieOctober 2, 2025Nanaimo, Loudon Park, Boathouse, canoe and kayak club

Postal Workers back to the picket lines, in a fight to keep door-to-door delivery

Nanaimo Postal Workers are back to the picket lines, continuing the strike they started late last year.

Lauryn MackenzieOctober 1, 2025Nanaimo, Postal strike, Postal workers

Comox Valley honours Truth and Reconciliation Day

The four municipal governments within the Comox Valley shared a joint statement recognizing September 30th as Truth and Reconciliation Day. The statement also encouraged residents to join in recognizing the day by wearing orange and attending the Comox Valley Spirit Walk.

Nanaimo City Council meets with other municipalities at this year’s UBCM to discuss housing, health, and street disorder

Housing, health, and street disorder were top of mind at this year’s Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention, held this year in Victoria.

Lauryn MackenzieSeptember 26, 2025Nanaimo, UBCM, City of Nanaimo

Art and music Pulse in heart of Downtown Courtenay this Friday

Update 26/09/2025: the final Pulse on the Plaza event has been cancelled due to forecasted high wind posing a safety hazard.

Waitlists & reduced services: VIU students & BCFS call on Province to restore funding

Students at Vancouver Island University are tired of seeing programs and services at VIU get cut, and now they are calling on the provincial government to make a change.

Lauryn MackenzieSeptember 19, 2025Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, BCFS, VIUSU, Education, Deficit

Youth Climate Corps recap first summer in Courtenay

This summer the Youth Climate Corps of BC expanded to Courtenay, employing a small team of young climate action workers, and collaborating with local organizations.

Harm reduction education highlighted to keep students safe at Vancouver Island University

As many new and returning students are settling into campus life at Vancouver Island University, students through the campus health and wellness centre want to educate students to make sure they know the impacts of the ongoing toxic drug crisis.

Robbie Thompson looks ahead to annual Slo-Pitch Tournament

This weekend the annual Robbie Thompson Slo-Pitch Tournament will go to bat, raising money for the Cancer Care Unit at the Comox Valley Hospital. This year’s fundraiser has a special focus on honouring late founder Jim Lalic, and the legacy he created within the community.

NewsHeather WatsonSeptember 11, 2025Comox Valley, Robbie Thompson, slo-pitch, cancer, charity, fundraiser, sport

Cumberland conk could become world’s first Official Village Fungus

Local historian Dawn Copeman has proposed the Village of Cumberland become the first municipality in the world to name an Official Village Fungus.

NewsHeather WatsonSeptember 10, 2025Comox Valley, official village fungus, Fungus Fest, Cumberland, Dawn Copeman, fungi

Die-in demands attention to overdose deaths

Sunday August 31st was International Overdose Awareness Day, and communities across Vancouver Island gathered on Friday August 29th to honour the day. The Village Clinic in Courtenay hosted an event at the Comox Valley Art Gallery, including a “die-in.”