Forest Flowers is the City of Nanaimo’s first piece of Temporary Public Art for 2026

Forest Flowers by local artists Eliza Gardiner and Isaiah Kingdon, part of Nanaimo’s Temporary Public Art Program, has been unveiled. The new sculpture is located at Kinette Evergreen Park on Ninth Street.

Cyclists take to the streets for Critical Mass in Nanaimo

Around 50 cyclists took to the streets around Nanaimo's downtown Friday evening to spread awareness for rider safety.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieJune 1, 2026City of Nanaimo, Critical Mass, Bike riding, cycling, Infrasturctor

Comox Valley Water Services urges residents to be aware of water consumption habits during Watershed Awareness Week

The Comox Valley Regional District is making sure residents are well-informed about where their water comes from. Watershed Awareness Week runs from May 26. to 30.

The OV Arts Centre hosts open house amidst its planned renovations for the venue

The Old Victoria (OV) Arts Centre is set for renovations as the local venue works towards a new chapter with the help of The Nanaimo Performing Arts Guild (NPAG).

Climate scientist warns warmer and drier conditions on Vancouver Island could lead to more severe wildfires this season

Fire season is underway in B.C. This year it could be more severe than usual.

NanaimoJeannie LinMay 25, 2026Vancouver Island, Wildfire

Oceanside not-for-profit signals 'SOS' to keep youth, family, and senior programs running

Since 1968, the Society of Organized Services has been working to meet the needs of school children, families and seniors throughout the Oceanside area. Now the organization needs money to make sure those programs and services can continue.

WorkBC and VIVRS team up to help job seekers with opening a new pop up shop in downtown Nanaimo next month

A new pop up shop is offering job seekers free professional clothing donated by the community.

NanaimoLuis ZablahMay 21, 2026Nanaimo, WorkBC, Renewed 4 You, VIVRS, Employment, Interviews

Over a month since the closure of Hub and the need for a new location is felt more than ever

It has been over a month since a year-round drop-in service hub closed in downtown Nanaimo, leaving many community services looking for new ways to keep those living on the street from falling through the cracks.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieMay 21, 2026Nanaimo, The Hub, Hub, Service Hub, SECA, South end community, unhoused, Housing

‘Paying it forward’: How one bakery in downtown Nanaimo is making sure nobody goes hungry

Operating on Commercial street in downtown Nanaimo since 2018, Red’s Bakery has been described by its supporters as a pillar of downtown Nanaimo. The bakery’s Pay It Forward system provides free meals to anyone and everyone who comes in and asks.

NanaimoJeannie LinMay 15, 2026Nanaimo, bakery, food

Western Edge Theatre gears up for its last show of the season, in time for Men’s Mental Health Month.

With Men’s Mental Health month coming up, Nanaimo’s Western Edge Theatre prepares for its last show of the season, Canadian made play, 7 Stories.

The Backyard is back: With renovations almost complete it opens its doors to Nanaimo once again

With summer right around the corner, the annual Nanaimo music festival is back with a fresh new paintjob after adapting to challenges faced in 2024.

NanaimoLuis ZablahMay 13, 2026Nanaimo, Sunk City, Backyard Fest, Music, Festival

Nanaimo gathers to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

Every May is a reminder of the crisis impacting B.C.’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

NanaimoJeannie LinMay 8, 2026Nanaimo, Nanaimo\, MMIW, indigenous

New house program to give love and community while undergoing cancer treatment

On January 1st, 2025, Carly Carey, got the news no one ever wants to hear, she had been diagnosed with cancer.

Nanaimo Museum exhibit looks at farming and food security through past and present

Nanaimo has a deep rooted history in farming, and Grow Nanaimo, a new exhibit at the Nanaimo Museum examines it.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieMay 1, 2026Nanaimo, Nanaimo Museum, agriculture, Farms, Farming

Community comes out to support Volunteer Nanaimo during a time of need

Community members, members of government, and local organizations came together Wednesday April 29 to show support for Volunteer Nanaimo.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieApril 30, 2026Nanaimo, Volunteer, Volunteer Nanaimo, funding

Second annual Infusion sees skyrocketing number of participants and interested healthcare workers

Hundreds of Americans once again came to visit the Harbour City this past weekend, but this time, many healthcare workers came to learn more about making Nanaimo their new home.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieApril 28, 2026Nanaimo Infusion, Tod Maffin, USA, Americans, Healthcare, Healthcare workers, Nanaimo, NRGH

All speakers opposed at second night of Cable Bay public hearing

Once again the Shaw Auditorium was packed with concerned locals before city council, voicing their opinions on the proposed rezoning of land near the popular Cable Bay trail.