New community centre opens in the South Wellington area

New life is being brought to an old school that had been sitting empty for over ten years.

Dancing hits the streets! Downtown hosts the first ever street dance festival

Downtown Nanaimo gets ready to turn up the music and hit the dance floor, as the city's first Street Dance Festival takes over Diana Krall Plaza this weekend. The festival is bringing dance outside, inviting the community to watch or take part in a celebration of different dance styles and cultures.

New fare-free youth bus pass program to start in Regional District

Youth ages 12 to 18 in the Regional District of Nanaimo will be able to use BC Transit for free starting this school year.

City of Courtenay pauses Bear James Park Trail Project due to community concerns

A group of Courtenay residents is raising concerns about the impacts of a proposed trail extension in Bear James Park.

City of Nanaimo and Island Corridor Foundation pave the way for the expansion of the E&N trail

The City of Nanaimo is investing in the south side, by extending the E&N Trail. Adding approximately 900 metres of a multi-use path located between Junction Avenue and Extension Road.

On your marks, get set, go! Hub City Soap Box Derby celebrates 5 years for CDC in Nanaimo

The Hub City Soap Box Derby prepares for its 5th annual race, rallying the community once again to help Nanaimo’s nonprofit Child Development Centre, this Saturday August 15th.

Comox advances 721 Lazo Road rezoning with two conditions

The Town of Comox is moving ahead with the rezoning of 721 Lazo Road, after months of public discussion and technical reviews. According to the Town of Comox, the decision was made to balance environmental protection with the interests of the community.

Comox ValleyJeannie LinAugust 14, 2026Comox Valley, Jeannie Lin, Town of Comox, Zoning, Environment

A third candidate for mayor enters the race for city hall in Nanaimo

Sarah Lovegrove has announced that she intends to run for mayor, joining Anne Marie Dryden and incumbent Leonard Krog in the race.

NanaimoJesse WoodwardAugust 10, 2026Jesse Woodward, City of Nanaimo, Local Elections 2026, Sarah Lovegrove

From Shakespeare to Dongfish, Nanaimo Fringe Festival offers something for everyone

The fringe has returned to the harbour city for 2026. The Nanaimo Fringe Festival features 18 shows, 97 performances and a variety of new community events, continuing its goal of supporting independent artists while encouraging audiences to experience live theatre in new ways.

NanaimoLiam PrendergastAugust 8, 2026Fringe Festival, Arts and Culture, Nanaimo, Port Theatre, STAUC

25 years of Culture Craze

For 25 years Culture Craze, a local Nanaimo business has been steadily growing across Canada, and for a good portion of those years, Lisa Hayward has been at the helm of it.

NanaimoCynthia deConinckSmithAugust 7, 2026Cynthia dcSmith, Business, Anniversaries

Breaking ground on Braidwood, housing and shelter project set to open 2028 in Courtenay

Construction is underway on a new BC Housing development in Courtenay that will provide 70 supportive housing units and a 73 emergency shelter beds for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Comox ValleyJeannie LinAugust 7, 2026Comox Valley, Jeannie Lin, BC HOusing, City of Courtenay, Homelessness

BreakOut West Returns to Victoria this fall

BreakOut West is returning to Victoria this October for the first time in more than a decade, bringing artists, music industry professionals and fans from across Western Canada together for four days of performances, networking and professional development.

NanaimoLiam PrendergastAugust 7, 2026Liam Prendergast, Breakout West, Music Festiva, Music Industry

B.C. issues changes to the driving Graduate Licensing Program

The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has announced that starting October 19th, drivers with Class 7 or 8 novice licenses and a clean driving record will not need a second road test to acquire their Class 5.Changes coming to Graduate Licensing Program for drivers in B.C.

SPCA summer camp not just fun for kids, but impactful for animals

Nanaimo’s SPCA’s summer camps are teaching the youth about animal life.

NanaimoCynthia deConinckSmithAugust 6, 2026BC SPCA, Cynthia dcSmith, summer camps, Animals

Chinatown art pieces to become a permanent fixture? A Nanaimo resident has hopes

When Amelie Sue first moved to Nanaimo she wanted to learn about the history of the area.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieAugust 4, 2026Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, Chinatown, History

Imagining a new future for the Island Rail Corridor

The Comox Valley chapter of Friends of Rails to Trails Vancouver Island (FORT-VI) is proposing to transform a four-kilometer section of the Island Rail Corridor between Courtenay Rotary Trail and Royston into an active transportation trail.

Comox ValleyJeannie LinJuly 31, 2026Comox Valley, Jeannie Lin

Snuneymuxw Days returns for fifth year

The fifth annual Snuneymuxw Days brought people together on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation this past weekend to celebrate culture, community and competition.