Local News Updates
Updates on what’s happening in Nanaimo and on the Salish Sea.
As invasive species cause harm to native ecosystems around the world, on a local level, the City of Nanaimo is looking at banning the sale and distribution of certain invasive plants.
June is Pride Month, and a local bird enthusiast is encouraging people to not only celebrate pride in the community but also out in nature.
What says ‘Nanaimo’ more than just a giant sign spelling out the name in the middle of Maffeo Sutton Park?
Kyle Wickland was excited when he was accepted to the Master of Community Planning program at Vancouver Island University this year.
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is inviting local residents to learn about the Comox Lake Watershed this week through a series of events they are calling Watershed Awareness Days.
On Tuesday, May 20th, B.C.’s Minister of Health Josie Osborne formally announced the Crisis Response, Community-Led team expanding to the Comox Valley.
It’s official, Nanaimo now holds the record for the world’s largest Nanaimo bar.
BroomBusters are on a mission to clear Vancouver Island of the invasive plant Scotch broom.
May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, and in a City of Courtenay Council Meeting on May 7th, Councillor Evan Jolicoeur made a statement on behalf of the council.
North Island Roller Derby is running a raffle, fundraising to help cover expenses, expand the league, and engage the community.
It has been a full year since the Evolve Bike Share program started in Nanaimo, and the company has announced an expansion of the bike share program while also introducing electric scooters into the mix.
A beloved downtown Nanaimo music festival is reimagining Backyard Fest after almost being cancelled last year.
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Nanaimo is looking to ban the sale of invasive plant species at shops in town.
This Monday at a governance and priorities committee meeting councillors voted in support of a plan to ask staff to draft a bylaw banning the sale of invasives.
A number of species including English Ivy, Himalayan Blackberry, Scotch Broom, and Daphne were listed in a staff report as impacting the city’s parks and natural areas.
CHLY' reporter Lauryn MacKenzie speaks with ecological consultant Hunter Jarratt about invasive species in Nanaimo.
Midcoast Morning also hears from Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon, who responded to recent comments from Nanaimo City Council that followed a letter in which the minister declined a request to meet and discuss funding for daytime shelter spaces.
Nanaimo is debating how much new developments should have to pay to support community infrastructure.
The city is looking at updating its Development Cost Charge (DCC) bylaw for the first time in seven years, and creating an Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) bylaw.
Midcoast Morning breaks down what DCCs are, what the timelines are for changes to the bylaws, and what the province and members of the development community have to say about potential updates to DCCs.
A group promoting local food took to Nanaimo City Council Monday,
The folks behind the Nanaimo Food Hub are looking to boost awareness of the project, and lay the foundations for future growth.
Founded two years ago, the hub has a vision of connecting people to locally grown food.
They’re getting ready to start a second season of Friday markets at the Nanaimo Montessori School.
Midcoast Morning spoke with co-founder Tina Fabbro
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