Nanaimo voters now have a clearer picture of who will be on the ballot this fall as the nomination period closes for candidates wanting to run in this year’s municipal election.

A three-year expansion project has brought 44 new licensed childcare spaces to families in Fanny Bay and surrounding communities.

Mansfield Park will be bustling this weekend. The community park is playing host to a county fair, complete with music, magic shows, booths, zucchini races, kids activities and a raffle. The event is completely run by volunteers from the surrounding neighbourhood north of Townsite Rd in Nanaimo.

The Nanaimo Jazz Festival is set to celebrate 10 years with a free concert this weekend, and performer Luke Blu Guthrie said it's a big deal.

The Comox Valley Food Bank is helping families in need as grocery prices continue to challenge families in the community.

After outcry from the community and advocacy work from the City of Nanaimo, the Government of B.C. has announced they will be changing plans for an upcoming housing project.

It has been one year since two organizations decided to team up and save surplus building materials from the landfill.

August 31st, 2026 marked 25 years of International Overdose Awareness Day, and community members in Nanaimo came together to grieve those who have been lost, and reflect on years of advocacy amidst a crisis.

Midcoast Morning explores the political path to a change of plans in the Newcastle Neighbourhood.

A world of cinema is set to be a boat ride away next month. The Vancouver International Film Festival kicks off October first. The lineup was released last week and features 256 films from 76 countries, in 83 languages…

One of two candidates in the race to replace Elizabeth May as leader of the Green Party of Canada was in Nanaimo this past weekend to pitch their case to lead the federal party…

The Nanaimo Lions Club is getting ready to mark its 80th anniversary this Saturday in Maffeo Sutton Park…

Nanaimo City Council has endorsed the Nanaimo Accord, a document created by leaders of various local institutions that outlines shared priorities for the community’s future.

Plans for a development near a wetland ecosystem in the Rock City area have generated concern among local residents, and prompted multiple delegations before city council this month. To better understand what systems are in place to regulate development around wetlands, Midcoast Morning spoke with Russell Chiong, a staff lawyer at West Coast Environmental Law.

Nanaimo is looking to get more active on bringing non market housing to the community. The City’s Governance and Priorities committee voted Monday in favour of recommending Nanaimo City Council send $75,000 to the Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation to facilitate a non-market housing delivery system pilot.

As Canada’s time hosting the FIFA world cup comes to a close, Nanaimo is hosting some of B.C.’s youth soccer talent.