Maffeo Sutton Park lights up in honour of Nanaimo’s 150 anniversary

Maffeo Sutton Park in downtown Nanaimo has been lit up with several pieces of art celebrating light, land and community.

Lauryn MackenzieJanuary 23, 2025City of Nanaimo, Luminous Paths, Maffeo Sutton Park

Nanaimo Youth Poet Laureate reflects on year of growth, connections, and writing

It has been a busy year for Paige Pierce as she finishes up her first year as the City of Nanaimo’s Youth Poet Laureate.

Lauryn MackenzieDecember 31, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, poetry, Poet Laureate, Youth poet laureate

New drop-in daytime hub and nighttime shelter to open in Nanaimo

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

Lauryn MackenzieDecember 20, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo

Rally outside City Hall: Where are the daytime warming centres?

In December 2023, there were three City of Nanaimo-funded daytime warming centre. Now a year later, with none yet open, local concerned citizens are wondering why that is.

Lauryn MackenzieDecember 11, 2024Nanaimo, warming centre, City of Nanaimo

Volunteers still needed for Nanaimo Point-in-Time Count: United Way BC

Leading up to the 2024 Nanaimo Point-in-Time Count, United Way BC says they are still looking for more volunteers to help with the count.

City of Nanaimo to add free parking in Bastion Parkade during Commercial Street construction

Rain or shine, or during construction, Commercial Street in Nanaimo’s downtown core is still open for business, and the City of Nanaimo is now offering additional free parking in hopes of getting more people downtown.

Lauryn MackenzieNovember 20, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Commercial Street, Construction

Nanaimo’s new poet laureate looks forward to sharing poetry and language

Neil Surkan is excited to be a literary ambassador as he is to be appointed the City of Nanaimo’s newest Poet Laureate.

Lauryn MackenzieNovember 15, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Poet Laureate, Neil Surkan

City of Nanaimo encourages all road users to be alert and be seen

As the days get shorter and the weather becomes cold and wet, the City of Nanaimo is reminding everyone commuting to stay alert and be seen in their community, whether by car, bike, or while walking.

Lauryn MackenzieNovember 14, 2024Nanaimo, road safety, Pedestrian Safety, City of Nanaimo

Results of Public Works Yard AAP still not ready

It has been over a year since the City of Nanaimo first started the process of seeking the consent of the voters to borrow funding to upgrade the Public Works Yard.

Lauryn MackenzieNovember 6, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, AAp, AAP, Public Works Yard, Alternative Approval Process

Game on! New pickleball courts opens at Beban Park

Rain or shine Nanaimoites came out to celebrate the opening of eight new pickleball courts at Beban Park highlighting the popularity of the sport in the city.

Lauryn MackenzieOctober 31, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Pickleball

City of Nanaimo looks at expanding free downtown parking

The City of Nanaimo will be looking at options to expand its temporary free parking initiative during construction on Commercial Street.

Lauryn MackenzieOctober 24, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Commercial Street, Parking

Outgoing Poet Laureate honoured in Poetry Walk

City of Nanaimo’s outgoing Poet Laureate Kamal Parmar has been honoured by becoming a new addition to the City’s Poetry Walk.

POCK! City to build eight new pickleball courts at Beban Park

Amidst the rise in popularity of pickleball, the City of Nanaimo is moving its six pickleball courts to a new, quieter location.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 9, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Pickleball

Nanaimo Poet Laureate reflects on the past three years in the position

After three years, Kamal Parmar’s term as the City of Nanaimo’s Poet Laureate is coming to an end, and she is reflecting on the work she has done and the lessons she has learned.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 8, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, poetry, Poet Laureate