📷 A Harbour Air Seaplane lands in the Nanaimo Harbour in front of Protection Island. Photo by Jesse Woodward.
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A VIU nursing professor and member of the Harm Reduction Nurses Association is questioning if the plan to expand the prescribed safer supply program in British Columbia is feasible after the provincial health officer released a review of the program.
Read MoreThe Nanaimo Art Gallery will be opening its new exhibition Stories that animate us this week that will share and reflect on the importance of stories telling.
Read MoreHousing minister Ravi Kahlon says that the province is working to help people in Nanaimo with the rising cost of rent.
Read MoreFebruary first is the start of Black History Month and the local Nanaimo group, Nanaimo African Heritage Society (NAHS) is kicking off the celebration and honouring the history of black pioneers from Vancouver Island
Read MoreA Nanaimo city councillor is calling for provincial vacancy control as the average price for a vacant two-bedroom apartment in Nanaimo jumps to just under $2,000.
Read MoreVictims who have had intimate images shared without their consent can now access new supports to stop the distribution and to take back control of their images.
Read MoreAmongst the bustling downtown area, in an old bank building is the Vault Cafe. The cafe which has been known as a hub for coffee and community, is celebrating its ten-year anniversary this weekend.
Read MoreNanaimo RCMP in conjunction with RCMP West Coast Marine Services and Search and Rescue are actively searching for an overdue boater, 35-year-old Ryan Pratt.
Read MoreA total of 112 people In Nanaimo died from unregulated drugs in 2023, a 43 per cent increase over the previous year.
Read MoreJanuary 24th is Bell Let’s Talk Day, a day started to bring awareness and support to those experiencing mental health problems.
Read MoreAmélie Blanchard, a registered art therapist, is facilitating a drop-in vision board session for teens at the Nanaimo Art Gallery on Wednesday, January 24.
Read MoreThe Green Party of Canada’s Indigenous affairs critic Angela Davidson, also known as Rainbow Eyes, was convicted of seven counts of criminal contempt of court on January 18 for her participation in an anti-logging blockade near Fairy Creek on West Vancouver Island in 2021 and 2022.
Read MorePickleball has been a hot topic over the last couple of years for council members on Vancouver Island. From both the growth in popularity and the noise it can cause, towns like Qualicum Beach are finding ways to embrace the sport.
Read MoreThe City of Nanaimo is holding an Alternative Approval Process starting on January 18 to seek approval from voters for a $48.5 million loan for the first phase of the Nanaimo Operations Centre.
Read MoreIt’s a snow day for students in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith, Qualicum and Comox Valley School Districts as all classes are cancelled today.
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