RDN to look into regulating sale of consumer-grade fireworks

The Regional District of Nanaimo will be looking into regulating the sale of consumer-grade fireworks within District 69 and District 68.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 27, 2024RDN, Regional District of Nanaimo, Fireworks, Fire

Council looks at new option for upgrading Public Works Yard

The City of Nanaimo is reevaluating its plan to make upgrades to the Public Works Yard on Labieux Road.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 26, 2024Nanaimo, AAP, City of Nanaimo, Alternative Approval Process

Women strike outside Nanaimo Court House to bring awareness about women’s rights

On the second anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned in the United States, almost 100 people gathered outside the Nanaimo Court House on Monday, June 24 to strike for better rights for autonomy over women’s bodies and existence.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 25, 2024Nanaimo, Abortion

Nanaimo Curling Club looks at options as a broken chiller could take out the start of next season

The Nanaimo Curling Club is on thin ice as they deal with a broken chiller that could affect the start of the next season

Lauryn MackenzieJune 21, 2024

The Rainbow Project highlights different voices sharing their stories of finding pride

A group of Nanaimo actors are coming together to celebrate pride and share personal stories of finding both their voice and pride.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 20, 2024Nanaimo, Pride, Nanaimo Pride, Pride Month

Nanaimo Public Safety Committee recommends new speed limits around schools

As the school year comes to an end, the City of Nanaimo’s Public Safety Committee is recommending lower speed limits around schools.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 19, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, public safety, Public Safety Committee

Organization opens donation boxes for books to be sent to those inside Nanaimo Correctional Centre

A grass-roots organization has now started collecting book donations in Nanaimo to give to those incarcerated at the Nanaimo Correctional Centre.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 6, 2024Nanaimo, Nanaimo co

Pride and Transgender flag fly together for the first time at Nanaimo City Hall

Kicking off the start of Pride Month, the City of Nanaimo is flying the Progressive Pride flag and the Transgender Pride flag together for the first time.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 5, 2024Nanaimo, Nanaimo Pride Society, Pride Month

Nanaimo Pride Society kicks off the celebration of Pride Month

Once again the Nanaimo Pride Society is kicking off Pride Month with a week full of events and celebrations.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 4, 2024Nanaimo, Nanaimo Pride Society, Pride Month

Nanaimo Art Gallery showcases youth artwork at Shared Reveries exhibit

Local youth artists will showcase their work this week after a semester of trying new art styles, learning from professional artists, and stepping out of their comfort zone.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 3, 2024Nanaimo, Nanaimo Art Gallery

Provincial government seeks input on barriers in the workforce or accessing services

Those who have found barriers due to their disability in the workforce or accessing services can now share their thoughts with the provincial government.

A new advocacy coalition has formed to ensure fair care for all of Vancouver Island

Medical, Indigenous, municipal and regional leaders have come together to form a new advocacy coalition to ensure fair access to health care for those north of the Malahat.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 30, 2024Nanaimo, Health care, Fair Care Alliance

VIUSU fights for students’ rights to protest on campus

Vancouver Island University Students’ Union has had to take steps to hold the university accountable for the measures they have placed in response to the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 29, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Encampment, Pal, VIUSU

Pro-Palestinian encampment at VIU still stands after three weeks in

Three weeks after its start, the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment still stands at the Vancouver Island University Nanaimo campus.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 28, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Encampment, Pal

Authors host literary festival in support of student protestors

Twenty-two days into the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus, local authors hosted a literary festival to support the student protestors.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 24, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Encampment, Pal