City announces third attempt at an AAP to borrow money for Public Works Yard

The City of Nanaimo, for a third time, is moving forward with an AAP to seek approval from electors to borrow money for the Public Works Yard, but this time with a higher price tag.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 30, 2024Nanaimo, AAP, Alternative Approval Process, Public Works Yard

Province launches new supports for people returning to work following a disability

People in Nanaimo will now have an easier time returning to work following a disability with a new provincial program.

Local festival to showcase the magic of theatre in the outdoors

A local theatre collective is using the backdrop of Maffeo Sutton Park to host its theatre festival.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 25, 2024Nanaimo, Artists’ Collective Theatre

Nanaimo Art Gallery raises money for Artists in the Schools program

For over 25 years the Nanaimo Art Gallery has offered their Artists in the Schools program, but now they are fundraising money to pay off a deficit.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 24, 2024Nanaimo, Snuneymuxw First Nation, Coast Salish Games

Snuneymuxw First Nation revives Coast Salish Games

After a long pause, the Coast Salish Games has once again kicked off in Nanaimo.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 22, 2024Nanaimo, Snuneymuxw First Nation, Coast Salish Games

New urgent and primary care centre announced for Nanaimo

A new urgent and primary care centre is coming to Nanaimo in 2025.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 18, 2024Nanaimo, UPCC, Heakth, Healthcare, health

Downtown Nanaimo village site returned to the Snuneymuxw First Nation

In partnership with the Province of BC, the Snuneymuxw First Nation has been returned a prominent piece of property in downtown Nanaimo.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 16, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Snuneymuxw, Snuneymuxw First Nation, Province of BC

VIU encampment continues as university seeks injunction

The VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment still stands at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus despite receiving a trespass notice ordering protestors to vacate by 8 a.m. this morning July 15.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 15, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Palestine, Encampment

Unitarian Shelter celebrates reopening after two month long renovations

After two months, the Unitarian Shelter celebrates its re-opening after the completion of renovations and a transfer of operations to the Nanaimo Family Life Association.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 15, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Palestine, Encampment

VIU hands trespass notice to campus Pro-Palestine encampment

Vancouver Island University has delivered a trespass notice to the Students for Palestine Committee demanding that protestors vacate and dismantle the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment by 8 a.m. on Monday, July 15.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 12, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Palestine, Encampment

Local auto mechanic shop offers free etching service to combat catalytic converter theft

With an increase in catalytic converter theft, a Nanaimo auto mechanic shop is hosting a free etching service so that stolen converters can be returned to their owners.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 11, 2024Nanaimo, catalytic converter

City of Nanaimo approves lease for new navigation centre

Nanaimo city council has approved a 3-year lease for a new temporary housing building in the south end of Nanaimo.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 10, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools hosts school board trustee info night after trustee departs

With a school board by-election coming up in September, Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is hosting an information night for those interested in learning about the role of school trustee.