News

It has been ten years since a fire swept through the Jean Burns building leaving a large hole in the centre of Nanaimo’s downtown.

The City of Nanaimo is seeking to partner with Nanaimo United FC to install new lighting at the Beban Park athletic fields.

Families gathered at Comox Marina Park as BC Hydro powers an outdoor movie night with an electric vehicle.

Vancouver Island University (VIU) is ramping up its Trades program, adding 64 seats in the coming year with investment from the Province. The Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills announced VIU is expanding the skilled trades training seats in Nanaimo in 2026-27. 

Islands Trust, the special purpose government for Gabriola Island and other Gulf Islands, is seeking community feedback on the draft of its next Official Community Plan.

Local non-profits are encouraging the City of Nanaimo to join an internationally recognized program to support people with hidden disabilities. 

The City is taking a step towards banning the sale of invasive plants. Council voted to direct staff to bring forward amendments to the Business Licence Bylaw that would restrict the sale and distribution of invasive plants.

Leonard Krog announced his re-election bid last week, as he prepares for Nanaimo’s local election scheduled for October 17, 2026.

Loudon Park will soon have a new look.

The Globe Live Studio is under new management after being sold by former owner Richard Scott to a new ownership group.

British Columbians are being asked to be water smart this summer. This comes after three drownings in May in Nanaimo.

The City of Courtenay is seeking community feedback on The Anderton Riverbank Restoration Project, which plans to remove a failing retaining wall along Anderton Avenue and restore the riverbank along the Courtenay river shoreline.