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Snuneymuxw First Nation celebrates formal return of land from Crown
Lauryn Mackenzie
Snuneymuxw First Nation celebrates formal return of land from Crown
Lauryn Mackenzie

After decades of hard work and determination, 194.7 acres have been returned to the Snuneymuxw First Nation.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
Comox Valley fired up for Woodstove Festival
Heather Watson
Comox Valley fired up for Woodstove Festival
Heather Watson

The Cumberland Culture and Arts Society are warming up for the 9th annual Woodstove Music & Arts Festival this November; tickets sold out in record time, a month ahead of lineup announcements.

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Heather Watson
TheatreOne faces do or die fundraising challenge
Lauryn Mackenzie
TheatreOne faces do or die fundraising challenge
Lauryn Mackenzie

What should have been a celebration, kicking off its 41st season, TheatreOne is now having to cancel shows as it figures out if it can even keep the theatre company going.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
Tanille Johnston launches federal NDP leadership bid in Nanaimo
Lauryn Mackenzie
Tanille Johnston launches federal NDP leadership bid in Nanaimo
Lauryn Mackenzie

Tanille Johnston had downtown Nanaimo as her backdrop as she kicked off her campaign to become the next leader of the federal New Democratic Party.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
Vancouver Island University recognized by Moose Hide Campaign for awareness around gender-based violence
Lauryn Mackenzie
Vancouver Island University recognized by Moose Hide Campaign for awareness around gender-based violence
Lauryn Mackenzie

Vancouver Island University has been recognized for its work on campus raising awareness around gender-based violence.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
City of Nanaimo to expand Loudon Park following new land purchase
Lauryn Mackenzie
City of Nanaimo to expand Loudon Park following new land purchase
Lauryn Mackenzie

Loudon Park will likely have a new look in the near future, following the City of Nanaimo’s recent land purchase.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
Postal Workers back to the picket lines, in a fight to keep door-to-door delivery
Lauryn Mackenzie
Postal Workers back to the picket lines, in a fight to keep door-to-door delivery
Lauryn Mackenzie

Nanaimo Postal Workers are back to the picket lines, continuing the strike they started late last year.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
Comox Valley honours Truth and Reconciliation Day
Heather Watson
Comox Valley honours Truth and Reconciliation Day
Heather Watson

The four municipal governments within the Comox Valley shared a joint statement recognizing September 30th as Truth and Reconciliation Day. The statement also encouraged residents to join in recognizing the day by wearing orange and attending the Comox Valley Spirit Walk. 

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Heather Watson
Nanaimo City Council meets with other municipalities at this year’s UBCM to discuss housing, health, and street disorder
Lauryn Mackenzie
Nanaimo City Council meets with other municipalities at this year’s UBCM to discuss housing, health, and street disorder
Lauryn Mackenzie

Housing, health, and street disorder were top of mind at this year’s Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention, held this year in Victoria.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
Art and music Pulse in heart of Downtown Courtenay this Friday
Heather Watson
Art and music Pulse in heart of Downtown Courtenay this Friday
Heather Watson

Update 26/09/2025: the final Pulse on the Plaza event has been cancelled due to forecasted high wind posing a safety hazard.

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Heather Watson
Waitlists & reduced services: VIU students & BCFS call on Province to restore funding
Lauryn Mackenzie
Waitlists & reduced services: VIU students & BCFS call on Province to restore funding
Lauryn Mackenzie

Students at Vancouver Island University are tired of seeing programs and services at VIU get cut, and now they are calling on the provincial government to make a change.

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Lauryn Mackenzie
Youth Climate Corps recap first summer in Courtenay
Heather Watson
Youth Climate Corps recap first summer in Courtenay
Heather Watson

This summer the Youth Climate Corps of BC expanded to Courtenay, employing a small team of young climate action workers, and collaborating with local organizations.

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Heather Watson
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The history behind the new name of Five Acres Farm Community Park
The history behind the new name of Five Acres Farm Community Park

With Nanaimo City Council voting in favour of a motion Monday to name the park at 933 Park Avenue Five Acres Farm Community Park, Midcoast Morning explores the history behind the name, as well as the urban farming that’s still taking place on the land.

Nanekawâsis to be screened in the Comox Valley
Nanekawâsis to be screened in the Comox Valley

Cree artist and creator George Littlechild is sharing his art with the Comox Valley this fall with a vast exhibition at the Comox Valley Art Gallery and a special film screening at North Island College. The film being screened this Saturday, October 4th is nanekawâsis, a documentary featuring Little Child's life and art. Both the artist George Littlechild and the filmmaker Conor McNally will be in attendance at the screening on Saturday…

Spirit Walk in Comox Valley marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Spirit Walk in Comox Valley marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On the fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, hundreds walked along fifth street in downtown Courtenay before gathering in Lewis Park. Midcoast Morning spoke with some of those present about the meaning of the day.

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