News

Neil Surkan is excited to be a literary ambassador as he is to be appointed the City of Nanaimo’s newest Poet Laureate.

As the days get shorter and the weather becomes cold and wet, the City of Nanaimo is reminding everyone commuting to stay alert and be seen in their community, whether by car, bike, or while walking.

A show coming to the OV Arts Centre in Nanaimo will explore gender and transgender allyship through the art form of drag, and telling one person's journey of finding themselves. 

A new initiative is helping construction and manufacturing companies share leftover materials, lowering their costs and keeping more waste out of landfills.

Since its start in December of 2023, Poverty Advocacy Nanaimo has worked to connect low-income people and families with resources that tend to be harder to find.

It has been over a year since the City of Nanaimo first started the process of seeking the consent of the voters to borrow funding to upgrade the Public Works Yard.

Rain or shine Nanaimoites came out to celebrate the opening of eight new pickleball courts at Beban Park highlighting the popularity of the sport in the city.

When the VIU ElderCollege came to an end in 2023, members of the community came together to not lose the opportunities to continue offering lifelong learning experiences.

The City of Nanaimo will be looking at options to expand its temporary free parking initiative during construction on Commercial Street.

The Vancouver Island Symphony is celebrating its 30th anniversary season by highlighting the history and future of the symphony.

October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Acceptance Month and several groups in Nanaimo are putting on an event to highlight that ADHD is more than just a disorder.