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4 mins S2025 #299 Jul 28, 25

National Youth Orchestra to play in Nanaimo, featuring local talent

A local musician has reached a life goal as they play a hometown show while on tour with the National Youth Orchestra of Canada.

10 mins S2025 #296 Jul 18, 25

Texada residents “devastated”: Tex the grizzly killed

The grizzly bear who had taken up residence on Texada Island was found shot dead July 15th. The bear, nicknamed Tex by local resident and advocate Katrin Glenn-Bittner, had been on the island since late May.

7 mins S2025 #297 Jul 17, 25

Art and science meet to visualize the history of Nanaimo

Art and data meet in a new art piece now on display at Oliver Woods Community Centre, visualizing the history of Nanaimo.

7 mins S #1 Jul 03, 25

Conservation group monitors Western painted turtle nesting habits at Buttertubs Marsh

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

6 mins S #1 Jul 02, 25

Nanaimo’s world record title dethroned, but won’t stop people’s love for the Nanaimo bar

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

6 mins S #1 Jun 26, 25

City of Nanaimo to look at banning the sale of invasive plants

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

4 mins S #1 Jun 04, 25

Celebrating pride in the community and out in nature

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

4 mins S #1 Jun 02, 25

City to redesign controversial ‘O’ in Nanaimo Sign

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

9 mins S #1 May 29, 25

VIU to cut Master of Community Planning program amidst a worker shortage in the industry

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

5 mins S #1 May 27, 25

Comox Valley Regional District events raise watershed awareness

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is inviting local residents to learn about the Comox Lake Watershed this week through a series of events they are calling Watershed Awareness Days.

11 mins S #1 May 26, 25

Health Minister formally announces Community-Led, Crisis Response in Comox Valley

On Tuesday, May 20th, B.C.’s Minister of Health Josie Osborne formally announced the Crisis Response, Community-Led team expanding to the Comox Valley.

7 mins S #1 May 20, 25

Delicious: World’s largest Nanaimo bar unveiled in the harbour city

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

5 mins S #1 May 15, 25

Vancouver Island volunteers battle against invasive Scotch broom

BroomBusters are on a mission to clear Vancouver Island of the invasive plant Scotch broom.

5 mins S #1 May 13, 25

City of Courtenay acknowledges International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, and in a City of Courtenay Council Meeting on May 7th, Councillor Evan Jolicoeur made a statement on behalf of the council.

6 mins S #1 May 09, 25

Going for grand slam, roller derby team raffles $1000

North Island Roller Derby is running a raffle, fundraising to help cover expenses, expand the league, and engage the community.

5 mins S #1 May 08, 25

Evo bike share success in Nanaimo sees expansion and introduction of e-scooters

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

5 mins S #1 May 08, 25

No backyard, no problem: Backyard Fest keeps the local music scene alive with new Sunk City music festival

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

6 mins S #1 May 07, 25

Nanaimo council to reconsider Loudon Park boathouse project

After an outcry from concerned citizens wondering where daytime warming shelters are for the unhoused, the City of Nanaimo has announced a year-round daytime drop-in hub set to open next month.

6 mins S #1 May 06, 25

Art student explores gender dysphoria through Barbie’s form

The annual student art exhibition at North Island College in Comox Valley has wrapped up, and CHLY and CVOX met at the studio with one student to hear their experience of exhibiting their own work, a series titled “They”.

6 mins S #1 May 02, 25

Vanier Secondary garage sale funding the future of Explore Program

Local high school G.P. Vanier’s Explore Program is hosting their famed fundraiser, gearing up for Spring trips into the great outdoors.