Lauryn Mackenzie

6 mins S #1 May 24, 24

Authors host literary festival in support of student protestors

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend.

6 mins S #1 May 22, 24

New Nanaimo Correctional Centre opens

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend.

4 mins S #1 May 16, 24

Visiting exhibition addresses hate in the community

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend.

4 mins S #1 May 16, 24

Nanaimo hair stylists host haircut-athon for the CatNap Society

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend.

5 mins S #1 May 15, 24

Backyard Fest plays on

A beloved downtown music festival is once again kicking off this long weekend after almost being cancelled.

4 mins S #1 May 10, 24

Doctors walk the walk while talking the talk on getting active

While Nanaimo is in the midst of a family doctor shortage, an event happening this weekend will allow residents to meet with doctors to discuss the benefits of daily activity. 

5 mins S #1 May 09, 24

Regional District of Nanaimo reminds residents to be prepared for any emergency

B.C.’s new short-term rental law has come into effect. 

5 mins S #1 May 07, 24

City of Nanaimo works towards cleaning up invasive plants

B.C.’s new short-term rental law has come into effect. 

7 mins S #1 May 02, 24

New short-term rental rules take effect across the B.C.

B.C.’s new short-term rental law has come into effect. 

2 mins S #1 May 02, 24

Students set up a pro-Palestine encampment at VIU

Students from Vancouver Island University (VIU) have set up a pro-Palestine camp at VIU’s Nanaimo campus.

5 mins S #1 Apr 26, 24

New 51-unit supportive housing opening in Nanaimo

The City of Nanaimo through poetry is adding art to the natural landscape of Bowen Park.

5 mins S #1 Apr 25, 24

Old-growth logging protester sentenced to 60 days of jail

The City of Nanaimo through poetry is adding art to the natural landscape of Bowen Park.

5 mins S #1 Apr 24, 24

City of Nanaimo saw 1,170 new residential units built in 2023

The City of Nanaimo through poetry is adding art to the natural landscape of Bowen Park.

4 mins S #1 Apr 19, 24

Stash of believed stolen bicycles found by Nanaimo RCMP

The City of Nanaimo through poetry is adding art to the natural landscape of Bowen Park.

5 mins S #1 Apr 19, 24

New City of Nanaimo project combines poetry and nature

The City of Nanaimo through poetry is adding art to the natural landscape of Bowen Park.

6 mins S #1 Apr 17, 24

Parksville council finds some objections to local brewery application to extend hours

A local Parksville brewery is looking for support from the City of Parksville for their application to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch to change their hours of liquor services.

7 mins S #1 Apr 12, 24

Healthcare advocacy groups call for improved care for those on central and north Vancouver Island

A local Nanaimo organization that engages vulnerable youth with full-time mental health and well-being programs is looking for funding through the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) to support its program.

4 mins S #1 Apr 10, 24

Local youth alternative learning program seeks regional distinct funding

A local Nanaimo organization that engages vulnerable youth with full-time mental health and well-being programs is looking for funding through the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) to support its program.

5 mins S #1 Apr 09, 24

Homelessness numbers in Nanaimo tripled since 2016

The Town of Ladysmith is increasing parking enforcement to the downtown area to deter those who park longer than the set limit.

4 mins S #1 Apr 08, 24

Ladysmith one step closer to finding photos for utility box wrap

The Town of Ladysmith is increasing parking enforcement to the downtown area to deter those who park longer than the set limit.