Lauryn Mackenzie

7 mins S #1 Mar 05, 25

Student protestor speaks out about unfair suspension

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.

3 mins S #1 Mar 04, 25

Options for Sexual Health clinics to stay open for another year

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.

7 mins S #1 Mar 04, 25

Air quality is improving in Courtenay, report shows

A report presented to the City of Courtenay indicates air quality has been improving in recent years.

7 mins S #1 Mar 03, 25

Tumultuous meeting passes housing service bylaw following controversial Alternative Approval Process

On Tuesday February 25th residents packed the audience of a Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) board meeting to show their opposition for the recent Unified Alternative Approval Process, or AAP, and the four bylaws it was composed of.

7 mins S #1 Feb 26, 25

Leading-edge early education program landing at Airport Elementary

A brand-new early education program, or Primary Learning Community, is coming to Airport Elementary next Fall for kids in kindergarten through grade 3.

6 mins S #1 Feb 24, 25

Why many Americans are planning on visiting Nanaimo in April

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 Feb 20, 25

Challenging paperwork, poverty advocate group hosts event to assist people with low-income supports

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 Feb 14, 25

VIU student showcases the voices of the foster care system through art

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 Feb 14, 25

Comox Valley’s 10th annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser aims high: $225,000

Comox Valley Transition Society and their partner organization Dawn to Dawn are warming up for their 10th annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser, taking place on February 22nd.

8 mins S #1 Feb 12, 25

Comox Valley recognized with Climate Adaptation award for park project

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) received a Sustainable Communities award this week for Climate Adaptation from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund.

7 mins S #1 Feb 07, 25

New Extreme Weather Response shelter opens in Courtenay

A new Extreme Weather Response shelter was activated for the first time on Thursday February 6th as extreme weather conditions persist in Courtenay.

5 mins S #1 Feb 04, 25

Baba Yaga play highlights women's empowerment

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.

3 mins S #1 Feb 03, 25

Brooklyn Elementary gears up for a bike bus

Wheels are turning at Brooklyn Elementary, as the school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) puts plans in motion for a bike bus this spring.

4 mins S #1 Feb 03, 25

Fire devastates local recovery program housing

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 Jan 31, 25

L’Arche chocolate festival expands in the Comox Valley

L’Arche Comox Valley is hosting the Comox Valley Chocolate Festival this February, an expansion of their hot chocolate festival last year. Their goal is to spread fun and joy across the valley, with chocolatey treats of all forms.

3 mins S #1 Jan 30, 25

Downtown businesses team up to help those in need

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.

7 mins S #1 Jan 27, 25

Unsanctioned Overdose Prevention Site served Comox Valley hospital inpatients for five days

On Monday, January 20th Doctors for Safer Drug Policy, a group of addictions medicine physicians set up an unsanctioned Overdose Prevention Site at North Island Hospital Comox Valley. 

4 mins S #1 Jan 24, 25

Nanaimo residents now have better access to treatment beds closer to home

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 Jan 23, 25

Maffeo Sutton Park lights up in honour of Nanaimo’s 150 anniversary

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 Jan 21, 25

Rescued raven gets new mews: homeless nevermore

MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre in Merville is building a new mews for resident raven Kora.