Lauryn Mackenzie

9 mins S #1 Dec 06, 24

Winterfest shows that downtown Nanaimo’s heart is still beating

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

7 mins S #1 Dec 04, 24

Baby boom! Vancouver Island marmots break records for 2024

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

5 mins S #1 Dec 03, 24

Following denied AAP, Nanaimo council abandons borrowing bylaw

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

2 mins S #1 Nov 29, 24

City of Nanaimo AAP to borrow $90 million for Public Works Yard fails

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

4 mins S #1 Nov 29, 24

Nanaimo postal workers collecting Santa letters despite strike

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

5 mins S #1 Nov 28, 24

Gender-affirming clothing event to support those on gender journeys

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

6 mins S #1 Nov 21, 24

Volunteers still needed for Nanaimo Point-in-Time Count: United Way BC

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

6 mins S #1 Nov 20, 24

City of Nanaimo to add free parking in Bastion Parkade during Commercial Street construction

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

10 mins S #1 Nov 19, 24

Pop-up overdose prevention site opens across the street from NRGH

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

6 mins S #1 Nov 15, 24

Nanaimo’s new poet laureate looks forward to sharing poetry and language

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

4 mins S #1 Nov 14, 24

City of Nanaimo encourages all road users to be alert and be seen

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

6 mins S #1 Nov 13, 24

Unboxing Bravery journeys through gender identity and finding your true self

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

7 mins S #1 Nov 07, 24

The ‘Tinder of Construction' hopes to lower construction materials ending up in landfills

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

5 mins S #1 Nov 06, 24

Local poverty advocate group connects low-income people with harder-to-find resources

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

3 mins S #1 Nov 06, 24

Results of Public Works Yard AAP still not ready

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

6 mins S #1 Oct 31, 24

Game on! New pickleball courts opens at Beban Park

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

8 mins S #1 Oct 30, 24

Scout leader fears end of Historic Scout hut after fire damage and theft

For almost 100 years, the 1st Nanaimo Scouts Hut has been the meeting place for Scouts to develop skills, make new friends and contribute to the community. Now after a fire and break-in, the future of the historical hut is uncertain.

5 mins S #1 Oct 25, 24

Mid Island Elder College celebrates its first full semester

With Election Day weeks ahead, the Vancouver Island University Students’ Union is encouraging students to get out and vote.

4 mins S #1 Oct 24, 24

City of Nanaimo looks at expanding free downtown parking

With Election Day weeks ahead, the Vancouver Island University Students’ Union is encouraging students to get out and vote.

6 mins S #1 Oct 18, 24

Vancouver Island Symphony opens pearl anniversary season

With Election Day weeks ahead, the Vancouver Island University Students’ Union is encouraging students to get out and vote.