Lauryn Mackenzie

8 mins S #1 Oct 17, 24

ADHD advocacy event celebrates the “spice” of diagnosis in Nanaimo

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

5 mins S #1 Oct 17, 24

Eby and Rustad make healthcare promises days before Election Day

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

11 mins S #1 Oct 11, 24

Nanaimo-Gabriola Island Candidates present their case to students and young voters at VIUSU All Candidate Forum

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

11 mins S #1 Oct 11, 24

Nanaimo-Lantzville candidates speak on student-centred questions at VIUSU All Candidate Forum

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

5 mins S #1 Oct 04, 24

Nanaimo International Film Screening Society launches new film series

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

10 mins S #1 Oct 03, 24

Vancouver Island University’s Students' Union hosts All Candidates Forum encouraging young voters to get out and vote

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

8 mins S #1 Oct 02, 24

Seniors in Nanaimo rally for climate action

The writ has been dropped marking the start of the 43rd provincial election in British Columbia, with candidates in Nanaimo’s two ridings kicking off their campaigns.

6 mins S #1 Sep 27, 24

Provincial election kicks off in Nanaimo

The writ has been dropped marking the start of the 43rd provincial election in British Columbia, with candidates in Nanaimo’s two ridings kicking off their campaigns.

6 mins S #1 Sep 26, 24

VIU’s student press announces the return of its print magazine

Fall GoByBike week is kicking off from September 23 until October 6  across the province and in Nanaimo. With the weather and this event encouraging more students to ride bicycles to school, École Quarterway Elementary School’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is reminding drivers and cyclists to focus on road safety.

6 mins S #1 Sep 20, 24

Groups take over parking spaces in downtown Nanaimo to showcase a no vehicle future

Fall GoByBike week is kicking off from September 23 until October 6  across the province and in Nanaimo. With the weather and this event encouraging more students to ride bicycles to school, École Quarterway Elementary School’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is reminding drivers and cyclists to focus on road safety.

7 mins S #1 Sep 20, 24

School PAC encouraging more students to ride to school and road safety

Fall GoByBike week is kicking off from September 23 until October 6  across the province and in Nanaimo. With the weather and this event encouraging more students to ride bicycles to school, École Quarterway Elementary School’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is reminding drivers and cyclists to focus on road safety.

7 mins S #1 Sep 19, 24

Local artist hosts community mural project to connect and reflect

As an ambassador for BC Culture Days, a local artist is hosting a community mural event in the hope of bringing community members from all walks of life together.

5 mins S #1 Sep 12, 24

Local gleaning group looking to help pick fruits and vegetables to lower food waste

With fall around the corner, black bears will be seeking to fatten up for the winter on the coast. During this time, WildSafeBC is reminding everyone to create a bear-safe neighbourhood.

5 mins S #1 Sep 11, 24

Snuneymuxw First Nation to purchase second casino on Vancouver Island

With fall around the corner, black bears will be seeking to fatten up for the winter on the coast. During this time, WildSafeBC is reminding everyone to create a bear-safe neighbourhood.

4 mins S #1 Sep 09, 24

Parksville’s Nicholas Bennett wins double gold at Paralympics

With fall around the corner, black bears will be seeking to fatten up for the winter on the coast. During this time, WildSafeBC is reminding everyone to create a bear-safe neighbourhood.

5 mins S #1 Sep 06, 24

Four outstanding Nanaimo citizens receive Coronation Medal

With fall around the corner, black bears will be seeking to fatten up for the winter on the coast. During this time, WildSafeBC is reminding everyone to create a bear-safe neighbourhood.

6 mins S #1 Sep 05, 24

WildSafeBC reminding homeowners to keep their neighbourhood bear safe

With fall around the corner, black bears will be seeking to fatten up for the winter on the coast. During this time, WildSafeBC is reminding everyone to create a bear-safe neighbourhood.

3 mins S #1 Sep 03, 24

Wellington Secondary School to receive six new prefabricated classrooms

With the school year now underway, one Nanaimo high school has announced it is expanding.

5 mins S #1 Aug 30, 24

With the school year about to start many students cannot afford basic needs: TD Poll

According to a recent poll done by the TD Bank Group 65 per cent of post-secondary students define themselves as financially unstable.

3 mins S #1 Aug 30, 24

Outgoing Poet Laureate honoured in Poetry Walk

Nanaimo has been awarded the title of a Welcoming Francophone Community highlighting its growing French-speaking community.