Lauryn Mackenzie

6 mins S #1 Aug 26, 24

Nanaimo recognized as a Welcoming Francophone Community

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

6 mins S #1 Aug 23, 24

New community funding boost will support food-sharing organizations in Nanaimo and across Vancouver Island

More people in Nanaimo and across the province will have better access to healthy food options through food infrastructure projects supported by provincial funding.

6 mins S #1 Aug 21, 24

Nanaimo’s Ethan Katzberg celebrates winning gold at the Olympics

Nanaimo’s Ethan Katzberg is still celebrating his big win at the 2024 Paris Olympics after making history as the first-ever Canadian to win gold in hammer throw.

4 mins S #1 Aug 19, 24

Canada’s last standing pro-Palestine encampment dismantled at VIU

For over 100 days, the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment stood at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus, and on day 110, the encampment was officially dismantled.

6 mins S #1 Aug 19, 24

Celebrating pride, Protection Island style

With about 350 people living on Protection Island, for the past ten years, the community has once again come together to celebrate pride on the island.

7 mins S #1 Aug 16, 24

The fastest of the fastest will compete in Nanaimo for B.C.’s first-ever provincial speedcubing championship

Around 150 competitors will be filling the Beban Park Social Centre this weekend to find out who is the best in the province at speedcubing.

5 mins S #1 Aug 16, 24

BC Supreme Court orders the removal of VIU pro-Palestine encampment

On day 106 of the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus, the BC Supreme Court approved an injunction ordering the removal of the encampment.

8 mins S #1 Aug 14, 24

Indigenous youth and young adults explore the world of aviation through event at the Nanaimo Airport

To inspire Indigenous youth and young adults with the world of aviation and aerospace, the Nanaimo Airport YCD hosted an event to highlight the wonders and opportunities in the industry.

7 mins S #1 Aug 09, 24

POCK! City to build eight new pickleball courts at Beban Park

Amidst the rise in popularity of pickleball, the City of Nanaimo is moving its six pickleball courts to a new, quieter location.

7 mins S #1 Aug 08, 24

Nanaimo Poet Laureate reflects on the past three years in the position

After three years, Kamal Parmar’s term as the City of Nanaimo’s Poet Laureate is coming to an end, and she is reflecting on the work she has done and the lessons she has learned.

7 mins S #1 Aug 07, 24

Purple chairs honour those who lost their lives to the overdose crisis

A local farmer’s market is celebrating its 12th anniversary of supporting local farmers and makers. 

7 mins S #1 Aug 02, 24

Nanaimo Curling Club finds a solution for broken chiller with a promising start to the season

A local farmer’s market is celebrating its 12th anniversary of supporting local farmers and makers. 

7 mins S #1 Aug 01, 24

Nanaimo’s ‘best kept secret’ farmer’s market holds 12-year anniversary

A local farmer’s market is celebrating its 12th anniversary of supporting local farmers and makers. 

6 mins S #1 Jul 30, 24

City announces third attempt at an AAP to borrow money for Public Works Yard

The City of Nanaimo, for a third time, is moving forward with an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to seek approval from electors to borrow money for the Public Works Yard, but this time with a higher price tag.

6 mins S #1 Jul 26, 24

Province launches new supports for people returning to work following a disability

People in Nanaimo will now have an easier time returning to work following a disability with a new provincial program.

6 mins S #1 Jul 25, 24

Local festival to showcase the magic of theatre in the outdoors

A local theatre collective is using the backdrop of Maffeo Sutton Park to host its theatre festival.

4 mins S #1 Jul 24, 24

Nanaimo Art Gallery raises money for Artists in the Schools program

For over 25 years the Nanaimo Art Gallery has offered their Artists in the Schools program, but now they are fundraising money to pay off a deficit.

4 mins S #1 Jul 22, 24

Snuneymuxw First Nation revives Coast Salish Games

After a long pause, the Coast Salish Games has once again kicked off in Nanaimo.

4 mins S #1 Jul 18, 24

New urgent and primary care centre announced for Nanaimo

A new urgent and primary care centre is coming to Nanaimo in 2025.

5 mins S #1 Jul 16, 24

Downtown Nanaimo village site returned to the Snuneymuxw First Nation

The VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment still stands at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus despite receiving a trespass notice ordering protestors to vacate by 8 a.m. this morning July 15.