Mick Sweetman

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.

4 mins S #1 Jul 15, 24

VIU encampment continues as university seeks injunction

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.

6 mins S #1 Jul 15, 24

Unitarian Shelter celebrates reopening after two month long renovations

Vancouver Island University has delivered a trespass notice to the Students for Palestine Committee demanding that protestors vacate and dismantle the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment by 8 a.m. on Monday, July 15.

7 mins S #1 Jul 12, 24

VIU hands trespass notice to campus Pro-Palestine encampment

Vancouver Island University has delivered a trespass notice to the Students for Palestine Committee demanding that protestors vacate and dismantle the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment by 8 a.m. on Monday, July 15.

3 mins S #1 Jul 11, 24

Local auto mechanic shop offers free etching service to combat catalytic converter theft

With an increase in catalytic converter theft, a Nanaimo auto mechanic shop is hosting a free etching service so that stolen converters can be returned to their owners.

6 mins S #1 Jul 10, 24

City of Nanaimo approves lease for new navigation centre

Nanaimo city council has approved a 3-year lease for a new temporary housing building in the south end of Nanaimo.

4 mins S #1 Jul 05, 24

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools hosts school board trustee info night after trustee departs

With a school board by-election coming up in September, Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is hosting an information night for those interested in learning about the role of school trustee.

4 mins S #1 Jul 04, 24

Local business encourages those to take on the Plastic Free July Challenge

A local Nanaimo business is urging everyone to challenge themselves to rethink how much single-use plastic they use in July.

5 mins S #1 Jun 27, 24

RDN to look into regulating sale of consumer-grade fireworks

The Regional District of Nanaimo will be looking into regulating the sale of consumer-grade fireworks within District 69 and District 68.

5 mins S #1 Jun 26, 24

Council looks at new option for upgrading Public Works Yard

The Nanaimo Curling Club is on thin ice as they deal with a broken chiller that could affect the start of the next season

8 mins S #1 Jun 25, 24

Women strike outside Nanaimo Court House to bring awareness about women’s rights

The Nanaimo Curling Club is on thin ice as they deal with a broken chiller that could affect the start of the next season

7 mins S #1 Jun 21, 24

Nanaimo Curling Club looks at options as a broken chiller could take out the start of next season

The Nanaimo Curling Club is on thin ice as they deal with a broken chiller that could affect the start of the next season

8 mins S #1 Jun 20, 24

The Rainbow Project highlights different voices sharing their stories of finding pride

As the school year comes to an end, the City of Nanaimo’s Public Safety Committee is recommending lower speed limits around schools. 

6 mins S #1 Jun 19, 24

Nanaimo Public Safety Committee recommends new speed limits around schools

As the school year comes to an end, the City of Nanaimo’s Public Safety Committee is recommending lower speed limits around schools. 

4 mins S #1 Jun 06, 24

Organization opens donation boxes for books to be sent to those inside Nanaimo Correctional Centre

Kicking off the start of Pride Month, the City of Nanaimo is flying the Progressive Pride flag and the Transgender Pride flag together for the first time.