Mick Sweetman

7 mins S #1 Jun 05, 24

Pride and Transgender flag fly together for the first time at Nanaimo City Hall

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.

7 mins S #1 Jun 03, 24

Nanaimo Art Gallery showcases youth artwork at Shared Reveries exhibit

Local youth artists will showcase their work this week after a semester of trying new art styles, learning from professional artists, and stepping out of their comfort zone.

5 mins S #1 May 31, 24

Provincial government seeks input on barriers in the workforce or accessing services

Medical, Indigenous, municipal and regional leaders have come together to form a new advocacy coalition to ensure fair access to health care for those north of the Malahat.

8 mins S #1 May 30, 24

A new advocacy coalition has formed to ensure fair care for all of Vancouver Island

Medical, Indigenous, municipal and regional leaders have come together to form a new advocacy coalition to ensure fair access to health care for those north of the Malahat.

6 mins S #1 May 29, 24

VIUSU fights for students’ rights to protest on campus

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend.

7 mins S #1 May 28, 24

Pro-Palestinian encampment at VIU still stands after three weeks in

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend.

6 mins S #1 May 24, 24

Authors host literary festival in support of student protestors

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend.

6 mins S #1 May 22, 24

New Nanaimo Correctional Centre opens

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend.

4 mins S #1 May 16, 24

Visiting exhibition addresses hate in the community

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend.

4 mins S #1 May 16, 24

Nanaimo hair stylists host haircut-athon for the CatNap Society

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend.

5 mins S #1 May 15, 24

Backyard Fest plays on

A beloved downtown music festival is once again kicking off this long weekend after almost being cancelled.

4 mins S #1 May 10, 24

Doctors walk the walk while talking the talk on getting active

While Nanaimo is in the midst of a family doctor shortage, an event happening this weekend will allow residents to meet with doctors to discuss the benefits of daily activity. 

5 mins S #1 May 09, 24

Regional District of Nanaimo reminds residents to be prepared for any emergency

B.C.’s new short-term rental law has come into effect. 

5 mins S #1 May 07, 24

City of Nanaimo works towards cleaning up invasive plants

B.C.’s new short-term rental law has come into effect. 

7 mins S #1 May 02, 24

New short-term rental rules take effect across the B.C.

B.C.’s new short-term rental law has come into effect. 

2 mins S #1 May 02, 24

Students set up a pro-Palestine encampment at VIU

Students from Vancouver Island University (VIU) have set up a pro-Palestine camp at VIU’s Nanaimo campus.

5 mins S #1 Apr 26, 24

New 51-unit supportive housing opening in Nanaimo

The City of Nanaimo through poetry is adding art to the natural landscape of Bowen Park.

5 mins S #1 Apr 25, 24

Old-growth logging protester sentenced to 60 days of jail

The City of Nanaimo through poetry is adding art to the natural landscape of Bowen Park.

5 mins S #1 Apr 24, 24

City of Nanaimo saw 1,170 new residential units built in 2023

The City of Nanaimo through poetry is adding art to the natural landscape of Bowen Park.

4 mins S #1 Apr 19, 24

Stash of believed stolen bicycles found by Nanaimo RCMP

The City of Nanaimo through poetry is adding art to the natural landscape of Bowen Park.