Tag Archives: Arts
Beloved Nanaimo fair trade store ready for holiday rush
NANAIMO - Unique in so many ways, Global Village Nanaimo offers an unparalleled local shopping experience.The non-profit organization, one year removed from its 25th anniversary, provides a range of h...
Nov 26, 2023
Town of Qualicum Beach seeks opinions to refine waterfront park plan
QUALICUM BEACH - Public input is being gathered to help formulate a detailed plan for Saahtlam Park, formally known as St. Andrews Waterfront Park.Purchased in 2018, the Town-owned property has a draf...
Oct 22, 2023
Welcome pole unveiled at former Snuneymuxw village site
NANAIMO - A well known local Indigenous carver is sharing the story of the strong ties between Snuneymuxw First Nation and Nanaimo's Hammond Bay area. Xwtaluwnuc, an ancient SFN village site, is home ...
Sep 30, 2023
Inaugural Snuneymuxw Days to draw thousands of people
NANAIMO - Sports, cultural events, an expansive vendor market and family fun headline a busy weekend at Snuneymuxw First Nation's south Nanaimo No. 1 reserve. The First Nation is debuting Snuneymuxw D...
Jul 28, 2023
Study shows Cedar Market boosts Nanaimo economy by millions annually
NANAIMO - A new study into farmer's markets province-wide highlighted considerable financial and community benefits provided by one of the Island's biggest such offerings. Cedar Farmers Market draws o...
Jul 20, 2023
Monument pole honouring residential school victims stops by Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A unique monument pole drawing attention to the plight of residential school victims made its way through Nanaimo. Under development since last August in Fort Rupert just outside Port Hardy ...
Jun 20, 2023
'Let's go:' plans for annual bathtub weekend come into focus
NANAIMO - While a lack of clarity due to the pandemic hampered planning efforts previously, the identity of this year's Bathtub Weekend is crystal clear."Family friendly is what it's all about," Loyal...
Jun 06, 2023
Two Juno nods for Nanaimo singer Lauren Spencer-Smith
NANAIMO - Accolades continue to mount for Lauren Spencer-Smith.The 19-year-old is up for two Juno nominations, revealed during a Tuesday, Jan. 31 announcement, including artist of the year and TikTok ...
Jan 31, 2023
Cedar Farmers Market readies to wrap as Island Roots continues through winter
NANAIMO - Halloween weekend marks the seasonal end for one area Farmers Market, while another continues to enjoy weekly growth. The Cedar Farmers Market on Woobank Rd. will hold its final market for t...
Oct 30, 2022
Community coming together to honour and remember on Truth & Reconciliation Day
NANAIMO - For the second time nationally, the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation is being recognized on Sept. 30. The day was made official last year as a time to honour the victims and survi...
Sep 30, 2022