Made here. Grown here. Connected here. Island Good launches new website to make shopping Island products easier Every choice to shop Island-made is a win for Vancouver Island communities and now it's easier than ever. Island Good has launched a newly redesigned website that helps Vancouver Islanders and visitors quickl...

If you're searching for holiday gifts and winter layers, Nanaimo has a new must-visit destination. Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has officially opened its doors at 2517 Bowen Road, bringing its trusted lineup of outdoor gear, apparel, and expert guidance to the region, just in time for the winter season. From season...

It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind.Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a huge...

The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance brought Island Good to life in 2018. Since then, Island Good has become the leader in helping Island residents find locally grown, made and produced products. Now, more than ever, that consumer sentiment to support local is growing. Let Island Good help you find the way to island ...

The hum of excitement is unmistakable at the newly renovated Canadian Tire store in Nanaimo, where local owner David McClenahan is ushering in a new era for one of Canada's most iconic brands. With expanded departments, modern layouts, and a renewed commitment to customer service, the store is quickly becoming a destin...

NANAIMO - Maggie is an adorable nine-year-old Domestic Short-Hair cat looking for a new place to call her own.Maggie is laid-back and friendly, and spends her days napping in a prime sun spot, and is already ready to go on an adventure with her humans.Maggie is an indoor-only cat and is ready to light up the world of h...

NANAIMO - Say hello to Ace, an adorably soft, five-year-old, Domestic Long Haired cat.Ace is fun and friendly, and enjoys spending time with his people and being where all the action is.When not playing around, Ace likes to relax in the nearest sunbeam, or take a nap on the highest perch he can find. Jordan Davidson/Na...

NANAIMO - Dahlia is a big-hearted nine-month-old Bloodhound mix eager to find her forever family.Dahlia is curious and social by nature, and would do well in a home with another similair furry friend to play with.Dahlia was dealing with a mite issue, which has since cleared up, all that's left is for her fur to grow ba...

NANAIMO - Meet an adorable pair of voids, now available for adoption at the Nanaimo and District SPCA.Little Bear is only seven months old, while Midnight is almost two years old. Little Bear likes to follow momma Midnight around and take in the world, while Midnight is a bit more chill, enjoying relaxing in her bed wh...

NANAIMO - Rudy is a big, beautiful, seven-month-old male Border Collie/Aussie/Great Pyrenees mix, looking for a place to call his own.Rudy is a high-energy, lovable boy who's still learning how to navigate the world with a heart as big as his paws.Rudy would do best in an adult-only home who can help him along his grow...

NANAIMO - Meet Otter and Jackson, two four-month-old mixed American rabbits.These two adorable bunnies are living the good life at the Nanaimo SPCA while waiting to find the perfect family for each of them.Jackson is a bit more energetic of the two, while Otter enjoys showing off his best impression of a loaf of bread....

NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island Crisis Society (VICS) is an Island Health contracted service providing 24/7 Vancouver Island Crisis Line Support. The Crisis Society also provides a variety of community support services to accommodate Vancouver Island's growing population and growing need for crisis support, suicide bere...

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) has been providing exemplary care to patients with severe, life-threatening illnesses and injuries in the current Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for 50 years. When you need this level of care, it is critical the ICU has the latest medical equipment and a state-of-the-art space to acc...

NANAIMO - When choosing a daycare or early education facility, there are some basic things you should know and insist upon. We've laid out the top 5 things to look for in a daycare to help you make this important decision. 1. Reliability and Flexibility There's nothing worse than having to fit in last minute arrangemen...

NANAIMO - One and done? Not in today's world. Thanks to DIY blogs, Pinterest, and the creative spirit of passionate crafters and artisans across the Island, prolonging the life of an item by purchasing it second hand, or re-purposing that item entirely for an art or craft project is easier than ever, and it's better fo...