Category Archives: Nanaimo
Desire to develop local talent driving Nanaimo League1 teams through final weekend
NANAIMO - Despite mixed results on the pitch, year three of the city's League1 soccer franchise is being viewed as a success for showcasing local talent.Both Nanaimo United men's and women's squads tr...
Jul 26, 2025
Celebrations planned for Errington Volunteer Fire Department's 60th anniversary
ERRINGTON - A dedicated volunteer fire department is celebrating 60 years in operation with a family-friendly community event.The Errington Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its 60 anniversary cele...
Jul 26, 2025
Coffee shop & apartment building envisioned for south Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - Apartments and a coffee shop are planned for a south end neighbourhood. A development permit application is before the City of Nanaimo for 79 residential units in a four storey building on t...
Jul 25, 2025
Repair Cafe returning to fix broken Oceanside knick-knacks
QUALICUM BEACH - Making a quick fix to a wide array of items is the goal behind a returning community event this weekend.A Repair Cafe will again take place at St. Stephen's United Church Hall on Vill...
Jul 25, 2025
'Make the downtown alive again:' Commercial St. reopens to traffic amid mixed reviews on construction
NANAIMO - After almost a year of road closures and construction delays, the revamped downtown core is ready to show off its new shine. An official grand opening of the long-awaited sections of Commerc...
Jul 25, 2025
Nanaimo’s iconic Bathtub weekend has boatload of activities
NANAIMO - Thousands of people will converge in downtown Nanaimo this weekend, culminating with the World Championship Bathtub Race on Sunday, July 27, at Maffeo Sutton Park. A ticketed concert at the ...
Jul 24, 2025
‘Some of these vehicles are really quite unique:’ vintage car show takes over Coombs Fairgrounds
PARKSVILLE - Over 100 vintage and classic cars will be shined up and on display, all for a good cause. Ocean Idlers Car Club hosts its annual Blast from the Past car show at Coombs Fairgrounds and Eve...
Jul 24, 2025
Event-packed Snuneymuxw Days to draw thousands to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - While Indigenous-only athletes are competing, Snuneymuxw Days is open to everybody. In its third year of hosting the popular athletic and social gathering showcasing Snuneymxuw First Nation ...
Jul 24, 2025
New municipality being considered for Errington & Coombs residents
NANAIMO - Incorporation of a new municipality in rural Oceanside is on the table, as local officials weigh the pros and cons of the move.A new report, presented to RDN Board Directors on Tuesday, July...
Jul 23, 2025
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
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 lookin...
Jul 23, 2025