For one night in September, the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo was transformed into an immersive, vibrant forest of creativity and compassion. A showcase of vibrant local talent, the IGNITE2024 NatureNurture Mental Health Gala brought together a community of artists, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees. ...

At the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society (CVIMS), they believe every resident deserves to live in an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming community. Since 1979, CVIMS has provided support for immigrants, refugees, and even those who are just new to Nanaimo. They offer settlement, language, and community pro...

Do you feel like your health concerns are being ignored? Are you and your loved ones tired of attending appointment after appointment, feeling rushed, improperly examined, or treated without enough time spent on a complete and accurate diagnosis? Experience a fresh approach to family health care at The Wellhouse! Since...

The Wheaton Group purchased Nanaimo's Hyundai five years ago, and ever since they've been planning to move into a bigger, more advanced location. Hyundai Canada had expressed an interest for a new facility for their franchise in Nanaimo, and they found the old building didn't meet their needs or customer expectations. ...

Safe and effective skin treatments can be about more than looks. For some people, conditions like acne, scarring, rosacea, stretch marks, and hair loss represent a loss of dignity, confidence, and self-image. Dr. Jacqueline Presslauer is the lead physician at Lumina MD Aesthetics. Originally from Nanaimo, she has an un...

NANAIMO - If you need a new best friend who also doubles as a weighted blanket, look no further than Squeaky McGee!Named after his adorable little meow despite his size, Squeaky McGee is a two-year-old Domestic Short-hair cat looking for an indoor home to relax in.Soft, playful, and oh-so-cuddly, Squeaky McGee would ma...

NANAIMO - Meet a pair of beautiful New Zealand bunnies ready for adoption at the Nanaimo and District branch of the BC SPCA.Veronica and Betty have been at the facility for a while and are hoping to find their forever home where they can play and explore.The pair both love playing with their cardboard boxes, eating tre...

NANAIMO - Meet Andre, a gorgeous three-year-old Domestic Short-hair indoor cat looking for a place to stay warm this winter.Andre is a kind and friendly fur baby, eager for pets and always ready to play.Andre would do best in an indoor-only environment with another cat friend to play with.You can submit an application ...

NANAIMO - A lizard from south of the border is looking to find a warm place to call home here in Nanaimo.Glizzard the Lizzard is an anole lizard based out of the U.S. state of Georgia, and is enjoying Canada from his warm tank.The glass tank will be provided for Glizzard, but you'll have to buy a couple of heat lamps t...

NANAIMO - Meet Koda, an 11-year-old Domestic Short-hair/Siamese mixed cat looking for a place to spend his golden years.Koda is still adjusting to life at the shelter and can be a bit closed off and shy to new people, but once he warms up to you he'll be your forever cuddle buddy.Come down to the Nanaimo SPCA and meet ...

NANAIMO - There's a lovely group of hens available for adoption at the Nanaimo SPCA, and they're still well into their egg-laying season.This group of 20 hens are very friendly, living an enjoyable life as a group.They're available for adoption together or in smaller groups depending on how many you're legally allowed ...

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...