Tag Archives: Arts
BC Culture Days gives Nanaimo's history a digital life
NANAIMO - B.C. Culture Days, which started on Sep. 23 and runs until Oct. 16., is being celebrated once again this year.Described as Canada's largest public participation campaign for the arts, it's a...
Sep 24, 2022
Nanaimo Wellness & Spirit Fair focusing on self and well-being
NANAIMO - For those who like to walk a more spiritual path when it comes to their health, there's an event which might energize your chakra. The Wellness & Spirit Fair is open to all ages and will...
Sep 17, 2022
'All the organizers are quite stoked:' full program returns for annual VIEx
NANAIMO - On the heels of a virtual show in 2020 followed by a reduced offering last year, the VIEx is back to full force.The 128th edition of the popular agricultural fair takes over the Beban Park F...
Aug 26, 2022
Funkanometry to appear on America's Got Talent semi-final round
NANAIMO - A pair of mid-Island dancing phenoms will try to maintain their presence on a popular televised talent show.Nanaimo's Jacksun Fryer and Duncan's Carlow Rush appear live on America's Got Tale...
Aug 23, 2022
New vans allow Nanaimo Science to double up on education outreach
NANAIMO - A Nanaimo science group focused on hands-on education experiences for youth will be able to increase their reach thanks to newly purchased "Science on the Move" vans.Nanaimo Science has a ne...
Aug 23, 2022
Parksville Beach Festival & sand sculpting competition attendance tops 115,000
PARKSVILLE - People clearly had a strong appetite to view world-class sand sculptures following a two year absence of the Parksville Beach Festival.Strong attendance totals of 115,217 people were reco...
Aug 22, 2022
Rented lights & audio equipment stolen from Nanaimo Fringe Festival
NANAIMO - Some of the outdoor performances at this year's Nanaimo Fringe Festival might be more acoustic than first planned, but the show will go on.Organizers say their storage container in the Old C...
Aug 12, 2022
Summer reading club 'helps to bridge the gap' for youth over summer break
NANAIMO - Local Island libraries are working to keep young minds sharp between semesters with their summer reading club.It's a province-wide free literacy program available at public libraries and onl...
Jul 11, 2022
Substantial theft hinders popular Cedar Farmers' Market
NANAIMO - Thousands of dollars worth of stolen equipment has volunteers with the Cedar Farmers' Market scrambling to stage their large and popular weekly offering.Market manager Kate Poirier said a me...
Jul 04, 2022
Full slate of Canada Day events planned across through Nanaimo, Parksville & Ladysmith
NANAIMO - Following a two-year pandemic-related hiatus, live and in-person Canada Day events are back.Maffeo Sutton Park will be the main site for festivities in Nanaimo, with events happening from 11...
Jul 01, 2022