Events

Winterfest aims to give downtown Nanaimo a boost

NANAIMO - Added vibrancy and festive cheer in Nanaimo's downtown and Old City Quarter are anticipated for the next three Thursday nights. Winterfest, staged by the Downtown Nanaimo Business Associatio...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 04, 2024

Storm-damaged north Nanaimo beach access stairs to be replaced

NANAIMO - A closed valued public access point down a steep embankment is planned to be addressed shortly. Charlotte Davis, the City of Nanaimo's manager of parks operations, said the damaging November...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 04, 2024

SOS Christmas Program sees surge in Oceanside area demand

PARKSVILLE - A local social agency hopes the public can respond to a rise in demand this holiday season. Lissa Alexander, Society of Organized Services (SOS) communications manager, said their annual ...

Dec 03, 2024

Nanaimo's Matthew Wood included in Canada's world junior selection camp roster

NANAIMO - A former local minor hockey product hopes to return to the same tournament but this time with a different result. On Monday, Dec. 2 Hockey Canada announced the 32-player selection camp roste...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 02, 2024

'It does warm people's hearts:' Nanaimo Shoebox Project to uplift unhoused women

NANAIMO - A local volunteer wants to make the Christmas season a bit brighter for those in need, one shoebox at a time.The Nanaimo Shoebox Project is accepting donations until Dec. 11 to support and e...

Nov 28, 2024

Nanaimo-Oceanside film productions this year had estimated $3.2M economic boost

NANAIMO - Films and television shows had a notable economic impact on the mid-Island this year, thanks to four major productions.The most high-profile production overseen by the Vancouver Island North...

Nov 27, 2024

'The demand continues to grow:' registration opens for annual Great Nanaimo Toy Drive

NANAIMO - Cost of living pressures ever-present and Nanamo's growing population highlight the importance of an annual local tradition of giving. Registration for the annual Great Nanaimo Toy Drive sta...

Daryl Major Nov 26, 2024

Nanaimo victim included in legislature vigil for women killed in B.C.

VICTORIA - A silent vigil was held outside Victoria's legislature for women killed by men in B.C., including a Nanaimo woman whose death in January is considered a homicide. Around 20 participants hel...

Nov 25, 2024

'It's not possible without them:' volunteers make Milner Christmas Magic a reality

QUALICUM BEACH - Final preparations are well underway for an event which has grown over two decades into an extremely popular mid-Island holiday tradition. Milner Christmas Magic returns beginning Dec...

Daryl Major Nov 25, 2024

B.C. government cabinet named, Sheila Malcolmson returns to familiar role

VICTORIA - A freshly sworn-in cabinet features a few ministers retaining their former positions, along with an expected significant turnover.B.C. lieutenant governor Janet Austin swore in the 27-membe...

Nov 18, 2024