Local filmmaker brings Canada’s betrayal of Haiti to light By Lys Morton ● Nanaimo ● January 24, 2023 Nanaimo-based filmmaker Elaine Brière discusses her film Haiti Betrayed: How Canada Destroyed a Democracy and why film gives voice to human rights.
Nanaimo band Shakamoraine celebrates 30 years of ‘friends first, songs second’ By Kerilie McDowall ● Nanaimo ● January 17, 2023 With a love for music and each other, Shakamoraine’s weekend performances will feature band-arranged covers and self-penned originals.
Sum’shathut festival welcomes community to Hul’q’umi’num’ celebrations By Lys Morton ● Nanaimo ● December 14, 2022 Founder and curator Tsatassaya (Tracey) White weaves traditional with contemporary for a cultural celebration all can enjoy.
Watch for: Nanaimo’s multi-award-winning Wellington Jazz Academy By Kerilie McDowall ● Nanaimo ● December 12, 2022 Wellington Secondary students, directed by award-winning Canadian music director Carmella Luvisotto, perform their Winter Concert.
Local artist rises up after debilitating brain injury By David Morrison ● Nanaimo ● October 13, 2022 Nine years after a car accident left Marian van der Zon in excruciating pain and unable to listen to music, she debuts her first solo album.