Q&A: Psychedelic instrumental rock band Colliding Canyons on 10 years as a fixture in the Nanaimo scene
‘The diversity and quality of art being produced here is astounding,’ says band member Will Hills.
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‘It’s better than Disneyland’: Local environmentalists unite to protect Harewood Plains
One of B.C.’s rarest ecosystems is slated to become a subdivision. Local environmentalists say it’s ‘too precious to potentially lose.’
Utility commission rules submetering company must be regulated
Wyse Meter Solutions, a third-party company that charges renters directly for water and electricity, must comply with B.C. Utilities Commission regulations.
These tenants are on the hook for their landlord’s new roof — and the rent increase is permanent
B.C.’s new rental increase formula aims to ensure landlords actually complete repairs, but tenants are left wondering why they have to pay.
Review: Gaslight is clever, cheeky and (sometimes) creepy
Updated for a modern audience, the play is both a conversation-starter and tantalizing stage thriller, reviews Julie Chadwick.
Reporter’s Notebook: An update (of sorts) on the old Nanaimo A&B Sound building
Owner waits on permits as building repairs are assessed.
Nanaimo initiative takes aim at repeat violent criminals
A dedicated team of police, prosecutors and probation officers will target repeat violent offenders in Nanaimo and 11 other B.C. communities.
What is Sacred: A chat with Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun
A conversation with Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun about his latest gallery showing, making the sacred visible and the anthropology of pizza boxes.
Rod Corraini’s PD and Hazmat: A Love Story
Nanaimo artist Rod Corraini discusses pandemic hoarding, isolation and the humour one can find in a bad situation.
Utility commission wraps up investigation into submetering company
For several months, the BC Utilities Commission has been investigating Wyse Meter Solutions, a private company that charges Nanaimo renters directly for water.
