It’s All Good: DJ Peter Poole on the transformative art of turntablism
After winning fourth place in the International DJ Association’s world championships, DJ All Good reflects on his history with the craft.
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Kismet Theatre returns to the main stage
For years, Bonnie Catterson Kent's Kismet Theatre Academy has taught kids and adults alike how to act, but also how to work together as a community
Why are these Nanaimo seniors turning to emergency shelters?
'When a 75-year-old woman shows up at the shelter door, that sets off alarms for me,' says Unitarian Shelter executive director Paul Manly.
Dead Bob proves that punk is still alive and kicking
Former NoMeansNo drummer John Wright causes fans to rejoice with new band and new album
Alternative Approval Process: How does it work?
The city intends to move forward with borrowing $48.5 million, but residents say concerns remain about the city's use of an alternative approval process.
Vancouver Island artists go In the Forest: ‘There’s going to be some weird stuff’
Nanaimo’s Good Gawd Gallery hosts an eclectic mix of Vancouver Island talent in group show.
City of Nanaimo funds ‘stopgap’ warming centre, but more services still needed
With so little funding available, ‘there is no other service provider that’s willing to do this work,’ says Risebridge executive director Jovonne Johnson.
Ts’msyen musician Saltwater Hank sees and sings the world in Sm’algya̱x
Wil Uks Batsga G̱a̱laaw, also known as Saltwater Hank, performs in Snuneymuxw and K'ómoks territory to promote his new Sm’algya̱x-language record.
Black Cat Books celebrates supernatural tales penned by local authors
A new publishing house founded by best-selling author Shanon Sinn launches with a new anthology.
What’s next for Nanaimo’s Five Acres Farm?
The community celebrated when the city purchased one of Nanaimo’s last parcels of historical farmland. But its future as a food security hub is still uncertain.