Herring spawn arrives in Nanaimo
Wildlife enthusiasts and families turn out to see the stunning turquoise waters and wildlife at Neck Point Park and Pipers Lagoon Park.
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How much crime in Nanaimo is drug related?
Alcohol use is often not included in discussion, despite being major contributor to drug-related crime says expert.
Meet some of Nanaimo’s powerful women
This International Women’s Day, The Discourse looks back at our stories about inspiring women and gender non-conforming folks making an impact in Nanaimo.
‘Harmonious’ and ‘challenging’: Artist celebrates metamorphosis in new Nanaimo street banner design
Aiym Samay-Sampson hopes to encourage youth to ‘embrace their creativity’ after fragmented butterfly chosen by city.
Nanaimo city council recording ban violates civil liberties, experts say
Civil liberty and journalism experts are concerned about the impact of a ban on recording at Nanaimo city council meetings on charter rights.
Former youth in care featured in photo exhibit at VIU
Tarah Dowling presents a photo and audio exhibit featuring former foster kids who are using the provincial Tuition Waiver Program.
Drop in 2024 Nanaimo overdose deaths still ‘a fraction’ of overall trend upwards
Overdose deaths and emergency calls remain at the second-highest levels since 2014.
Sudden changes to safer supply program a ‘huge mistake,’ says Nanaimo patient
Patients must use prescribed safer supply drugs in front of medical professionals under new rules by province, but health experts say a regulated supply is still an urgent life-saving measure.
In photos: Hundreds march to honour MMIWG2S+ and bring justice for harms that ‘never, ever should have happened’
Nanaimo march brought the community together for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.
Nanaimo addictions doctor behind pop up overdose site resigns in protest
Dr. Jessica Wilder steps down from harm reduction leadership roles at Island Health and at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital after being put on administrative leave following participation in an unsanctioned overdose prevention site.