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Latest in Nanaimo
Nanaimo Blues Festival brings international headliners and local talent to Maffeo Sutton Park
‘Blues is for everyone,’ says Nanaimo Blues Society president
What to do and where to go during extreme heat events in Nanaimo, the Comox Valley and the Cowichan Valley
A guide to prepare for extreme heat events on Vancouver Island
Snuneymuxw Days shares culture with Nanaimo community
Health and wellness event features sport, traditional games and a feast.
Why are nurses in Nanaimo on strike?
Hundreds of nurses and healthcare workers picket Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
‘Drag racing’ disrupting Departure Bay residents
Residents ask city council to do something about loud cars and motorcycles late at night.
What is the City of Nanaimo doing to preserve trees?
Urban forests are critical city infrastructure, not just ‘tree hugger stuff,’ say city staff.
Margins of Sound festival brings experimental music to Nanaimo
New festival includes free performances in Bowen Park and workshops.
Tenants union slams Nanaimo’s proposed tenant protection bylaw
Nanaimo tenant protection bylaw would include compensation but no discount on rent in new units
Teenage musicians to play benefit for all-ages venue in Nanaimo
The Globe Live Studio is at risk of closing, but local band End of Thread is rallying behind it to help save the scene.
Nanaimo Blues Festival brings international headliners and local talent to Maffeo Sutton Park
‘Blues is for everyone,’ says Nanaimo Blues Society president
What to do and where to go during extreme heat events in Nanaimo, the Comox Valley and the Cowichan Valley
A guide to prepare for extreme heat events on Vancouver Island
Snuneymuxw Days shares culture with Nanaimo community
Health and wellness event features sport, traditional games and a feast.
Why are nurses in Nanaimo on strike?
Hundreds of nurses and healthcare workers picket Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
‘Drag racing’ disrupting Departure Bay residents
Residents ask city council to do something about loud cars and motorcycles late at night.
What is the City of Nanaimo doing to preserve trees?
Urban forests are critical city infrastructure, not just ‘tree hugger stuff,’ say city staff.
Margins of Sound festival brings experimental music to Nanaimo
New festival includes free performances in Bowen Park and workshops.
Tenants union slams Nanaimo’s proposed tenant protection bylaw
Nanaimo tenant protection bylaw would include compensation but no discount on rent in new units
Teenage musicians to play benefit for all-ages venue in Nanaimo
The Globe Live Studio is at risk of closing, but local band End of Thread is rallying behind it to help save the scene.