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Explainer: How to get non-profit governance back on track
When local non-profits fall apart, the whole community suffers. Executive directors and board members share how to support non-profit governance long term.
Nanaimo-grown multi-instrumentalist John Lee shares the story behind The Artist
While the jazz musician has mastered the drums, bass, guitar, piano and Hammond B3 organ, he picks up the bass for his debut album.
This grassroots financial literacy program aims to support marginalized youth
Financial literacy education can help young people navigate inequitable wealth systems, says Qui, Literacy Central Vancouver Island’s youth literacy coordinator.
Older Canadians want to leave a better world for their children. Why hasn’t that happened?
It’s up to everyone to push for policies that address generational unfairness, says Paul Kershaw, founder of Generation Squeeze.
Nanaimo residents concerned about data centre proposed on East Wellington Road
As council moves to rezone two lots on East Wellington Road as high tech industrial, some residents worry about the future draw on local resources.
Survey: Income inequality and financial literacy in B.C.
Your feedback will help guide our reporting.
These Nanaimo residents say health, accessibility barriers contributed to low voter turnout
Fewer than one in four Nanaimo residents who were eligible to vote participated in the local election. Reporter Lys Morton explores what held some community members back.
Against the current: This kayaking filmmaker captures community-led solutions for the environment
The ocean paddling expedition to remote island communities like Lasqueti and Gabriola centers local sustainability knowledge.
Local elections 2022: Nanaimo youth put questions to candidates. Here are the answers.
City of Nanaimo candidates answer student questions related to climate change, services for unhoused residents, sidewalks and more.
