Q&A: How bad is Level 5 drought for residents of Nanaimo?
An interview with the City of Nanaimo’s longtime general manager of engineering and public works on the effects of drought on the local water supply.
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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.
After the City of Nanaimo moved to rezone an ancient Snuneymuxw village site, B.C.’s reconciliation minister stepped in
‘It’s important we allow time for this work to occur,’ the minister said as he offered mediation between the City of Nanaimo, Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Millstone Riverfront developer.
‘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.’
Nanaimo Fringe Festival director steps down after community calls out transphobic online speech
The artistic managing director will continue to advise so the August event proceeds as organizers vow to investigate community safety concerns this fall.
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.
Could p’hwulhp (Garry oak) ecosystems strengthen Vancouver Island’s climate resilience?
VIU’s p’hwulhp project restores the rare and endangered ecosystem on campus while researching how the drought-hardy tree could survive a warming climate.
Snuneymuxw First Nation reaffirms housing goal of 300 units by 2028
Snuneymuxw First Nation and B.C. celebrate two years of historic MOU housing partnership.
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.
Reporter’s Notebook: ‘Pride is a protest’ as queerphobia rises on Vancouver Island
2SLGBTQ+ Canadians say rising queerphobia in the U.S. is creeping its way to Vancouver Island. Reporter Lys Morton reflects on community safety.
