What to expect on Vancouver Island this wildfire season
What meteorologists are saying to expect and how Nanaimo-area fire departments are preparing for the summer wildfire season.
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What is the city doing to protect Nanaimo’s water supply?
From concrete pipes that can catastrophically fail to holes in the South Fork dam that could empty the reservoir within days, here’s how the City of Nanaimo is working to reduce the risk to residents.
Nanaimo Foodshare gears up for growing season
Education programs for young and old on the farm at Five Acres Community Park contributes to local food security as grocery prices rise.
Sunk City festival digs into Nanaimo’s underground music scene
Sound Heritage owner wants to create an outdoor community events space behind his store.
Second Nanaimo Infusion attracts hundreds of health-care workers
Nanaimo hospital ER now boasts a cohort of American nurses, and more want to join them.
Snuneymuxw Elders and local residents oppose rezoning of land near Cable Bay Trail
Harmac officials say development of industrial park is key to economic diversification
Nanaimo’s toxic drug emergency at 10 years
Three residents share their stories about how the toxic drug crisis has impacted them.
Broombusters celebrates 20 years of removing Scotch broom on Vancouver Island
This volunteer organization is removing invasive species to reduce wildfire risk and protect biodiversity.
At the centre of Nanaimo’s all-ages punk scene
Why hundreds of youth, and a few parents, pack all-ages punk shows at The Globe Live Studio every weekend.
A Common space for electronic music in Nanaimo
New monthly electronic music night in Nanaimo to showcase Island DJs this weekend.
What is the city doing to protect Nanaimo’s water supply?
From concrete pipes that can catastrophically fail to holes in the South Fork dam that could empty the reservoir within days, here’s how the City of Nanaimo is working to reduce the risk to residents.
Nanaimo Foodshare gears up for growing season
Education programs for young and old on the farm at Five Acres Community Park contributes to local food security as grocery prices rise.
Sunk City festival digs into Nanaimo’s underground music scene
Sound Heritage owner wants to create an outdoor community events space behind his store.
Second Nanaimo Infusion attracts hundreds of health-care workers
Nanaimo hospital ER now boasts a cohort of American nurses, and more want to join them.
Snuneymuxw Elders and local residents oppose rezoning of land near Cable Bay Trail
Harmac officials say development of industrial park is key to economic diversification
Nanaimo’s toxic drug emergency at 10 years
Three residents share their stories about how the toxic drug crisis has impacted them.
Broombusters celebrates 20 years of removing Scotch broom on Vancouver Island
This volunteer organization is removing invasive species to reduce wildfire risk and protect biodiversity.
At the centre of Nanaimo’s all-ages punk scene
Why hundreds of youth, and a few parents, pack all-ages punk shows at The Globe Live Studio every weekend.
A Common space for electronic music in Nanaimo
New monthly electronic music night in Nanaimo to showcase Island DJs this weekend.