Makerspace Nanaimo is ‘more than a toolshop’
Community workshop a space where people can learn from one another
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In photos: Snuneymuxw Days 2025
Third annual Snuneymuxw Days featured canoe races, a longhouse jam and basketball and brought the community together
How city officials and cycling advocates are addressing Nanaimo’s patchwork of bike paths
Nanaimo’s ‘bike lane Barbie’ says the city is working to make cycling more accessible for everyone.
Scotch broom increases wildfire risk. What can we do about it?
Invasive species such as Scotch broom can exacerbate wildfires, but communities are working hard to remove these invaders from local ecosystems.
In photos: Silly Boat Regatta raises serious support
Community takes the plunge in support of Nanaimo Child Development Centre
New Indigenous film series at Nanaimo Art Gallery aims to push reconciliation forward
The monthly film series will feature films telling stories from Indigenous perspectives.
CHLY radio summer camp teaches kids media skills
Kids make radio shows and podcasts at ‘super fun’ summer camp at Nanaimo’s community radio station.
Son de Metal creates ‘a music of working people’
Traditional Mexican son-rock fusion band will play Mansfield Park in Nanaimo on Wednesday, July 9.
Nanaimo city council recording ban faces legal threat
A warning letter has been sent to the City of Nanaimo over two bylaws that ban recording public meetings or taking photographs or video in any city facility or recreation area.
HMCS Nanaimo bids final farewell to namesake city
HMCS Nanaimo to be transferred to the Atlantic later this year after years of service patrolling the west coast.
In photos: Snuneymuxw Days 2025
Third annual Snuneymuxw Days featured canoe races, a longhouse jam and basketball and brought the community together
How city officials and cycling advocates are addressing Nanaimo’s patchwork of bike paths
Nanaimo’s ‘bike lane Barbie’ says the city is working to make cycling more accessible for everyone.
Scotch broom increases wildfire risk. What can we do about it?
Invasive species such as Scotch broom can exacerbate wildfires, but communities are working hard to remove these invaders from local ecosystems.
In photos: Silly Boat Regatta raises serious support
Community takes the plunge in support of Nanaimo Child Development Centre
New Indigenous film series at Nanaimo Art Gallery aims to push reconciliation forward
The monthly film series will feature films telling stories from Indigenous perspectives.
CHLY radio summer camp teaches kids media skills
Kids make radio shows and podcasts at ‘super fun’ summer camp at Nanaimo’s community radio station.
Son de Metal creates ‘a music of working people’
Traditional Mexican son-rock fusion band will play Mansfield Park in Nanaimo on Wednesday, July 9.
Nanaimo city council recording ban faces legal threat
A warning letter has been sent to the City of Nanaimo over two bylaws that ban recording public meetings or taking photographs or video in any city facility or recreation area.
HMCS Nanaimo bids final farewell to namesake city
HMCS Nanaimo to be transferred to the Atlantic later this year after years of service patrolling the west coast.