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President of the Haida Nation Gaagwiis wears glasses and in Haida regalia sings in a group of people that include drummers and Minister Murray Rankin

‘It’s all Haida land’: Nation’s title to be officially recognized over the entirety of Haida Gwaii

A new draft agreement with the province lays out the groundwork to transition governance and jurisdiction over more than 10,000 square km of territory.

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Nanaimo City Hall stands with flags under a grey sky. The building is also grey in front of a green lawn
Alternative Approval Process: How does it work?

The city intends to move forward with borrowing $48.5 million, but residents say concerns remain about the city's use of an alternative approval process.

Blind lawn bowler Randy Fred wears sunglasses, blue ball cap and blue hat on the left and is embraced by Para-Bowls co-chair Bev Robinson, in a white ball cap, ponytail and red shirt on the right
Champion visually impaired lawn bowlers work to preserve the future of the sport

Bowler Randy Fred swept the national Para-Bowl Championships to win gold — now he’s rallying for other visually impaired lawn bowlers to compete.

The entrance to Snuneymuxw First Nation head office
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.

The Nanaimo Fringe Festival banner is installed in the lead up to the 2021 festival.
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.

Snuneymuxw First Nation Chief Mike Wyse and Premier David Eby spoke with press while wearing traditional regalia and a gifted blanket.
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.

David Eby at a previous press announcement.
Nanaimo initiative takes aim at repeat violent criminals

A dedicated team of police, prosecutors and probation officers will target repeat violent offenders in Nanaimo and 11 other B.C. communities.

Danielle Baker and her baby on home porch in front of where abandoned building once stood.
Bylaw notes ‘lack of resources’ in securing abandoned properties

After concerns were raised by community members regarding a near miss, The Discourse explores what bylaw actions can be taken to secure abandoned residential properties.

Two smal dial meters connected on either side of water lines, one hot one cold.
Utility commission wraps up investigation into submetering company

For several months,​​ the BC Utilities Commission has been investigating Wyse Meter Solutions, a private company that charges Nanaimo renters directly for water.

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In face of another projected deficit, Vancouver Island University imposes hiring freeze

An internal letter acquired by The Discourse tells Vancouver Island University staff "immediate action" is required to reduce spending.