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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

By Julie Chadwick ● News ● April 4, 2024

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?

By Julie Chadwick ● Nanaimo ● November 9, 2023

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

By Julie Chadwick ● Nanaimo ● August 17, 2023

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

By Lys Morton ● Nanaimo ● July 28, 2023

‘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

By Lys Morton ● Nanaimo ● July 13, 2023

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

By Lys Morton ● Nanaimo ● June 23, 2023

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

By Julie Chadwick ● News ● April 13, 2023

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

By Lys Morton ● Nanaimo ● March 30, 2023

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

By Julie Chadwick ● Nanaimo ● March 16, 2023

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

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

By Lys Morton ● Nanaimo ● February 2, 2023

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

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

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Alternative Approval Process: How does it work?

Nanaimo Fringe Festival director steps down after community calls out transphobic online speech

Snuneymuxw First Nation reaffirms housing goal of 300 units by 2028

Nanaimo initiative takes aim at repeat violent criminals

Bylaw notes ‘lack of resources’ in securing abandoned properties

Utility commission wraps up investigation into submetering company

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

Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society name change to Ballenas ‘in discussion’ for years,’ says CEO

10 ways to better support tenants with vulnerabilities due to income, age or disabilities

‘I want it to stop’: Tenants and advocates allege bullying by non-profit housing provider

Q and A: What are vulnerable tenants rights in non-profit housing?

Who will protect low-income seniors from dying in extreme heat?

Seniors left in distress — or dead — for days in Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society units