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New exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery reexamines life at Nanaimo’s Chinatowns.

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New exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery reexamines life at Nanaimo’s Chinatowns
It has been over six decades since the last remaining Chinatown in...
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January 23, 2026 at 11:09 PM
What is up with all this fog in Nanaimo?.

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What is up with all this fog in Nanaimo?
Fog horns sound throughout Nanaimo as thick, cold fog has made a...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Increased flooding risks, roads, and land management practices: What's the link?.

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Increased flooding risks, roads, and land management practices: What's the link?
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January 15, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Talking transit and traffic calming in the City of Nanaimo.

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Talking transit and traffic calming in the City of Nanaimo
We're marking Nanaimo's move from 2025 into 2026, with a focus on...
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January 15, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Nanaimo council moves funds away from plan to light section of E&N trail.

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Nanaimo council moves funds away from plan to light section of E&N trail
Plans to light a section of the E&N Trail next year won’t be going...
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January 15, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Local historian brings compiles macabre tales from Nanaimo's past.

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Local historian brings compiles macabre tales from Nanaimo's past
This is an extended version of the version that was originally...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Regional Hospital District resolves to front 100% of cost of new Nanaimo cath lab.

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Regional Hospital District resolves to front 100% of cost of new Nanaimo cath lab
Local government is willing to front the costs to bring a cardiac...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Jenn Strub to connect young people with poetry as Nanaimo’s new Youth Poet Laureate.

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Jenn Strub to connect young people with poetry as Nanaimo’s new Youth Poet Laureate
Growing up, poetry was not something Jenn Strub connected with very...
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January 14, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Local poetry press creating space for indie, alternative and local writers.

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Local poetry press creating space for indie, alternative and local writers
Getting published can be a dream come true for many writers and poets....
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January 13, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Avi Lewis, NDP Leadership contestant, launches town hall tour on Vancouver Island .

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Avi Lewis, NDP Leadership contestant, launches town hall tour on Vancouver Island
Nanaimo was the second stop on a town hall for federal NDP leader...
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January 12, 2026 at 11:41 PM
After near extinction, Vancouver Island Marmot population breaks milestone .

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After near extinction, Vancouver Island Marmot population breaks milestone
A Vancouver Island conservation organization is celebrating hitting a...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
New Snuneymuxw program works to keep traditional lands flourishing for future generations.

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New Snuneymuxw program works to keep traditional lands flourishing for future generations
Combining his work with cultural practice has always been important for...
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December 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Nanaimo Regional Hospital District commits to covering 100 per cent to build cardiac care lab.

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Nanaimo Regional Hospital District commits to covering 100 per cent to build cardiac care lab
The call for better cardiac care in Nanaimo may soon be answered, as the...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Risebridge wants no one to celebrate the holidays alone in Nanaimo and Oceanside.

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Risebridge wants no one to celebrate the holidays alone in Nanaimo and Oceanside
As the cost of living continues to rise and the number of those unhoused...
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December 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Here’s a 28 min interview on recovery & substance reduction supportive #housing , how it fits w #harmreduction #housingfirst . Also BC’s broader strategy & challenges w opening & keeping SH . #Nanaimo #yyj #bcpoli vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/nana...
Nanaimo supportive housing planned for those aiming to minimize substance use
"Sparrow" project geared towards people on road to reducing substance use
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December 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
VIU student talks about her time at COP 30 in Brazil.

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VIU student talks about her time at COP 30 in Brazil
Every year, world leaders, scientists and climate activists meet to make...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Digging into Democratic and electoral reform recommendations in British Columbia.

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Digging into Democratic and electoral reform recommendations in British Columbia
A body tasked with improving our democracy has made dozens of...
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December 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
We want to know, what were your Top 5 albums/releases of 2025? Who should our music librarians be keeping an eye on for new music locally, across Canada, and around the world?
December 2, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Dress for success: new VIU ‘Career Closet’ offers free professional clothing for students.

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Dress for success: new VIU ‘Career Closet’ offers free professional clothing for students
A new service through Vancouver Island University’s Career Studio is...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
UBCM has red flags over Bill M216 that would fast-track housing in British Columbia.

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UBCM has red flags over Bill M216 that would fast-track housing in British Columbia
MLA for Nanaimo–Lantzville, George Anderson, is currently moving forward...
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November 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Why are Humpback Whale collisions increasing?.

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Why are Humpback Whale collisions increasing?
Humpback whales are returning to the Salish Sea in growing numbers, but...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
UVic students plan to run from Victoria to Nanaimo to raise money for men’s mental health.

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UVic students plan to run from Victoria to Nanaimo to raise money for men’s mental health
Two university students are training for the biggest run of their lives,...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A new look for the former A&B Sounds building, highlighting local creatives .

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A new look for the former A&B Sounds building, highlighting local creatives
Owners of the Soundworks Market Hall hosted a preview of the former A&B...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Harmac CEO reponds to motion around industrial land use generates lengthy debate at Nanaimo City Council.

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Harmac CEO reponds to motion around industrial land use generates lengthy debate at Nanaimo City Council
A motion about industrial land use divided Nanaimo city council in a...
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November 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Artwalk returns to celebrate and showcase local talent in downtown Nanaimo.

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Artwalk returns to celebrate and showcase local talent in downtown Nanaimo
Once again, downtown Nanaimo will be taken over by artists showcasing...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM