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Vancouver Island Regional Library putting on drawing contest for teens

Winners to be featured in colouring book

Feb 11, 2025 10:15 AM Read more >

This year's Women of Influence Nanaimo Awards were another sparkling gala

Event was held Feb. 5 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Feb 10, 2025 7:45 PM Read more >

New fire hall planned for Mt. Washington facility

CVRD will begin construction in summer 2025

Feb 10, 2025 11:19 AM Read more >

Diverse African culture celebrated at Nanaimo library event

'A Celebration of African Cultures' event was held Feb. 8 at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library

Feb 9, 2025 9:30 AM Read more >

QUIZ: Time to enjoy a delicious pizza

It’s National Pizza Day. How much do you know about pizza and its important cultural role?

Feb 9, 2025 4:50 AM Read more >

Wellness and volunteer fair connects new residents with their Nanaimo community

Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society and Volunteer Nanaimo build connections between newcomers and community

Feb 7, 2025 10:10 AM Read more >

'Immensely proud': Okanagan father-son fire-fighting duo honoured

The work of several department members were recently celebrated at an annual awards dinner

Feb 7, 2025 7:28 AM Read more >

Okanagan hockey family enjoying ice time at their front door

'They missed a bunch of ice times and so we just decided to make our own rink'

Feb 6, 2025 7:47 AM Read more >

'Burger It Forward': a patty for a purpose on Vancouver Island

Canada Beef will donate $1 for every burger sold in the fundraising campaign from Feb. 1-28

Feb 4, 2025 10:17 AM Read more >

Lunar New Year roars into Nanaimo with lion dance

Deputy Consul General of Vancouver Zeng Zhi, MLA Sheila Malcomson and George Anderson, Mayor Leonard Krog, MP Lisa Marie Barron as well as local councillors Sheryl Armstrong and Hilary Eastmure were present

Feb 3, 2025 3:45 PM Read more >