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Nanaimo food bank in need of volunteers and canned goods for Christmas hamper campaign

Nanaimo food bank in need of volunteers and canned goods for Christmas hamper campaign

Peanut butter, canned fish, in demand, says Loaves and Fishes food bank executive director
Today is National Dog Show Day

Today is National Dog Show Day

On National Dog Show Day, reporter reminisces about one of his favourite stories
Nanaimo hospital foundation launches winter fundraiser for SPECT-CT machine

Nanaimo hospital foundation launches winter fundraiser for SPECT-CT machine

Foundation looks to community's generosity to pay for $2.9-million piece of equipment
Lantzville Food Drive wants to gather donations for families in need

Lantzville Food Drive wants to gather donations for families in need

If someone is in need a hamper in Lantzville, the fire department encourages them to reach out
Vancouver Island man puts smiles on neighbours' faces with painted rocks

Vancouver Island man puts smiles on neighbours' faces with painted rocks

Designs include positive slogans and ladybugs
6-year-old Okanagan girl helps raise $8K for oncology clinic

6-year-old Okanagan girl helps raise $8K for oncology clinic

Funds will go toward the SOS Medical Foundation's $10 million oncology clinic campaign
Salvation Army Nanaimo calling for more Christmas Kettle volunteers

Salvation Army Nanaimo calling for more Christmas Kettle volunteers

Kettles set up at 16 locations from Nanaimo to Ladysmith
New locale allows for bigger German Christmas Village in Nanaimo

New locale allows for bigger German Christmas Village in Nanaimo

Market being held at Cavallotti Lodge this weekend, Nov. 23-24
Nanaimo taxi company promotes pedestrian safety by handing out vis vests

Nanaimo taxi company promotes pedestrian safety by handing out vis vests

Members of AC Taxi Nanaimo were out giving high-visibility vests to those experiencing homelessness
Nanaimo dementia care facility lights up 'Brighten Our Spirits' campaign

Nanaimo dementia care facility lights up 'Brighten Our Spirits' campaign

Money raised will go toward music, garden therapy programs for patients living with dementia