Volunteers still needed for Nanaimo Point-in-Time Count: United Way BC

Leading up to the 2024 Nanaimo Point-in-Time Count, United Way BC says they are still looking for more volunteers to help with the count.

City of Nanaimo to add free parking in Bastion Parkade during Commercial Street construction

Rain or shine, or during construction, Commercial Street in Nanaimo’s downtown core is still open for business, and the City of Nanaimo is now offering additional free parking in hopes of getting more people downtown.

Lauryn MackenzieNovember 20, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Commercial Street, Construction

Nanaimo’s new poet laureate looks forward to sharing poetry and language

Neil Surkan is excited to be a literary ambassador as he is to be appointed the City of Nanaimo’s newest Poet Laureate.

Lauryn MackenzieNovember 15, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Poet Laureate, Neil Surkan

City of Nanaimo encourages all road users to be alert and be seen

As the days get shorter and the weather becomes cold and wet, the City of Nanaimo is reminding everyone commuting to stay alert and be seen in their community, whether by car, bike, or while walking.

Lauryn MackenzieNovember 14, 2024Nanaimo, road safety, Pedestrian Safety, City of Nanaimo

Results of Public Works Yard AAP still not ready

It has been over a year since the City of Nanaimo first started the process of seeking the consent of the voters to borrow funding to upgrade the Public Works Yard.

Lauryn MackenzieNovember 6, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, AAp, AAP, Public Works Yard, Alternative Approval Process

Game on! New pickleball courts opens at Beban Park

Rain or shine Nanaimoites came out to celebrate the opening of eight new pickleball courts at Beban Park highlighting the popularity of the sport in the city.

Lauryn MackenzieOctober 31, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Pickleball

City of Nanaimo looks at expanding free downtown parking

The City of Nanaimo will be looking at options to expand its temporary free parking initiative during construction on Commercial Street.

Lauryn MackenzieOctober 24, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Commercial Street, Parking

Outgoing Poet Laureate honoured in Poetry Walk

City of Nanaimo’s outgoing Poet Laureate Kamal Parmar has been honoured by becoming a new addition to the City’s Poetry Walk.

POCK! City to build eight new pickleball courts at Beban Park

Amidst the rise in popularity of pickleball, the City of Nanaimo is moving its six pickleball courts to a new, quieter location.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 9, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Pickleball

Nanaimo Poet Laureate reflects on the past three years in the position

After three years, Kamal Parmar’s term as the City of Nanaimo’s Poet Laureate is coming to an end, and she is reflecting on the work she has done and the lessons she has learned.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 8, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, poetry, Poet Laureate

City of Nanaimo approves lease for new navigation centre

Nanaimo city council has approved a 3-year lease for a new temporary housing building in the south end of Nanaimo.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 10, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo

Council looks at new option for upgrading Public Works Yard

The City of Nanaimo is reevaluating its plan to make upgrades to the Public Works Yard on Labieux Road.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 26, 2024Nanaimo, AAP, City of Nanaimo, Alternative Approval Process

Nanaimo Public Safety Committee recommends new speed limits around schools

As the school year comes to an end, the City of Nanaimo’s Public Safety Committee is recommending lower speed limits around schools.

Lauryn MackenzieJune 19, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, public safety, Public Safety Committee

City of Nanaimo saw 1,170 new residential units built in 2023

Housing projects continue to be at the forefront of development approvals and are still happening around Nanaimo, said the manager of current planning for the City of Nanaimo.

NewsLauryn MackenzieApril 24, 2024City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo, Housing, BC Housing

New City of Nanaimo project combines poetry and nature

The City of Nanaimo through poetry is adding art to the natural landscape of Bowen Park.

NewsLauryn MackenzieApril 19, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Kamal Parmar, Poet Laureate

Healthcare advocacy groups call for improved care for those on central and north Vancouver Island

Patients in Nanaimo with heart disease cannot get access to the care they need and it can lead to suffering poor or sometimes fatal outcomes said a healthcare advocate group.

NewsLauryn MackenzieApril 12, 2024health, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo