Melissa Fryer

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Film industry tries to salvage working relationship with Nanaimo

NANAIMO – Film representatives meeting with city's economic development corporation

Nanaimo Art Gallery studies possible building expansion

A study will help Nanaimo Art Gallery decide whether its current location is suitable for its consolidation and expansion plans

Musician Tim Harrison relocated to the West Coast from Ontario to focus on his health. Music continued to beckon in the arts-rich community of Gabriola and he is once again performing.

Gabriola musician’s focus placed back on art

Tim Harrison performs in Nanaimo with other Gabriola Island artists

Musician Tim Harrison relocated to the West Coast from Ontario to focus on his health. Music continued to beckon in the arts-rich community of Gabriola and he is once again performing.

Nanaimo couple seeks support from community

Nanaimo man adapting to life in a wheelchair after medical condition leaves him paralyzed

John Kimantas compiles his extensive knowledge of Vancouver Island into an informative guidebook.

Bookmark: The BC Coast Explorer and Marine Trail Guide

Author John Kimantas shares his extensive knowledge of Vancouver Island in new guidebook

John Kimantas compiles his extensive knowledge of Vancouver Island into an informative guidebook.

Nanaimo rockers reunite decades later

Nanaimo band Steelback popular in 1970s and ’80s stages reunion show

Sheelagh Whittaker, near her home in Nanaimo, traced her family’s roots for her first full-length novel. She talks about the book, The Slaidburn Angel, at Harbourfront library Sunday (July 22).

Author finds answers in family’s ancestry

Sheelagh Whittaker used her family’s history – and her journey to uncover it – for her first full-length novel

Sheelagh Whittaker, near her home in Nanaimo, traced her family’s roots for her first full-length novel. She talks about the book, The Slaidburn Angel, at Harbourfront library Sunday (July 22).

Housing market stable in Nanaimo

Typical homeowner tends to purchase three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on Vancouver Island, according to survey

Brendan Tang's unique ceramic designs are part of his presentation at Nanaimo Centre Stage.

From thought to form

Brendan Tang brings his award-winning ceramic display Manga Ormolu to Nanaimo Centre Stage for a presentation

Brendan Tang's unique ceramic designs are part of his presentation at Nanaimo Centre Stage.
Nanaimo has numerous options for mountain biking.

Ask an expert – mountain biking

Nanaimo has great mountain biking trails all over. If I only had one day to spend riding, where should I go?

Nanaimo has numerous options for mountain biking.
Kyle and Marty Shepard are the father-son duo known as The Big Mess. They performed at the China Steps in downtown Nanaimo as part of a free concert series hosted by CHLY radio station and the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association.

Ask an expert – entertainment

I’m a university student and don’t have much money. What does Nanaimo’s night life have to offer that won’t break the bank?

Kyle and Marty Shepard are the father-son duo known as The Big Mess. They performed at the China Steps in downtown Nanaimo as part of a free concert series hosted by CHLY radio station and the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association.
Gloria Sackey’s friendly smile welcomes customers to the Southgate Tim Hortons.

Tims pours a great cup

Tim Hortons is voted best place to meet for coffee in Nanaimo in the Best of the City 2012 survey.

Gloria Sackey’s friendly smile welcomes customers to the Southgate Tim Hortons.
Heather Keizur performs a bilingual show for Canada Day on July 1 at Diners Rendezvous.

For the love of jazz

Heather Keizur incorporates French into Canada Day performance

Heather Keizur performs a bilingual show for Canada Day on July 1 at Diners Rendezvous.
Thomas Robertshaw, left, and Calvin Wallin mix up a winning martini at Acme Food Co.

Acme mixes a mean martini

Acme Food Co. Ltd. voted best martini in Nanaimo in the Best of the City 2012 survey.

Thomas Robertshaw, left, and Calvin Wallin mix up a winning martini at Acme Food Co.
Brandy Bones and Big John Bates perform at the Queen's on Canada Day.

Stage antics

Big John Bates returns to Nanaimo with a quartet playing more instruments in a much darker style of music

Brandy Bones and Big John Bates perform at the Queen's on Canada Day.
Bill Perison's second album of children's music comes out 22 years after his first.

Twenty-year gap separates children’s album releases

Raising his own children gave musician Bill Perison insight into kids' music

Bill Perison's second album of children's music comes out 22 years after his first.

Nanaimo balances aging population by attracting young workers

Census data from 2012 shows Nanaimo's population growing in 50-plus age groups.

Dyane Brown readies a painting inspired by the poppies in her garden for the Nanaimo Artwalk. It’s the first artwalk held in the summer, to complement the annual fall event.

Art on the move: artists participate in Nanaimo Artwalk

Up to 40 artists are preparing for the upcoming Nanaimo Artwalk in venues and studios in the downtown area

Dyane Brown readies a painting inspired by the poppies in her garden for the Nanaimo Artwalk. It’s the first artwalk held in the summer, to complement the annual fall event.
Jon Lovitz performs in Nanaimo June 22.

Leave ’em laughing: Comedian Jon Lovitz performs in Nanaimo

Jon Lovitz went from a regular on Saturday Night Live, to movies and finally stand-up comedy

Jon Lovitz performs in Nanaimo June 22.
Photography brings to life the advice and projects in Sow Simple.

Bookmark: Sow Simple

Second book challenges gardeners to try new plants and projects

Photography brings to life the advice and projects in Sow Simple.