Melissa Fryer

Mark Leiren-Young translates his experience and knowledge of the complexities of B.C. environmental discussion into a one-man theatre show. He performs in Nanaimo Feb. 3-5.

Environmental issues not always clear cut

Mark Leiren-Young presents his one-man play in Nanaimo

Mark Leiren-Young translates his experience and knowledge of the complexities of B.C. environmental discussion into a one-man theatre show. He performs in Nanaimo Feb. 3-5.
John Forrest was remembered as a highly talented musician with a boisterous personality. He died Jan. 10 at the age of 58.

Musician remembered for talent

John Forrest touched dozens of lives in Nanaimo’s music community

John Forrest was remembered as a highly talented musician with a boisterous personality. He died Jan. 10 at the age of 58.

Port Theatre asks city to help cover deficit

Poor ticket sales and less rental income leads to first shortfall in theatre's 14-year history

David Vest performs his danceable piano music – boogie-woogie – at Diners Rendezvous Jan. 28.

Bluesman strikes a chord during Nanaimo concert

David Vest performs at Diners Rendezvous in downtown Nanaimo this month

David Vest performs his danceable piano music – boogie-woogie – at Diners Rendezvous Jan. 28.
Under the watchful eye of her teacher Nicole Arendt, background, Nanaimo Conservatory of Music piano student Serena Jack, 13, practises pieces in preparation for Grade 5 exams from the Royal Conservatory of Music.

Musicians in the making

Nanaimo Conservatory of Music welcomes students of all ages, abilities to learn

Under the watchful eye of her teacher Nicole Arendt, background, Nanaimo Conservatory of Music piano student Serena Jack, 13, practises pieces in preparation for Grade 5 exams from the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Deryk Houston adjusts elements of his installation at the campus Nanaimo Art Gallery. His piece was inspired by a tour of a bomb shelter in Iraq.

Nurturing peace

Nanaimo Art Gallery installation inspired by bomb shelter ripped apart during Gulf War

Deryk Houston adjusts elements of his installation at the campus Nanaimo Art Gallery. His piece was inspired by a tour of a bomb shelter in Iraq.
Amy Loewan displays the rice-paper panels, interwoven with peace words in different languages, which form part of her exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery.

Exhibit evokes viewer reflection

Amy Loewan hopes her Nanaimo Art Gallery display inspires viewers to look inward for peace

Amy Loewan displays the rice-paper panels, interwoven with peace words in different languages, which form part of her exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery.
Eliza Smith knew that her life would involve music, which is why the former Gabriola resident called her first full-length album Born Knowing.

Singing sensation

Eliza Smith navigates the music industry, releasing her first album next month

Eliza Smith knew that her life would involve music, which is why the former Gabriola resident called her first full-length album Born Knowing.

Nanaimo’s rental vacancy rate increases

Trend toward more rental suites available for Nanaimo residents continues

Karina Strong performs at the Little Woodstock busker festival in Nanaimo earlier this year.

Clowning around

A Nanaimo circus performer travels to Thailand to share joy with thousands of children living in refugee camps

Karina Strong performs at the Little Woodstock busker festival in Nanaimo earlier this year.

Pennies campaign close to wrapping up

Money raised from campaign helps Nanaimo families at Christmas

Emily Blake, left, and Chris Wood rehearse a scene from Snow White.

Magic and mayhem

Nanaimo Theatre Group turns fairy tale topsy-turvy during traditional annual pantomime

Emily Blake, left, and Chris Wood rehearse a scene from Snow White.

Choir leads singalong of Christmas favourite

Members of the Malaspina Choir want their audience to join them in song

Rick James has no end of fascinating stories to write about in his Raincoast Chronicles series.

Bookmark: West Coast Wrecks

Rick James has no end of fascinating stories to write about in his Raincoast Chronicles series

Rick James has no end of fascinating stories to write about in his Raincoast Chronicles series.
The late author Chuck Davis's tome of Vancouver history is available in bookstores.

Bookmark: The Chuck Davis History of Metropolitan Vancouver

Book chronicles the history of B.C.'s largest city

The late author Chuck Davis's tome of Vancouver history is available in bookstores.
Randy Henson, Quality Foods University Village store manager, drops his stash of pennies in a donation jar. Quality Foods has joined the News Bulletin’s Pennies for Presents drive for the first time this year and is collecting pennies at the cash out counters at its Harewood store.

Stores support coin collection

You often see cut up coffee cans, peanut butter jars or other containers nestled at the cash register of stores in Nanaimo.

Randy Henson, Quality Foods University Village store manager, drops his stash of pennies in a donation jar. Quality Foods has joined the News Bulletin’s Pennies for Presents drive for the first time this year and is collecting pennies at the cash out counters at its Harewood store.
Kobe Gray, 8, and his sister Chloe, 5, make the most of playtime at the Boys and Girls Club on Fifth Street. The club is one of the gathering points for the News Bulletin’s Pennies for Presents campaign, which collects pennies to purchase Christmas presents for children of underprivileged families in Nanaimo.

Penny donations help fill void

The goal of Pennies for Presents is to make sure all children have a gift and a special memory waiting for them on Christmas morning.

Kobe Gray, 8, and his sister Chloe, 5, make the most of playtime at the Boys and Girls Club on Fifth Street. The club is one of the gathering points for the News Bulletin’s Pennies for Presents campaign, which collects pennies to purchase Christmas presents for children of underprivileged families in Nanaimo.
The Enigma and Serana Rose perform as the Show Devils at the Queen's Sunday (Nov. 27).

Circus sideshow comes to town

The Enigma, who, with Serana Rose, makes up Show Devils, a sideshow inspired by old-time circus shows

The Enigma and Serana Rose perform as the Show Devils at the Queen's Sunday (Nov. 27).

Newcomer upsets longtime Lantzville mayor

While voters in Nanaimo went with a mayor they knew, voters in Lantzville chose new leadership in Saturday’s municipal election.

Ian Moore draws from his extensive collection of songs for a solo show at Diners Rendezvous Sunday (Nov. 27).

Songwriter’s goal complete honesty

Ian Moore performs solo acoustic show at Nanaimo's Diners Rendezvous

Ian Moore draws from his extensive collection of songs for a solo show at Diners Rendezvous Sunday (Nov. 27).