Niomi Pearson

Spotlight Series set to fade after season finale

NANAIMO - The Port Theatre Society board is suspending its Spotlight Series and working on implementing a fresh focus

Jim Rutherford Sr.

Polar Bear swim set to make splash in Nanaimo Dec. 26

NANAIMO – 53rd Annual Polar Bear swim takes place Dec. 26 with a cast of colourful participants, including 97-year-old Jim Rutherford

Jim Rutherford Sr.

Medicinal marijuana growers concerned over new pot regulations

NANAIMO - New regulations proposed by Health Canada will take away authorization for medical marijuana patients to grow at home

Regional district reaches third-party agreement for biosolids management

NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo has created a four year, three-party document for the management of its biosolids.

Jo-Anne Graham and her son, Raymond, were given the keys to their brand new Habitat for Humanity home during a special ceremony Friday.

Habitat for Humanity delivers Christmas gift

NANAIMO - Two families receive keys to their Habitat For Humanity homes Friday.

Jo-Anne Graham and her son, Raymond, were given the keys to their brand new Habitat for Humanity home during a special ceremony Friday.

Lantzville studies transportation for growth, safety

NANAIMO – A transportation review commissioned by the District of Lantzville yields a solid road network plan and traffic calming policy.

Plant powered up by wastewater

NANAIMO - Regional District of Nanaimo produces heat and electricity through its wastewater treatment process.

Building team first priority for new RDN chief

NANAIMO – RDN's former general manager of strategic and community development talks about his new role as chief administrative officer

Regional district lays charges in illegal dumping cases

NANAIMO - RDN lays illegal dumping charges against two residents who failed to appear in court.

Loyd Sherry, former Nanaimo city councillor, rings up donations in front of the liquor store at Terminal Park Plaza. Sherry is one of dozens of volunteers across the city taking time out to collect cash for local charities and food banks over the holiday season.

Charities hope for Christmas miracle

NANAIMO – Low donation numbers have local charities concerned but hopeful with two weeks to Christmas.

Loyd Sherry, former Nanaimo city councillor, rings up donations in front of the liquor store at Terminal Park Plaza. Sherry is one of dozens of volunteers across the city taking time out to collect cash for local charities and food banks over the holiday season.
Roger Bird, left, president of the Vancouver Island Military Museum, shows Conservative MP Chris Alexander (Pickering-Ajax), Nanaimo-Alberni Conservative MP James Lunney and Russ Burke the Spitfire display during a military museum tour Saturday morning.

Canada plays central role securing gains made in Afghanistan rebuild

NANAIMO – There are plenty of opportunities for residents to support or take interest in Canada’s efforts overseas.

Roger Bird, left, president of the Vancouver Island Military Museum, shows Conservative MP Chris Alexander (Pickering-Ajax), Nanaimo-Alberni Conservative MP James Lunney and Russ Burke the Spitfire display during a military museum tour Saturday morning.
Marti Demo has been living with Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, for the last five years. Despite the trials and tribulations that come along with manually monitoring her blood sugar levels, Demo still enjoys being a kid, participating in school sports and hanging out with the family dog, Jake.

Living with juvenile diabetes a constant learning curve

NANAIMO – Local Type 1 diabetes patient Marti Demo is an ambassador for the disorder.

Marti Demo has been living with Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, for the last five years. Despite the trials and tribulations that come along with manually monitoring her blood sugar levels, Demo still enjoys being a kid, participating in school sports and hanging out with the family dog, Jake.

Regional board puts funding on track

NANAIMO – Regional District of Nanaimo approvs $945,000 to help restore passenger rail on Vancouver Island.

Heather Phillips plays with her children Arianna, 9, and Michael, 12, both of whom she adopted eight years ago.

Forever home

NANAIMO: Families share experiences during Adoption Awareness Month in B.C.

Heather Phillips plays with her children Arianna, 9, and Michael, 12, both of whom she adopted eight years ago.
Quality Foods managers Adam Wynans, clockwise from top left, Randy Romano, Kevin Knowles and Peter Sinclair, executive director of Loaves and Fishes food bank, display grocery bags filled with donations.

Paper bags ready for holiday food bank donations

Nanaimo residents can help fill hunger by filling the brown paper Quality Foods bag in this week's edition of the Bulletin

Quality Foods managers Adam Wynans, clockwise from top left, Randy Romano, Kevin Knowles and Peter Sinclair, executive director of Loaves and Fishes food bank, display grocery bags filled with donations.

Historical ship’s wheel finds new life at Departure Bay beach

The Departure Bay Neighbourhood Association, in partnership with the City of Nanaimo, unveiled new art at Departure Bay beach

Nanaimo man receives provincial commendation

Nanaimo's Jack Patten has been an aide-de-camp for more than 23 years, and was awarded the lieutenant-governor's commendation

Nanaimo Salvation Army envoy and fundraising coordinator Dawne Anderson and volunteer Gary Hay prep the Salvation Army kettles and drop boxes for the organization’s annual Christmas kettle campaign, which kicks off with a luncheon Tuesday (Nov. 20).

Small army needed for fundraising effort

NANAIMO: Salvation Army seeks to man 100 shifts a day during Christmas Kettle campaign.

Nanaimo Salvation Army envoy and fundraising coordinator Dawne Anderson and volunteer Gary Hay prep the Salvation Army kettles and drop boxes for the organization’s annual Christmas kettle campaign, which kicks off with a luncheon Tuesday (Nov. 20).

Tofino Bus seeks to expand service from Nanaimo

Greyhound's proposal to cut services has prompted Tofino Bus to apply for coverage from Nanaimo to Campbell River

Supreme Court dismisses action against Nanaimo Regional District

The B.C. Supreme Court dismissed a legal action filed against the Regional District of Nanaimo by an Electoral Area C resident