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The City of Nanaimo is seeking to partner with Nanaimo United FC to install new lighting at the Beban Park athletic fields. Creators & Guests Luis Zablah - Host Charlotte Davis - Guest Jason Coates - Guest Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit News...

Families gathered at Comox Marina Park as BC Hydro powers an outdoor movie night with an electric vehicle. Creators & Guests Jeannie Lin - Host Ted Olynyk - Guest Joel Sotomayor - Guest Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local...

Vancouver Island University (VIU) is ramping up its Trades program, adding 64 seats in the coming year with investment from the Province. The Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills announced VIU is expanding the skilled trades training seats in Nanaimo in 2026-27. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . W...

Islands Trust, the special purpose government for Gabriola Island and other Gulf Islands, is seeking community feedback on the draft of its next Official Community Plan. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Mid...

Local non-profits are encouraging the City of Nanaimo to join an internationally recognized program to support people with hidden disabilities. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning . ★ Support...

The City is taking a step towards banning the sale of invasive plants. Council voted to direct staff to bring forward amendments to the Business Licence Bylaw that would restrict the sale and distribution of invasive plants. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our...

Leonard Krog announced his re-election bid last week, as he prepares for Nanaimo’s local election scheduled for October 17th, 2026. This upcoming fall, voters will have the opportunity to elect one mayor and eight councillors that will serve the City of Nanaimo for the next term for four years.  Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to...

Loudon Park will soon have a new look. After decades of deliberation and more recent feedback from the community, the City of Nanaimo has unveiled updated plans for the Loudon Park Improvement project. The City held an open house on Thursday, July 23 at the park along Long Lake to showcase the plans for interested community members. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with...

The Globe Live Studio is under new management after being sold by former owner Richard Scott to a new ownership group. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning . ★ Support this podcast ★

British Columbians are being asked to be water smart this summer. In Nanaimo, this comes after three drownings in May. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning . ★ Support this podcast ★

The City of Courtenay is seeking community feedback on The Anderton Riverbank Restoration Project, which plans to remove a failing retaining wall along Anderton Avenue and restore the riverbank along the Courtenay river shoreline. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news fr...

All things fun and silly came together on Sunday afternoon for a regatta like no other. Down at Maffeo Sutton Park on Sunday July 19, the Silly Boat Regatta celebrated its 40th anniversary raising money for the Nanaimo Child Development Centre. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Fin...

The Comox Valley Regional District is looking to add flexibility to its water conservation bylaw, as it faces the possibility of entering an unprecedented stage of restrictions that could impact businesses and food gardens. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our...

The sun was shining, hot dogs were on the grill, and 50/50 tickets were being sold at the Legion’s 100th anniversary barbecue at their Mount Benson 256 branch on July 18th. Anniversary events for the Legion were held at branches all across Canada, honouring the sacrifices of veterans from the First and Second World Wars and other conflicts through to today. Creators & Guests Nadia Fontaine - H...

The City of Nanaimo is honouring the history of the Japanese Canadian community with the development of two projects at local parks. The City has been working with the Central Vancouver Island Japanese Canadian Society, also known as 7 Potatoes on the projects. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on th...

Cyclists on a mission to raise money for children’s health care, rode to Nanaimo’s hospital on Friday morning. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning . ★ Support this podcast ★

Two youths from the Youth and Ecological Restoration Program guided the public on a tour of the Oyster River Hermitage, a 27-acre property left by the late Father Charles Brandt, a hermit and environmentalist. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit News...

Gay bars were once a staple of the queer community. But where have they gone? Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning . ★ Support this podcast ★

Woodgrove Centre’s Landmark cinema has teamed up with IMAX to try to bring movie lovers back to the big screen. The long standing entertainment centre is investing several millions of dollars into renovations including new IMAX and Laser Ultra auditoriums, heated recliner seating and upgraded sound systems. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donat...

A volunteer-led Eco Team hopes to cut landfill waste by 50 per cent at this year's Comox Nautical Days through improved systems of recycling and composting. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning...

Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo became a hot spot for Pokémon Trainers as part of the global celebration for Pokémon GO’s 10 year anniversary, GO Fest. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning . ★ Su...

The City of Nanaimo has begun improvements to the Rotary Bowl Track and Field Facility, near the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Work started at the end of June and is expected to continue until October, to meet community demand and possibly attract larger track and field competitions. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Wan...

The City of Nanaimo is updating its Off Street Parking Regulations, in a move aimed at making the city more friendly to pedestrians and transit users. Last Monday, June 22 the City of Nanaimo’s councillors voted to update the 2018 “Off Street Parking” regulations. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on...

An intersection in Nanaimo’s Old City neighbourhood got a makeover this weekend. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and Midcoast Morning . ★ Support this podcast ★

Wanting to reduce waste and support housing projects in Nanaimo, Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island has opened a pop-up shop offering low cost furniture and clothing. Support local news reporting through our Nonprofit Newsroom with a monthly sustaining donation of $5 to $10 a month . Want more news on the Salish Sea? Find more news from our Nonprofit Newsroom with our local news updates and...