Local News Update

The VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment still stands at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus despite receiving a trespass notice ordering protestors to vacate by 8 a.m. this morning July 15. CHLY was on scene for a protest organized by the encampment beginning at the 8 a.m. deadline. Around 50 people were at the protest where the Students for Palestine Committee read a statement outlining...

The VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment still stands at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus despite receiving a trespass notice ordering protestors to vacate by 8 a.m. this morning July 15. CHLY was on scene for a protest organized by the encampment beginning at the 8 a.m. deadline. Around 50 people were at the protest where the Students for Palestine Committee read a statement outlining...

Vancouver Island University has delivered a trespass notice to the Students for Palestine Committee demanding that protestors vacate and dismantle the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment by 8 a.m. on Monday, July 15. This comes 71 days after the encampment was set up on May 1. CHLY reached out to VIU for comment but was referred to an update from the university posted on July 11. In the update, VI...

Vancouver Island University has delivered a trespass notice to the Students for Palestine Committee demanding that protestors vacate and dismantle the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment by 8 a.m. on Monday, July 15. This comes 71 days after the encampment was set up on May 1. CHLY reached out to VIU for comment but was referred to an update from the university posted on July 11. In the update, VI...

With an increase in catalytic converter theft, a Nanaimo auto mechanic shop is hosting a free etching service so that stolen converters can be returned to their owners. According to the Nanaimo RCMP, in 2022, there were 119 reports of stolen catalytic converters in Nanaimo and 6,143 reports across the province. An 89 per cent increase in the amount of converters reported stolen in the province sin...

Nanaimo City Council has approved a 3-year lease for a new temporary housing building in the south end of Nanaimo. The 3-year lease, with the option for two 2-year renewals, is for the yet-to-be Nanaimo Navigation Centre. The centre will be located at 1030 Old Victoria Road. The building comes in partnership with BC Housing and the City of Nanaimo. Vancouver Island Mental Health Society would oper...

With a school board by-election coming up in September, Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is hosting an information night for those interested in learning about the role of school trustee. This by-election is to fill a vacant spot on the board after trustee Charlene McKay resigned at the end of May of this year. CHLY spoke with Mark Walsh, Secretary-Treasurer and Chief Electoral Officer for School...

A local Nanaimo business is urging everyone to challenge themselves to rethink how much single-use plastic they use in July. For Paula McPhee, she already lives a plastic-free lifestyle and is passionate about sharing information and support for people to find ways to reduce plastic waste. McPhee is the owner of Vancouver Island Rillery which offers low-plastic and low-waste options for beauty and...

The Regional District of Nanaimo will be looking into regulating the sale of consumer-grade fireworks within District 69 and District 68. At a Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) meeting on Tuesday, June 25, a motion was on the agenda for staff to prepare a report on the potential options for regulating the sale of consumer-grade fireworks within the two districts, as well as enforcement and cost r...

The Nanaimo Curling Club is on thin ice as they deal with a broken chiller that could affect the start of the next season Founded in 1947, the Nanaimo Curling Club has been at its current location since 1968. The club hosts a wide range of leagues for all ages, including stick curling, regular curling, seniors curling, women's curling, men's curling, and youth curling. As well the space at the Nan...

The Nanaimo Curling Club is on thin ice as they deal with a broken chiller that could affect the start of the next season Founded in 1947, the Nanaimo Curling Club has been at its current location since 1968. The club hosts a wide range of leagues for all ages, including stick curling, regular curling, seniors curling, women's curling, men's curling, and youth curling. As well the space at the Nan...

The Nanaimo Curling Club is on thin ice as they deal with a broken chiller that could affect the start of the next season Founded in 1947, the Nanaimo Curling Club has been at its current location since 1968. The club hosts a wide range of leagues for all ages, including stick curling, regular curling, seniors curling, women's curling, men's curling, and youth curling. As well the space at the Nan...

As the school year comes to an end, the City of Nanaimo’s Public Safety Committee is recommending lower speed limits around schools.  This comes after Nanaimo City Council received a report back on February 26 of this year about current school zone speed signs in the community that don’t comply with the provincial Motor Vehicle Act.  The report given to council, referenced a 2022 City Staff school...

As the school year comes to an end, the City of Nanaimo’s Public Safety Committee is recommending lower speed limits around schools.  This comes after Nanaimo City Council received a report back on February 26 of this year about current school zone speed signs in the community that don’t comply with the provincial Motor Vehicle Act.  The report given to council, referenced a 2022 City Staff school...

Local youth artists will showcase their work this week after a semester of trying new art styles, learning from professional artists, and stepping out of their comfort zone. The youth are a part of the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s CØD3: Youth Art Collective, a program made up of youth ages 15 to 19 who meet weekly to develop new artistic skills. The program is led by the gallery’s Learning & Engageme...

Local youth artists will showcase their work this week after a semester of trying new art styles, learning from professional artists, and stepping out of their comfort zone. The youth are a part of the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s CØD3: Youth Art Collective, a program made up of youth ages 15 to 19 who meet weekly to develop new artistic skills. The program is led by the gallery’s Learning & Engageme...

Local youth artists will showcase their work this week after a semester of trying new art styles, learning from professional artists, and stepping out of their comfort zone. The youth are a part of the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s CØD3: Youth Art Collective, a program made up of youth ages 15 to 19 who meet weekly to develop new artistic skills. The program is led by the gallery’s Learning & Engageme...

Medical, Indigenous, municipal and regional leaders have come together to form a new advocacy coalition to ensure fair access to health care for those north of the Malahat. The Fair Care Alliance advocates for those living in north and central Vancouver Island to have access to appropriate and comprehensive tertiary care. The Alliance said it has two primary objectives through their work; to gain...

Medical, Indigenous, municipal and regional leaders have come together to form a new advocacy coalition to ensure fair access to health care for those north of the Malahat. The Fair Care Alliance advocates for those living in north and central Vancouver Island to have access to appropriate and comprehensive tertiary care. The Alliance said it has two primary objectives through their work; to gain...

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend. Hosted by Vivid Edge Salon & Spa and Rich 1 Beauty, hairstylists will be offering cash-only haircuts at $20 for short hair and $40 for long hair to raise money for the CatNap Society . CatNap, which stands for Cats Needing Aid and Protection, is a volunteer-based cat...

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend. Hosted by Vivid Edge Salon & Spa and Rich 1 Beauty, hairstylists will be offering cash-only haircuts at $20 for short hair and $40 for long hair to raise money for the CatNap Society . CatNap, which stands for Cats Needing Aid and Protection, is a volunteer-based cat...

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend. Hosted by Vivid Edge Salon & Spa and Rich 1 Beauty, hairstylists will be offering cash-only haircuts at $20 for short hair and $40 for long hair to raise money for the CatNap Society . CatNap, which stands for Cats Needing Aid and Protection, is a volunteer-based cat...

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend. Hosted by Vivid Edge Salon & Spa and Rich 1 Beauty, hairstylists will be offering cash-only haircuts at $20 for short hair and $40 for long hair to raise money for the CatNap Society . CatNap, which stands for Cats Needing Aid and Protection, is a volunteer-based cat...

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend. Hosted by Vivid Edge Salon & Spa and Rich 1 Beauty, hairstylists will be offering cash-only haircuts at $20 for short hair and $40 for long hair to raise money for the CatNap Society . CatNap, which stands for Cats Needing Aid and Protection, is a volunteer-based cat...

Nanaimo hair stylists are coming together to raise money for a local cat rescue group by hosting a hair cut-athon this weekend. Hosted by Vivid Edge Salon & Spa and Rich 1 Beauty, hairstylists will be offering cash-only haircuts at $20 for short hair and $40 for long hair to raise money for the CatNap Society . CatNap, which stands for Cats Needing Aid and Protection, is a volunteer-based cat...