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Students inspired to help with social problems after visit to Duncan's Whistler Street

1 week ago | vancouverislandfreedaily.com | Robert Barron

Naomi Henry wants to do more to help her community deal with its many social issues, particularly in the highway corridor, after seeing how much has been accomplished on Whistler Street in Duncan by local business owners and other advocates in recent years.
Nanaimo Pride Week will be 'louder and prouder' this year

1 week ago | vancouverislandfreedaily.com | Jessica Durling

Nanaimo's Pride Week is fast approaching, with an array of activities for community members ranging from an all-ages silent disco to the anticipated parade. Events run throughout the week from Monday to Sunday, June 2-8. "This year our pride theme is 'Louder and Prouder.' We are showing up in a big way with community members and allies coming together to celebrate a whole week of pride in Nanaimo," said Lauren Semple, Nanaimo Pride's president.
Pride Week runs gamut from trivia, yoga and dance to drag storytime

1 week ago | vancouverislandfreedaily.com | Elena Rardon

Port Alberni's 2SLGBTQIA+ community is gearing up for a week of fun activities. The Alberni Valley Pride Society has planned a week of entertainment for this year's Pride Week, which runs from Sunday, June 1 to Saturday, June 7. Events kick off with a car wash by donation on Sunday, June 1 at the 7-Eleven on Redford Street and 10th Avenue between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday, June 2 is all about fitness, as Alberni Fitness will host a queer-inspired spin class with entry by donation.
City will invite all-new design for Nanaimo sign's 'O'

1 week ago | vancouverislandfreedaily.com | Greg Sakaki

The Nanaimo's sign's rainbow-coloured 'O' will be re-imagined with different artwork. The popular tourist photo-op attraction at Sway' A' Lana Lagoon at Maffeo Sutton Park won't sport its 15 bands of colour for much longer, as city council, at a meeting Monday, May 26, voted to commission a new design for the 'O' and look into an annual public call for artists to re-design the letter. The sign was vandalized last month and city staff reported only "moderate success" removing the vandalism.
Missing person Austin Lloyd found deceased; RCMP investigating

1 week ago | vancouverislandfreedaily.com | Tyson Whitney

Austin Lloyd, who was first reported missing from Northern Vancouver Island on April 24, has sadly been located deceased. The Port Hardy RCMP are currently investigating to determine the cause of his death. "If anyone has information regarding Mr. Lloyd’s activities prior to his death they are asked to contact the Port Hardy at 250-949-6335," stated the RCMP in a news release.
Nanaimo Timbermen get WLA lacrosse season started

1 week ago | vancouverislandfreedaily.com | Greg Sakaki

The Nanaimo Timbermen showed in their season opener that they'll be capable of playing top-notch lacrosse this summer. The senior A T-men started the Western Lacrosse Association regular season with a 12-9 loss to the New Westminster Salmonbellies on Thursday, May 22, but did have a lead in the third period on the road against one of the WLA's favourites.
City of Nanaimo planning for ‘rampant' cost increases in infrastructure work

1 week ago | vancouverislandfreedaily.com | Chris Bush

The City of Nanaimo will have to pony up more cash if it wants to keep pace with skyrocketing costs of maintaining and renewing critical infrastructure. At a finance committee meeting Wednesday, May 21, council members received word from staff that the city won’t be able to properly maintain some of its infrastructure without, in some cases, nearly doubling project funding to cover rising prices for repair and replacement work.
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre HVAC replacement costs double to $12 million

2 weeks ago | vancouverislandfreedaily.com | Chris Bush

Bad news about the rising cost of replacing systems that control excessive humidity in Nanaimo Aquatic Centre put a damper on city finances. Councillors, at a finance and audit committee meeting Wednesday, May 21, heard that replacement of the aquatic centre's HVAC system will now cost more than double the original $5.7 million estimate. Nearly 25 years after the NAC was completed in 2001, its HVAC is nearing the end of its service life.
Firefighters douse blaze in debris pile at demolition site in downtown Nanaimo

2 weeks ago | vancouverislandfreedaily.com | Chris Bush

An early morning blaze drew crews and trucks from four Nanaimo Fire Rescue stations to downtown Thursday, May 22, to what was thought to be a structure fire, but turned out to be a fire in a pile of demolition debris. The alarm came in shortly before 3:30 a.m. for a blaze at the site of the former Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel at the intersection of Comox Road and Terminal Avenue, but when firefighters arrived they discovered a pile of lumber debris fully ablaze.
Nanaimo and Area Land Trust celebrating 30 years of stewardship

2 weeks ago | vancouverislandfreedaily.com | Jessica Durling

The Nanaimo and Area Land Trust is celebrating its 30-year anniversary with a picnic at its plant nursery south of the city. In addition to the bring-your-own picnic, the afternoon will include a guided plant walk and other presentations and music.