Here are our readers' favorite recipes this week, including cozy stews, a classic Canadian dessert, and—of course—some ...

From baked confections to silken cream pies, coconut desserts run the gamut of sweet treats. While toasted coconut flakes easily add texture to buttery rolled cookies, German-layer cake fillings, and ...

The winter months can feel a tad dull, but the good news is you don’t have to go far to experience a refreshing reset. Central Vancouver Island offers a welcome change of pace, blending outdoor ...

Brownies, cheesecake bars, blondies, and more!

Police say they have identified a suspect in a Nanaimo shooting that left a man with non-life-threatening injuries on Wednesday afternoon. Nanaimo RCMP said officers are now working to locate the ...

A Nanaimo couple is rolling out the welcome mat to hundreds of disheartened American visitors in April, and is asking fellow residents to 'Adopt an American,' while they are visiting the city. A ...

One man was treated at hospital for a gunshot wound and released after an incident outside Woodgrove Mall in Nanaimo on Wednesday afternoon.

The City of Nanaimo is recognizing three local leaders for their contributions to arts, culture and heritage through the 2026 Culture Awards. The City of Nanaimo is recognizing three local leaders for ...

A 44-year-old Nanaimo man was back in custody on Monday after a series of arrests, followed by release, that have raised concerns about Canada’s bail system. The suspect was arrested on Feb. 1 after ...

January is finally behind us—the longest, grayest month that somehow manages to drain both our optimism and our cookie jars. The grand plans for “clean eating” and virtuous restraint are now in the ...