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Nanaimo musician Glen Foster (right) has released his first Christmas album, ‘The Spirit of Christmas.’ (Photo courtesy Freeze Frame Photography)

Nanaimo musician Glen Foster revisits 35-year-old songs on first Christmas CD

‘The Spirit of Christmas’ features remastered versions of two ’80s singles

Nanaimo musician Glen Foster (right) has released his first Christmas album, ‘The Spirit of Christmas.’ (Photo courtesy Freeze Frame Photography)
Nanaimo children’s author Lois Peterson’s latest book is ‘Shelter: Homelessness in our Community.’ (Photo courtesy Louroo Photography)

Nanaimo author pens children’s book on homelessness

Lois Peterson to bring latest book ‘Shelter’ on virtual classroom tour

Nanaimo children’s author Lois Peterson’s latest book is ‘Shelter: Homelessness in our Community.’ (Photo courtesy Louroo Photography)
The Vancouver Island Symphony will perform Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky’s suite ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ this coming April. (Photo courtesy Heydemann Art of Photography)

Vancouver Island Symphony seeking art inspired by music inspired by art

VIS to hold exhibition by Island artists based on Mussorgsky’s ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’

The Vancouver Island Symphony will perform Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky’s suite ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ this coming April. (Photo courtesy Heydemann Art of Photography)
Two teenagers attempt to trap and kill a monster in an “iconic” scene from the Netflix program ‘Stranger Things’ recreated by Nanaimo man Todd Cameron using vintage toys . (Photo courtesy Todd Cameron)

Netflix enlists Nanaimo man to recreate ‘Stranger Things’ scenes with vintage toys

Todd Cameron replicates ‘iconic scenes’ from TV series using figurines, Lite-Brite

Two teenagers attempt to trap and kill a monster in an “iconic” scene from the Netflix program ‘Stranger Things’ recreated by Nanaimo man Todd Cameron using vintage toys . (Photo courtesy Todd Cameron)
Nanaimo bluesman David Gogo is up for three Maple Blues Awards. (Photo courtesy Andrew Dodd)

Nanaimo bluesman David Gogo up for three Maple Blues Awards

Gogo nominated for Guitarist, Entertainer and Acoustic Act of the Year

Nanaimo bluesman David Gogo is up for three Maple Blues Awards. (Photo courtesy Andrew Dodd)
Nanaimo author Joshua Gillingham has released his second novel, ‘The Everspring.’ (Photo courtesy Joshua Gillingham/cover art by Helena Rosova)

Nanaimo fantasy author pens sequel to Norse mythology-inspired debut novel

Joshua Gillingham to unveil ‘The Everspring’ at Well Read Books

Nanaimo author Joshua Gillingham has released his second novel, ‘The Everspring.’ (Photo courtesy Joshua Gillingham/cover art by Helena Rosova)
Nanaimo writer Haley Healey has released her first fiction book, ‘Immortal Grit.’ (Photo courtesy Kristin Wenberg)

Nanaimo historical writer makes fiction debut with supernatural mystery novel

Haley Healey to unveil ‘Immortal Grit’ at book launch at Coach and Horses

Nanaimo writer Haley Healey has released her first fiction book, ‘Immortal Grit.’ (Photo courtesy Kristin Wenberg)
The Vancouver Island Economic Summit will be held virtually Oct. 26-28. (News Bulletin file photo)

Study finds Vancouver Island arts sector generates $900 million annually

Vancouver Island Economic Summit presentation looks at convergence of arts and business

The Vancouver Island Economic Summit will be held virtually Oct. 26-28. (News Bulletin file photo)
Victoria artist Rande Cook with his piece ‘Mother Tree,’ one of the works of art in his View Gallery exhibition, ‘When a Tree Falls, Are We Listening?’ (Josef Jacobson/News Bulletin)

View Gallery exhibit reflects on humanity’s responsibilities toward nature

Victoria artist Rande Cook presents ‘When a Tree Falls, Are We Listening?’

Victoria artist Rande Cook with his piece ‘Mother Tree,’ one of the works of art in his View Gallery exhibition, ‘When a Tree Falls, Are We Listening?’ (Josef Jacobson/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo rapper Sirreal, seen here with his son Benjamin, is releasing a trio of music videos for songs appearing on his latest record, ‘The Red Album.’ (Photo courtesy Alanna Morton)

Nanaimo rapper Sirreal releasing music videos for three songs off his new CD

Sirreal’s first video from ‘The Red Album’ is for the cautionary track ‘Get the Money’

Nanaimo rapper Sirreal, seen here with his son Benjamin, is releasing a trio of music videos for songs appearing on his latest record, ‘The Red Album.’ (Photo courtesy Alanna Morton)
CHLY executive director Jesse Woodward and longtime volunteer Gord Bibby (from left) in the CHLY studio. This month VIU’s community radio station celebrates 20 years on the airwaves. (Josef Jacobson/News Bulletin)

Vancouver Island University community radio station celebrates 20th anniversary

CHLY 101.7 FM marks 20 years on the air with concert in downtown Nanaimo

CHLY executive director Jesse Woodward and longtime volunteer Gord Bibby (from left) in the CHLY studio. This month VIU’s community radio station celebrates 20 years on the airwaves. (Josef Jacobson/News Bulletin)
Vancouver Island Symphony harpist Lani Krantz will perform Canadian composer Rachel Laurin’s new Suite for Harp and String Quartet at the Port Theatre on Oct. 23. (Photo courtesy Heydemann Art of Photography)

Vancouver Island Symphony kicks off new season at the Port Theatre

‘Friendship’ program pairs new Canadian composition with Mozart quintet

Vancouver Island Symphony harpist Lani Krantz will perform Canadian composer Rachel Laurin’s new Suite for Harp and String Quartet at the Port Theatre on Oct. 23. (Photo courtesy Heydemann Art of Photography)
Nanaimo children’s author and illustrator Lindsay Ford’s latest book is ‘Lonely Doug.’ (Photo courtesy Bread and Clutter)

Vancouver Island children’s author writes about famous fir tree ‘Lonely Doug’

Writer and illustrator Lindsay Ford releases 10th children’s book

Nanaimo children’s author and illustrator Lindsay Ford’s latest book is ‘Lonely Doug.’ (Photo courtesy Bread and Clutter)
Nanaimo poet Joanne Dzierza’s latest book is ‘The Mountains Mock our Egos.’ (Photo courtesy Daiki Katawama)

Nanaimo poet gets ‘deeply reflective’ in her second book

Joanne Dzierza releases ‘The Mountains Mock our Egos’

Nanaimo poet Joanne Dzierza’s latest book is ‘The Mountains Mock our Egos.’ (Photo courtesy Daiki Katawama)
Nanaimo country singer Joel Lee has released his third single, ‘This Party Ain’t Over.’ (Photo courtesy Lance Sullivan/Concept Photography)

Vancouver Island country singer keeps the party going with new song, music video

Nanaimo’s Joel Lee’s latest single is ‘This Party Ain’t Over’

Nanaimo country singer Joel Lee has released his third single, ‘This Party Ain’t Over.’ (Photo courtesy Lance Sullivan/Concept Photography)
Stz’uminus artist Daniel R. Elliott examines his painting ‘Red Herring,’ one of the pieces on display in his Winds of Change exhibit at VIU’s Malaspina Theatre. (Josef Jacobson/News Bulletin)

Indigenous artist ponders colonialism and reconciliation in VIU exhibit

Daniel R. Elliott of Stz’uminus First Nation presents ‘Winds of Change’ at Malaspina Theatre

Stz’uminus artist Daniel R. Elliott examines his painting ‘Red Herring,’ one of the pieces on display in his Winds of Change exhibit at VIU’s Malaspina Theatre. (Josef Jacobson/News Bulletin)
A new welcome pole carved by Snuneymuxw carver Noel Brown is put in place Monday, Sept. 27, at Maffeo Sutton Park. A ceremony will be held Thursday, Sept. 30, during an event called Honouring Our Children and Survivors on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the park. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

New welcome totem pole installed at downtown Nanaimo park

15-metre pole by Snuneymuxw carver Noel Brown features a matriarch, orca, bear and eagle

A new welcome pole carved by Snuneymuxw carver Noel Brown is put in place Monday, Sept. 27, at Maffeo Sutton Park. A ceremony will be held Thursday, Sept. 30, during an event called Honouring Our Children and Survivors on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the park. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Gabriola Island-based writer Libby Gunn has been long-listed for the CBC Non-fiction Prize for her short story ‘Whitefish.’ (Photo courtesy Diane Simpson)

Gabriola Island writer long-listed for CBC Non-fiction Prize for second time

Libby Gunn ponders connection to land and family in short story ‘Whitefish’

Gabriola Island-based writer Libby Gunn has been long-listed for the CBC Non-fiction Prize for her short story ‘Whitefish.’ (Photo courtesy Diane Simpson)
Nanaimo hip-hop artist Details performs at the Queen’s on Sept. 17 as part of a CD release show for his new album, ‘Kingdom.’ (Photo courtesy Danielle Nicholson)

Nanaimo hip-hop artist explores multiple genres on new CD

Details unveils ‘Kingdom’ at album release show at the Queen’s

Nanaimo hip-hop artist Details performs at the Queen’s on Sept. 17 as part of a CD release show for his new album, ‘Kingdom.’ (Photo courtesy Danielle Nicholson)
Nanaimo bluesman David Gogo (right) teamed up with Toronto musician Steve Marriner on his latest album, ‘Silver Cup.’ (Photo courtesy Lance Sullivan Concept Photography)

Nanaimo’s David Gogo explores family history and old-time blues on new album

Gogo to unveil ‘Silver Cup’ with release concert at the Queen’s

Nanaimo bluesman David Gogo (right) teamed up with Toronto musician Steve Marriner on his latest album, ‘Silver Cup.’ (Photo courtesy Lance Sullivan Concept Photography)