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The art exhibit ‘COVID versus Climate Change,’ in which seven artists explore both topics, will take place at the Gabriola Arts and Heritage Centre from March 17-19. (Submitted image)

Gabriola Island artists explore how COVID and climate change intersect

Three-day art show will be held at Gabriola Arts and Heritage Centre from March 17-19

The art exhibit ‘COVID versus Climate Change,’ in which seven artists explore both topics, will take place at the Gabriola Arts and Heritage Centre from March 17-19. (Submitted image)
As part of a short film viewing at the Vault Café, Zachary Tannar’s ‘All You Did’ will premiere Thursday, March 16. (Submitted photo)

Short films created during pandemic restrictions premiering in Nanaimo

Work by Zachary Tannar, Raymond Knight and Doug Wortley will show March 16 at the Vault Café

As part of a short film viewing at the Vault Café, Zachary Tannar’s ‘All You Did’ will premiere Thursday, March 16. (Submitted photo)
Melanie Teichroeb can been seen at the Port Theatre as Ingrid Larsdottir in the latest staging of ‘Shield Maiden’ on March 16. (Photo by Jeanette Martin)

‘Shield Maiden’ show meant to inspire women to find their warrior spirit

Gabriola playwright will stage a ‘10th-century version of a Ted Talk’ at Port Theatre on March 16

Melanie Teichroeb can been seen at the Port Theatre as Ingrid Larsdottir in the latest staging of ‘Shield Maiden’ on March 16. (Photo by Jeanette Martin)
Ken Lawson, left, Chris Casillan, Roman Danylo and Michael Teigan will bring their revamped and refreshed improv show as the Comic Strippers to Nanaimo’s Port Theatre on March 3. (Submitted photo)

Comic Strippers bring ‘revamped and refreshed’ show to Vancouver Island

March 3 performance at the Port Theatre combines song, dance, and improvised games and sketches

Ken Lawson, left, Chris Casillan, Roman Danylo and Michael Teigan will bring their revamped and refreshed improv show as the Comic Strippers to Nanaimo’s Port Theatre on March 3. (Submitted photo)
Nanaimo Sings community choir group members during rehearsal for the ‘Made in Nanaimo’ concert at the Port Theatre on March 5. (John Collison-Baker photo)

More than 200 singers from 15 choirs coming together for ‘Made in Nanaimo’ concert

March 5 show will feature guest appearances by Joëlle Rabu, Buwa and Fiddelium

Nanaimo Sings community choir group members during rehearsal for the ‘Made in Nanaimo’ concert at the Port Theatre on March 5. (John Collison-Baker photo)
Jigsaw watches as Deeya Sharma from Vibrant Dance Studio hypes up the crowd during BattleZone on Feb. 19. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)

Island dance duo Funkanometry competes in Nanaimo dance battle

Vibe studio’s BattleZone attracted dancers from across the country

Jigsaw watches as Deeya Sharma from Vibrant Dance Studio hypes up the crowd during BattleZone on Feb. 19. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)
Siblings Solon McDade, left, Shannon Johnson and Jeremiah McDade will perform at Nanaimo’s Unitarian Hall on Feb. 22 as part of their West Coast tour. (Photo by Dustin Delfs/Laughing Dog Photography)

Celtic-folk family band makes Vancouver Island its first stop in West Coast tour

The McDades play Nanaimo, Courtenay, Victoria and Quadra Island

Siblings Solon McDade, left, Shannon Johnson and Jeremiah McDade will perform at Nanaimo’s Unitarian Hall on Feb. 22 as part of their West Coast tour. (Photo by Dustin Delfs/Laughing Dog Photography)
Southern resident J-pod orcas were spotted challenging the currents in Dodd Narrows off Joan Point Park around mid-day on Feb. 14. (Submitted photo)

J-pod killer whales swim against the current at Nanaimo’s Dodd Narrows

Runner captures video of southern resident orcas from Cable Bay Trail on Feb. 14

Southern resident J-pod orcas were spotted challenging the currents in Dodd Narrows off Joan Point Park around mid-day on Feb. 14. (Submitted photo)
Cosette Justo Valdés, left, and Marion Newman will guest as the conductor and mezzo-soprano singer, respectively, during the Vancouver Island Symphony’s next concert in Nanaimo on Feb. 11. (Submitted photos)

Vancouver Island Symphony concert will showcase songs of winter

Cosette Justo Valdés will be guest conductor, Marion Newman will be guest singer

Cosette Justo Valdés, left, and Marion Newman will guest as the conductor and mezzo-soprano singer, respectively, during the Vancouver Island Symphony’s next concert in Nanaimo on Feb. 11. (Submitted photos)
Tania Amaral will lead a storytelling session, including African folk tales, at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library on Saturday, Feb. 4, as part of African Connections’ celebrations for Black History Month. (Submitted photo)

African Connections series provides cultural education during Black History Month

Several events planned in Nanaimo including storytelling, workshops and discussion panels

Tania Amaral will lead a storytelling session, including African folk tales, at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library on Saturday, Feb. 4, as part of African Connections’ celebrations for Black History Month. (Submitted photo)
Snuneymuxw elder Lolly Good, left, Brittney Namaakii Bear Hat and Richelle Bear Hat during the opening of Brittney and Richelle’s ‘Story Keeping’ exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery, Friday, Jan. 27. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Art Gallery exhibit explores different ways stories are told and how they change

‘Story Keeping’ by Richelle Bear Hat and Brittney Namaakii Bear Hat exhibits until April 9

Snuneymuxw elder Lolly Good, left, Brittney Namaakii Bear Hat and Richelle Bear Hat during the opening of Brittney and Richelle’s ‘Story Keeping’ exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery, Friday, Jan. 27. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)
Grade 10 student Maeci Parsonage, left, and Grade 12 student Anna Hill are frustrated with Nanaimo Christian School’s stance on what is an appropriate club name for LGBTQ students. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Christian School won’t allow ‘Queer-Straight Alliance’ as club name

Independent school superintendent says ‘Space for Belonging’ name is less polarizing

Grade 10 student Maeci Parsonage, left, and Grade 12 student Anna Hill are frustrated with Nanaimo Christian School’s stance on what is an appropriate club name for LGBTQ students. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)
Jovonne Johnson, executive director of the Risebridge Project, leads demonstrators along Nanaimo’s Front Street during the Women’s March on Sunday, Jan. 22. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)

Demonstrators march in Nanaimo on would-be 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Women’s March arranged locally by Nanaimo Women Helping Women grassroots organization

Jovonne Johnson, executive director of the Risebridge Project, leads demonstrators along Nanaimo’s Front Street during the Women’s March on Sunday, Jan. 22. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)
Quinton Foote released his second fantasy novel ‘The Siege of Shadow’ in mid-December as a follow up to his April 2021 novel debut, ‘The Mighty Ven Devar.’ (Submitted images)

Nanaimo author and filmmaker tells stories inspired by Dungeons and Dragons campaigns

Quinton Foote’s recently released ‘The Siege of Shadow’ second in series of fantasy novels

Quinton Foote released his second fantasy novel ‘The Siege of Shadow’ in mid-December as a follow up to his April 2021 novel debut, ‘The Mighty Ven Devar.’ (Submitted images)
Brent Murphy, left, and David King, took turns carrying an Australian shepherd back to its owner’s vehicle after the dog sustained an inconspicuous life-threatening injury along Cable Bay Trail on Dec. 31. (Danny Dares Photo)

Good Samaritans help rescue dog with life-threatening injury along Nanaimo trail

Owners tracked down heroes within two hours through social media post

Brent Murphy, left, and David King, took turns carrying an Australian shepherd back to its owner’s vehicle after the dog sustained an inconspicuous life-threatening injury along Cable Bay Trail on Dec. 31. (Danny Dares Photo)
Nanaimo author Daryl Ashby holds a paperback copy of his latest book ‘Nobody’s Boy: Ralph Harris – The Northern Connection’ released in mid-November. (Submitted photo)

Nanaimo writer recounts criminal life of Ladysmith drug smuggler

Daryl Ashby released ‘Nobody’s Boy: Ralph Harris – The Northern Connection’ this past fall

Nanaimo author Daryl Ashby holds a paperback copy of his latest book ‘Nobody’s Boy: Ralph Harris – The Northern Connection’ released in mid-November. (Submitted photo)
Patrick Courtin, along with Drake Shoemaker and Adam Robertson, will perform ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ concert at the Unitarian Hall on Dec. 22. (Submitted photo)

Jazz trio brings iconic Charlie Brown Christmas music back to Nanaimo

The Patrick Courtin Trio will perform at Unitarian Hall on Dec. 22

Patrick Courtin, along with Drake Shoemaker and Adam Robertson, will perform ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ concert at the Unitarian Hall on Dec. 22. (Submitted photo)
Matt McCamon, a Nanaimo TikTok content creator, stands in front of the Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler during his culinary apprenticeship. (Submitted photo)

Nanaimo content creator finds food following on TikTok

Matt McCamon, known as MattyFeedsPeople, offers tips on balanced eating

Matt McCamon, a Nanaimo TikTok content creator, stands in front of the Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler during his culinary apprenticeship. (Submitted photo)
Sienna Rose Isberg with Supernaturals Modelling showcases an Ay Lelum Transformation design couture garment at Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week on Dec. 1. (Photo by Alana Paterson)

Nanaimo design house returns to runway at Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week

Ay Lelum – The Good House of Design’s collection tells Snuneymuxw transformation story

Sienna Rose Isberg with Supernaturals Modelling showcases an Ay Lelum Transformation design couture garment at Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week on Dec. 1. (Photo by Alana Paterson)
Dance captain Jacq Smith, as seen in the 2019 performance of the Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular, will also be a part of this year’s production at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre from Dec. 13-18. (Bonner Photography)

Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular will bring seasonal sparkle to Nanaimo

Festive production featuring various dance and musical styles starts Dec. 13 at the Port Theatre

Dance captain Jacq Smith, as seen in the 2019 performance of the Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular, will also be a part of this year’s production at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre from Dec. 13-18. (Bonner Photography)