Mick Sweetman

This October, Carl Boehm was given notice that the cob homes on his three properties on Gabriola Island were not compliant with the B.C. building code and Regional District of Nanaimo building regulations. Boehm has helped build 10 buildings on his proper... See more

Updated on Dec. 2 with Google’s response to the furor around this update. Microsoft triggered a viral furor when it revealed a Teams update to tell your company when you’re not at work. Now Google has done the same. Forget end-to-end encryption. A new And... See more

Following presentations by Sarah Lovegrove, vice president of the Harm Reduction Nurses Association, and Beverly Planes, who spoke about her lived experience with substance use, Coun. Ian Thope made a motion to send a letter to the province around its dru... See more

Nanaimo city council members pose for a photo by the Loudon Park sign after a press conference announcing the expansion of the park on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. From left to right: Councillors Paul Manly and Erin Hemmens, Mayor Leonard Krog, Councillors Ia... See more

These events listings are from The Hub Nanaimo, your weekly insider guide to the best of community arts and culture. Subscribe to this newsletter to see it in your inbox every Thursday. 🎄 Holiday Markets 🎄 Friday, Nov. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 30: Browse arti... See more