Drugs in Public Places
Since drugs were decriminalized by the B.C. government in a controversial experiment this year, Council has heard constant concerns and...
Unnecessary Tax Hike
Of course I must respect the will of Council majority. But that doesn't mean that I have to personally agree with decisions made. And...
Brechin United Church
At the end of April, Brechin United Church held a long-awaited grand opening of its exciting church and affordable housing development at...
Harewood Turf Fields
Among recent decisions of Council was a split vote on whether or not to proceed with a project to build two artificial turf playing...
Culture Awards
On the evening of Tuesday, April 25, it was my pleasure to emcee the City of Nanaimo Culture Awards at the Port Theatre. It was actually...
Volunteer Appreciation
This past week has been Volunteer Appreciation Week in Nanaimo - a time to recognize the hundreds of citizens who contribute to our...
State of the Economy
Last Thursday, the Chamber of Commerce luncheon featured a presentation by Mayor Krog on the "State of the Nanaimo Economy". Plenty of...
AVICC
From April 14-16, Nanaimo was host city to the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities convention. The annual gathering...
Easter Weekend
On this very special weekend in the calendar, I would like to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Easter. It is usually a fun time...
Sports Tourism Events
The past couple of weeks have brought a pair of major sporting events to our city, along with hundreds of visitors. March 24 marked the...