Nanaimo Museum spring exhibit to draw on city’s “racy” past
Opening February 2 and running until May 1, the Nanaimo Museum will have a new, eye-catching feature offering another glimpse into the Harbour city’s history. The feature exhibit, “Red Lights and Roulette,” displays stories from the 1890s to 1920s, including photos and biographies of women from the era, and a corset collection from a private … Continued
Café review: Frankie’s Modern Diner
By contributor Shaleeta Harper A stereotypical student lives on Mr. Noodles, Kraft Dinner, coffee, and, occasionally, McDonald’s as a treat. The notoriously healthy student lives life shopping on the edges of the grocery store, and goes to a restaurant featuring fresh, local, and scratch-made food when they’re up for a night out. If that’s what … Continued
Café review: Cinnamon Joes Coffee Window
By contributor Shaleeta Harper. I heard about this hole in the wall—literally a hole in the wall—on Facebook. It made me curious, so I had to check it out. I took a trip downtown to the corner of Victoria Cres. and Albert St. for some of the New Years goodies advertised online, made specially for … Continued
Café review: Two Chefs Affair
By contributor Shaleeta Harper I visited Two Chefs Affair on the weekend with a friend, where we enjoyed people-watching at a table overlooking Commercial St. The colourful and eclectic artwork provoked a lengthy conversation, though overall it seemed like a function-over-form establishment. The restaurant was inspired by romance, but isn’t romantic itself. It’s a breakfast … Continued
Nanaimo Museum hosts 160th Princess Royal Ceremony
By contributor Becca Macdonald This November marks the 160th anniversary of the arrival of the Princess Royal settlers in Nanaimo. The Nanaimo Museum is hosting the annual Princess Royal ceremony at the Bastion on Thursday, November 27 at 11 am. The public is welcome to attend the ceremony and hear the names of people who … Continued
Café Review: The Vault
By contributor Shaleeta Harper The Vault Café stands out as the bohemian hub of Nanaimo. It’s easily spotted where Victoria Cres., Wallace St., and Albert St. intersect downtown, with outdoor patio seating made up of cozy armchairs and vintage ashtrays. In dry weather, the atmosphere is lively outside with animated conversations and the occasional acoustic … Continued