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What's in a Name? The Controversial History of Chase River
The name Chase River is at the centre of a growing debate.
May 27


Deni's Dynamite Deals Outdoor Sale This Saturday
Find treasures at unbeatable prices & help those in need.
Apr 30


Colliery Dam: Harewood's Perfect Swimming Hole
Colliery Dam Park is a perfect place to take a dip.
Apr 30


Power Pole Signs: Love Ahead
These are the kind of signs we need more of in our lives.
Apr 26


Beer and Bites at Wolf Brewing Company
Drink and eat your beer at Wolf Brewing Company!
Apr 24


The Harewood Community Hall
Now we are really going back in time!
Apr 15


Power Pole Signs: Be Kind To All Animals
Animals are some of Harewood's friendliest residents!
Apr 11


Mount Benson at Dusk
Mount Benson, watching over Harewood at dusk last night.
Apr 10


Giant Sale This Weekend at Deni's Dynamite Deals
Huge outdoor sale at Deni's Dynamite Deals this Saturday!
Apr 9


Unknown Nanaimo: History You Never Learned in School
Join the FREE public event this Thursday at Bowen Park
Apr 8


Why Are There So Many Bunnies in Harewood?
Follow us down the Harewood rabbit hole.
Apr 3


Amazing Aerial Photos of Harewood – Volume 2
Another round of birds-eye-view photos of Old Harewood.
Mar 19


Amazing Aerial Photos of Harewood – Volume 1
March 3, 2026 Feast your eyes on these amazing old aerial photos taken high above Harewood. All of the photos were taken by Englefield Studios – presumably from an airplane – and were found by me while digging through the Nanaimo Archives . Big thanks to Archive Manager Danica for retrieving the high-quality versions. The really fun part is zooming in to these highly-detailed shots to see how much has changed from the Harewood of today. CLICK ON EACH IMAGE TO ZOOM! The photo
Mar 3


Power Pole Signs: Harewood Vibe
Just vibing to all these Power Pole Signs in Harewood and South Nanaimo.
Mar 2


A Quick Drive Through Harewood
Drive through Harewood ten years ago.
Feb 20


Harewood's Railway Roots
Harewood's historical connection to the E&N Railway
Feb 20


Harewood Mall and Robin's Donuts
Harewood Mall in the 1980s and 90s was a wonderful place
Feb 13


Nova Store in Harewood
Remember the Nova Store?
Feb 6


Foggy Day in Harewood
Most of Harewood was covered with a thick layer of fog again today.
Feb 5


Power Pole Signs: Love The Land You're On
This is really great advice.
Jan 31
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