We’re proud to share that the 2025 Nanaimo Vital Signs report has officially launched!

Vital Signs is our community’s comprehensive check-up. It’s an initiative led by community foundations across Canada to assess the vitality of our neighbourhoods, identify local concerns, and highlight emerging trends across key areas of community life.

This year’s report brings together the latest local data and research across Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Gabriola Island, Lantzville, and Cedar, providing valuable insights into the well-being of our region. We’re especially excited to share expanded research on Gabriola Island and Ladysmith, deepening our understanding of how these unique communities are evolving.

We extend our sincere thanks to our Founding Sponsor, Island Savings, for their continued support and commitment to helping us bring this important work to life.

Explore the full report to learn more about what’s shaping our region, and how together, we can create a stronger, more vibrant central Vancouver Island