A fundraising event for Variety the Children’s Charity. There will be live music and a silent auction. Ticket sales and silent auction items are all cash only.

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Belle Plaine’s own brand of jazz fusion unites swing with vintage country and feminine pop. Audiences experience a genre-crossing set list that includes Belle’s original music, sensual jazz standards such as Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out by Nina Simone, folk anthems such as Bob Dylan’s I Shall Be Released, and country classics such as Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys.

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Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners delivers a high energy, enthusiastic performance that you won’t want to miss. If you like your Blues with a Rockin’ Flavor, then DUST OFF YOUR DANCIN’ SHOES and come on down! The band features “Lazy” Mike Mallon~Vocals & Harmonica, Mike Viara~Guitar & Vocals, Bob “Blue” Berry ~Bass & Vocals, and Ryan Connell~Drums & Vocals

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This is British comedy at its warmest and most pleasurable; cask strength, unfiltered and neat.” —Robbie Collin, The Daily Telegraph
Winner of the Jury Prize at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, the latest collaboration between director Ken Loach (The Wind that Shakes the Barley, My Name Is Joe) and screenwriter Paul Laverty marks a sharp left turn from the pair’s impassioned, socially conscious examinations of the British underclass.

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Women paddlers, no experience necessary; will train. Enjoy fun, fitness and some racing. Newcomers can paddle three times prior to joining.

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Two guitars, drums & a didgeridoo….all on one stage!! Fiona Stewart, Jeffrey Randall, Maxime Alarie and Kenny Brault present an eclectic mix of pop, jazz & funk

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National Chief Atleo to Open TEDxGabriolaIsland Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo will be welcoming the speakers, sponsors and participants to TEDxGabriolaIsland which will take place at The Haven on Gabriola Island, March 18, 2013. National Chief Atleo will be providing welcoming remarks by video. Chief Atleo is a member of [...]

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A bike and gear swap, in downtown Nanaimo (China Steps)

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Workshops to learn healthy self-esteem, effective communication and more.

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Thrifty Foods Kicks Off “Orange You Glad You Helped A Kid” Fundraiser Organic Buck Brand Orange Sale Donations Benefit Local KidSport Chapters Victoria, B.C. – Thrifty Foods General Manager Jim Dores, Olympic gold medalist Brian Price and KidSport representatives, along with a group of local elementary school visitors, were on hand to kick off the [...]

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Jerry Flynn Speaking Tour: Hazards of Wireless Technology (updated) Talks by Jerry Flynn are taking place in numerous communities in BC Jerry Flynn has speaking engagements throughout the month of February at various venues around BC. Please check our Events Calendar (in the right-hand column of this web page) for times, further details and updates. [...]

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Date: 12 February 2013 Ref: NR130212Litter PU NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NON-PROFIT GROUPS INVITED TO BECOME PARTNERS IN A CLEANER COMMUNITY The City of Nanaimo is inviting registered non-profit groups to participate in a program that helps them raise funds and gain recognition while making our city a cleaner, more attractive community. The 2013 [...]

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MEDIA ALERT There will be an Idle No More rally and information picket at the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal on Monday February 11th from 2pm to 5pm. Leaflets explaining the Idle No More movement will be distributed to holiday travellers. [sic] It is anticipated that several ocean going canoes will be launched for a presence [...]

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VIU’S CULINARY STUDENTS HONE SKILLS AT COMPETITIONS Support from VIU’s culinary faculty key ingredient in their success VIU NEWS RELEASE: 2013/016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 7, 2013 NANAIMO, BC – With the support of VIU’s dedicated Culinary Arts faculty, students are sharpening their cooking and baking skills to prepare for a variety of culinary [...]

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Jerry Flynn, retired military officer, speaks about the hazards of electromagnetic radiation. Monday, February 18th, The Centre, Gabriola Island, 7 pm Tuesday, February 19, John Barsby School, Nananimo, 7 pm. See the CST website for more information: http://citizensforsafetechnology.org/Jerry-Flynn-Hazards-of-Wireless-Technology,2,2886

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2013 Valentines is for Everyone Event February 14 NANAIMO, B.C  Why should Valentine’s Day only be for couples? About half of our adult population is unattached. Valentine’s Day has traditionally been for couples in love, or wishing to be so. But who’s to say that single people do not deserve [...]

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These workshops are open to couples who want to enhance/deepen their relationship through self-awareness, self-responsibility and skill development.

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Joe Barnett and Stephanie Green are merging forces to bring you an epic long weekend full of AcroYoga, surf, great food and friends in stunning Tofino BC, May 17th-20th 2013. We will be spending 3 nights and 4 days at the Ecolodge located in the Tofino Botanical Gardens. We will spend our days building the foundations of AcroYoga, eating healthy, nourishing food prepared by our amazing raw food chef Diane Marchard (http://rawfoodsmadesimple.com/), surfing (optional), relaxing and making new friends in one of the most naturaly stunning places on earth.

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Cell Block Renovation set to start (Nanaimo, January 31, 2013) – Renovations to the Cell Block in the Nanaimo Gaol are set to begin Monday, February 4th, the City of Nanaimo announced today. The renovation project is anticipated to last approximately 15 weeks, with work being carried out by Knappett Construction. RCMP officials have implemented [...]

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Update: Action Plan for Colliery Dam Concepts (Nanaimo, January 31, 2013) – City staff continues to carry out Council’s direction from the December 17th regular Council meeting to engage professional engineers to undertake conceptual level cost estimates for rehabilitating or rebuilding the Colliery Dams concurrent with engineering design and environmental study work to remove the [...]

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First Annual Family Day 2013 January 31, 2013 – 4.4 million British Columbian’s will celebrate the provinces first ever Family Day holiday on Monday, February 11th, 2013.  Family Day is about families spending time together playing, laughing and being active. The City of Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture in partnership with the Province of British [...]

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VIU APPOINTS NEW DEAN, FACULTY OF CAREER AND ACADEMIC PREPARATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 NANAIMO, BC – Jean Maltesen has been appointed to the position of Dean, Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation (ACP). The faculty includes programs such as Adult Basic Education, Literacy and Adult Special Education as well as the [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2013 Contact: Diana Hart admin@westernedge.org 250-668-0991 EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED IN WESTERN EDGE THEATRE’S “HOSANNA” If you follow local theatre, or even just local luminaries, you’ll know that among the roles actor Rick Meyers is best known for is Vikki Smudge, the ebullient, bewigged alter ego he’s played on various Nanaimo-area [...]

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Colliery Dam Public Safety Information available on City website (Nanaimo, January 28, 2013) – The City of Nanaimo is reminding residents who own property, rent accommodation or conduct business downstream of the Chase River Colliery Dams that important public safety information can be readily accessed off the City’s website at www.nanaimo.ca/goto/dams A webpage dedicated to [...]

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VIU Co-op Students Recognized with New Award Four students celebrated at first annual Co-op Student of the Year Award ceremony and luncheon VIU RELEASE: 2013/007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Jan. 24, 2013 NANAIMO, BC – At a luncheon on January 24 in VIU’s Discovery Room, students from VIU’s Faculty of Management’s Hospitality Management and Recreation [...]

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MEDIA ADVISORY What:            Vancouver Island University 2013 Convocation ceremonies When:           Monday, January 28 and Tuesday, January 29, 2:30 pm Where:          Port Theatre, Nanaimo Details:          A total of 218 Vancouver Island University graduates will receive University degrees at two separate daytime convocation ceremonies at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo on Jan. 28 and 29. The [...]

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MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                                         JANUARY 23, 2013  New social movement assembly launches to take on the Harper agenda Common Causes to hold solidarity actions across the country Common Causes and Idle No More join forces and rally at Noon Jan 28th in Diane [sic] Krall Plaza, 90 Commercial St. Nanaimo On January 28, when Parliament resumes, the [...]

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Students Encouraged to Apply for Local Donor Supported Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries $296,000 in Post-Secondary Funds Available from Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation Nanaimo, BC – January 23, 2013 The Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation Awards booklet and application for Nanaimo and Ladysmith secondary students is now available online.  This year there are 410 awards, bursaries and scholarships, totaling [...]

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VIU NEWS RELEASE: 2013/05 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 VIU Biology graduate to receive Alumni Horizon Award One of Canada’s leading experts in bat ecology and conservation to accept award Jan. 29 In high school, Lynne Burns never thought about pursuing a career in science. Today, this Vancouver Island University graduate is one [...]

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Young Voices Join Speakers for TEDxGabriolaIsland Two grade 11 students from the Nanaimo District Secondary School will be joining the speakers for TEDxGabriolaIsland, which takes place at The Haven on Gabriola March 18 2013. Jenna Mirau is a co-founder of the school’s anti-bullying team, Empathy NDSS: Rachel Fritz is one of the many members and [...]

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VANCOUVER ISLAND POET STEVEN PRICE READS AT VIU JAN. 28 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island poet Steven Price will read from his new book of poems, Omens in the Year of the Ox, and from Anatomy of Keys, a book-length poem that tells the story of Harry Houdini, [...]

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VIU NEWS RELEASE: 2013/03 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 Education students host “Learning Centres Day” at two Nanaimo elementary schools Jan. 21 Hands-on learning activities for Georgia Avenue and Fairview students NANAIMO, BC: Bachelor of Education students at Vancouver Island University will be hosting “Learning Centres Day” at two Nanaimo area elementary schools [...]

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Loaves & Fishes Receives Close to $30,000 Gift from Thrifty Foods Customers In-Store Food For Families Program Nets Record $274,000 for 16 Local Food Banks Victoria, B.C. – Thrifty Foods Nanaimo area store managers Dan Zapotichny, Jerry Jaggers and Mikel Knutsson presented Loaves and Fishes Executive Director Peter Sinclair and Operations Manager Alex Counsell with [...]

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The Haven Welcomes Oprah Author, Mark Nepo for Presentation and Workshop Gabriola Island, British Columbia  –  Mark Nepo, author of The Book of Awakening, one of Oprah Winfrey’s ‘Ultimate Favorite Things’, is coming to The Haven on Gabriola Island, February 5–7, 2013 for an evening presentation and two-day workshop based on the #1New York Times [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 15, 2013 Contact: Diana Hart admin@westernedge.org 250-668-0991 (Nanaimo) http://westernedge.org ALL SING “HOSANNA” TO WESTERN EDGE’S NEW ARTISTIC PRODUCER The upcoming staging of Michel Tremblay’s classic “Hosanna” at Nanaimo’s Western Edge Theatre will be the inaugural production under the company’s new artistic producer, Eliza Gardiner. Gardiner succeeds Western Edge’s founding artistic producer, [...]

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For Immediate Release January 14th, 2013 TRADES TRAINING AND CAREERS ON VANCOUVER ISLAND A community dialogue on trades training and Vancouver Island’s future prosperity. Nanaimo, B.C. – British Columbia is poised for rapid growth over the course of the next decade, with many projects requiring skilled tradespeople. Labour market forecasting indicates the Vancouver Island/Coast region [...]

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Dear members of the Media In addition to the planned Maffeo Sutton rally on Saturday there are a couple of added Idle No More rallies in the Mid Island region this week. Here’s the full list. Friday Jan 11 at Vancouver Island University Nanaimo – Outside the Library 1pm to 3pm (off 5th Ave) Friday [...]

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There will be an Idle No More rally on Saturday January 12 at 11am on Snuneymuxw traditional territory at Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo. The grassroots organizers are Jason Conner and Tanya George. On the Facebook event page, 442 have confirmed they will attend with 208 indicating that they might attend (several thousand more have been [...]

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TEDxGabriolaIsland Ticket Applications Now Online On March 18 2013, the very first TEDxGabriolaIsland will take place at The Haven, Gabriola Island. Although many thousand TEDx events are held around the globe every year, TEDxGabriolaIsland is one of very few representing a small, rural island community. One hundred lucky people will attend this very special event. [...]

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VIU AND CUPE 1858 APPROVE NEW COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 NANAIMO, BC – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 has informed Vancouver Island University (VIU) that its membership has ratified a new collective agreement for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2014. The University’s [...]

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For immediate release                                       Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 VestaFire Brings Joy to Refugee Children in Burmese Refugee Camps VestaFire Entertainment has been delighting Vancouver Island audiences with their striking circus performances since the group formed two years ago. Their brilliant fire displays, beautiful costumes, stilt-walking dancers and feats of juggling with multi-coloured hoops have attracted rave [...]

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Conceptual Cost estimate study for rehabilitating or replacing the Colliery Dams to be carried out Nanaimo, December 24, 2012 – Following Council’s direction to staff at the December 17th regular Council meeting to engage professional engineers to undertake conceptual level cost estimates for rehabilitating or rebuilding Colliery Dams while preparatory engineering and environmental study work [...]

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VIU NEWS RELEASE: 2012/154 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 NEW INTRO TO TRADES PROGRAM INSPIRES STUDENTS Kiosk project provides hands-on learning and teaching tool COWICHAN, BC: Students enrolled in a new Introduction to Trades program at Vancouver Island University’s Cowichan Campus say the program is changing their lives for the better. “The program [...]

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City Issues First Round of 2013 Sport Tournament Grants December 20, 2012- A total of $15,275.00 in sport tournament grant funding was issued last week by the City of Nanaimo.  Seventeen different local sporting organizations submitted applications, the most received for an intake period since the fund was created in 2007.  The estimated impact of [...]

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Ring in the New Year with Parks, Recreation and Culture December 19, 2012 – Get ready for a party in the “streets” at Finale 2012, the annual New Year’s Eve celebration at Beban Park. Join Parks, Recreation and Culture for a family New Year’s Eve event with a “Mardi Gras” theme. The night begins at [...]

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City purchases property to encourage redevelopment of the downtown waterfront (NANAIMO, December 13, 2012) – In a forward looking move that will enable future development along Nanaimo’s downtown waterfront, the City of Nanaimo has entered into a purchase and sale agreement to buy roughly half of Canadian Pacific’s (CP) Wellcox Rail Yard property at 7 [...]

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VIU AND CUPE 1858 REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT Details on renewed collective agreement to be released following ratification VIU RELEASE: 2012/146 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 7, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 have reached a tentative agreement for a renewed collective agreement.  The [...]

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Westwood Lake Park Reopened December 5, 2012- Westwood Lake Park has now reopened. Trail maintenance crews are on site cleaning up the debris left after yesterday’s westerly wind storm.  As of this morning though the public washroom buildings are not open as power has yet to restored, this is expected to happen later today. The [...]

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PUBLIC NOTICE Westwood Lake Park Closed Until Further Notice Due to Wind Storm December 4, 2012- Westwood Lake Park is closed to the public until further notice due to the heavy westerly wind storm we are experiencing.  With public safety in mind the parks department has made the decision to close the park until further [...]

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City and School District 68 Agree to Property Exchange (Nanaimo, December 4, 2012) – The City of Nanaimo and School District 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) have signed a Letter of Intent that will see the two organizations prepare a formal agreement to exchange several parcels of land, to better serve the interests of both the citizens of [...]

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Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sam Letourneau Phone: 250-753-6911 ext 102 THE CENTRAL VANCOUVER ISLAND MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY PRESENTS HARMONIES OF FAITH An evening of sacred music, chants, hymns, songs, dance and spoken word to build interfaith understanding Thursday, December 20, 2012    7:00 – 9:00pm The Port Theatre, Nanaimo A Great Way to Celebrate the [...]

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The BC River Forecast Centre is ending a High Streamflow Advisory for: North Shore Mountains Howe Sound Mid-Vancouver Island (including the Oyster River, Tsolum River, Courtenay River and surrounding areas) Heavier rains and snowmelt over the weekend has eased. Rainfall totals over the past 72 hours was in the 75-200mm range in the North Shore/Howe [...]

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News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: December 3 TEDx Comes to Gabriola Island Contact: Rachel Davey Email: rachel@haven.ca Phone: 250 247 9211 x 235 On March 18 2013, the very first TEDxGabriolaIsland will take place at The Haven, Gabriola Island. Although many thousand TEDx events are held around the globe every year, TEDxGabriolaIsland is one [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dana Larsen touring BC to promote the Sensible BC decriminalization campaign. Dana Larsen, who last year ran for the leadership of the BC NDP, is touring Vancouver Island over the next two weeks to promote the Sensible Policing Act, which would effectively decriminalize cannabis possession in the province. Larsen will be speaking to supporters [...]

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The BC River Forecast Centre is issuing a High Streamflow Advisory for: ·         North Shore Mountains ·         Howe Sound ·         Mid-Vancouver Island (including the Oyster River, Tsolum River, Courtenay River and surrounding areas) A series of Pacific frontal systems have been impacting coastal British Columbia, and are expected to continue over the coming days. Heavy [...]

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Sagamok Anishnawbek is one of the leading First Nations in Canada to be registered to ISO 9001 with SAI Global. This Webinar will describe Sagamok’s experience implementing and registering to ISO, and will explore how other First Nations across Canada can also benefit from this process. Register for the First Nation Success Story webinar today. [...]

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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Distribution ‘We can inspire the nation’ Jane Sterk tells nomination supporters November 29, 2012, Victoria – Green Party of BC Leader Jane Sterk took the opportunity of her Nov. 29 nomination as candidate for Victoria – Beacon Hill to urge supporters in the riding and the province to ‘inspire the nation’ [...]

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For Immediate release The Mid Island chapter of the Council of Canadians is joining the Snuneymuxw First Nation, Save our Shores, the Sierra Club and Tanker Free BC for a rally outside the Kinder Morgan open house at Beban Park Rec. Centre, Bowen Road, Nanaimo, on December 4th from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Kinder [...]

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City and School District 68 sign Collaboration Agreement (Nanaimo, November 29, 2012) – In the spirit of supporting a shared responsibility for community well-being, Nanaimo City Council and the Board of Education of School District 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) have signed a collaboration agreement that will see the two organizations work closely together on initiatives of mutual [...]

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Media Advisory “Respecting Indigenous Voices” 20/11/2012 Snuneymuxw Territory (Nanaimo, BC.) I (Kevin Henry) am making attempts to reawaken proper Indigenous protocols. I have been raising Indigenous solidarity for some time now. I support the end of oil mining and pipeline placing. I am including vast voices of concerned citizens who live in “Canada” to attend [...]

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A Haven for Young Artists in 2013 on Gabriola Island In September 2012 The Haven, in partnership with The Gabriola Arts Council, hosted two artists in residence: visual artist Sande Waters and poet Shirley Serviss. As the 2012 residency drew to a close, the 2013 residency was launched, with an exciting new focus. In 2013 [...]

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Tuesday, Nov. 27th, 2012 For Immediate Release   Malaspina Choir’s Sing-along Messiah A Nanaimo Christmas Tradition   Hearing the music of Handel’s beloved oratorio, Messiah, brings back many fond childhood memories for the Malaspina Choir’s artistic director, Dr. Garry Froese. And that’s why he’s looking forward to conducting the choir, along with the Nanaimo Chamber [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE:  NO DISRUPTION TO CLASSES AT VIU NEXT WEEK VIU RELEASE: 2012/143 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 23, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 are continuing their efforts to finalize a renewed collective agreement. CUPE has informed VIU that they do not [...]

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ROBBINS DONATES $20,000 TO ESTABLISH ENDOWMENT Endowment to be used to support annual scholarship for VIU’s Natural Resource Management Students     VIU RELEASE: 2012/142 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 22, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Robbins Parking Services Ltd has established an endowment fund by donating $20,000 in support of VIU’s Natural Resource Management students. [...]

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CLASSES AND SERVICES RESUME THURSDAY AT VIU   No further job action expected this week   VIU RELEASE: 2012/141 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 has informed Vancouver Island University (VIU) that their members will return to work on Thursday, November 22, [...]

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For Immediate Release Country Grocer Support Helps Fill Dreams for Sick Kids Please join us at the Nanaimo Country Grocer (1800 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo) on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 11:00 am to launch this campaign in support of Help Fill A Dream. Nanaimo, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 – Country Grocer will once again help [...]

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JOB ACTION UPDATE FROM VIU   CUPE 1858 participating in two-day job action today and Wednesday with other locals at BC post-secondary institutions VIU RELEASE: 2012/139 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Job action by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 is underway at all Vancouver Island University [...]

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City of Nanaimo and District of North Saanich join challenge of ruling on BC Ferries assessment in Horseshoe Bay (Nanaimo and North Saanich BC, November 20, 2012) – Both Nanaimo City Council and North Saanich District Council yesterday endorsed recommendations to jointly appeal a recent decision of the Property Assessment Appeal Board regarding the Horseshoe [...]

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JOB ACTION TOMORROW TODAY AT VIU   CUPE 1858 to participate in two-day job action along with other locals at BC post-secondary institutions VIU RELEASE: 2012/138 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 19, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island University (VIU) has just learned that the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 will participate [...]

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VICTORIA–Five more BC community colleges are on strike.  The job action comes after failed last minute efforts by CUPE to get the provincial government to sign off on collective agreements with BC’s 3,000 CUPE college support workers. Campus-wide CUPE strikes start at 6am this morning and include North Island College, Vancouver Island University, Camosun College, College [...]

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CUPE 1858 SERVES JOB ACTION NOTICE VIU and support staff union continue to work to conclude renewed collective agreement without disruption to students VIU RELEASE: 2012/137 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 16, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island University (VIU) has received 72-hour notice from the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 for [...]

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For immediate release November 19, 2012   Sports announced for Nanaimo 2014 BC Summer Games The BC Games Society announced today the 19 sports that will be part of the Nanaimo 2014 BC Summer Games.  Up to 2934 athletes, 590 coaches, and 403 officials will compete in Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Canoe/Kayak, Equestrian, Golf, Inline Hockey, [...]

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Parents and community members invited to info session VIU hosts ‘Discovery Days’ evening meeting Nov. 22 VIU RELEASE: 2012/138   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 19, 2012 Vancouver Island University is hosting a meeting for parents of future VIU students on Thursday, Nov. 22, 6 to 8 pm, in the Royal Arbutus Room (above the upper [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 14, 2012 ARTWALK RETURNS The 14th Annual Artwalk is the biggest and best yet and takes place Saturday and Sunday, December  1 and 2, from 10:00 – 5:00.  With fifty artists represented at twenty different locations from  Townsite to the south end, organizers feel confident saying that there is something for [...]

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NANAIMO – CUPE staff at BC’s colleges are readying for strike action.  Tentative plans call for an all-campus walkout starting on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Organizers say they are leaving the door open for the BC government to stop stalling and settle with the 3,000 CUPE support workers who have been without a contract for 2 [...]

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Media Release Operation Red Nose launches 17th season in British Columbia with addition of two new Lower Mainland cities for December 2012! Date: November 2, 2012 Media Contact: Chris Wilson, Operation Red Nose, 604-341-0241 Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby, BC – With the help of red-vested volunteers driving throughout BC, Operation Red Nose and Provincial [...]

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VIU DEAN OF EDUCATION RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION Dr. Harry Janzen receives Honorary Lifetime Membership to Canadian Education Association VIU RELEASE: 2012/136 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 15, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island University Dean of Education Dr. Harry Janzen received an Honorary Lifetime Membership to the Canadian Education Association (CEA) for his extensive work [...]

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PUBLIC NOTICE  Winter Trail Conditions November 15, 2012- As the temperature continues to dip and winter rains come, the City of Nanaimo’s Parks, Recreation and Culture department wants to remind you to be careful and use caution when using trails, boardwalks, stairs, and bridges. Many of the trails and even playground equipment can become wet [...]

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PRESS RELEASE November 15, 2012 PORT ALBERNI – Leaders from the 14 Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations are united in their protest against the federal government’s recently announced cutbacks. “Massive cutbacks to First Nations organizations are illegal and unconstitutional, and will be met with the full force of political protest,” said Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council President Cliff Atleo. [...]

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For Immediate Release Country Grocer Support Helps Fill Dreams for Sick Kids Nanaimo, Thursday, November 15, 2012 – Country Grocer will once again help Vancouver Island children with life-threatening conditions with every ‘dream bouquet’, paper shirt or island-grown Christmas tree sold between November 18, 2012 and December 15, 2012. Proceeds will go to the Help [...]

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For immediate release – November 13, 2012 CITY SELLS PORTION OF SUPPORTED HOUSING SITE AT 1621 DUFFERIN CRESCENT Local developer proposes to build medical offices for specialists at corner of Dufferin Crescent and Boundary Avenue. Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada: The City of Nanaimo has sold a parcel of land at 1621 Dufferin Crescent to R.W. [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2012 Students Launch Campaign to Promote Voting in the BC Election Nanaimo – students at Vancouver Island University will gather today to mark the kickoff of their campaign to promote youth voting in the May 2013 BC election. The campaign is part of a province-wide initiative of the Canadian Federation [...]

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AUTHORS AND LONG-TIME FRIENDS REUNITE FOR BOOK LAUNCH Marilyn Bowering and Kate Braid launch books Nov. 17 at Nanaimo Museum  VIU RELEASE: 2012/135 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Authors, long-time friends and former Vancouver Island University colleagues Marilyn Bowering and Kate Braid launch their newest books at the Nanaimo Museum [...]

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Traffic Advisory – Access Closure to Island Diesel Way (Nanaimo BC, November 9, 2012) – Motorists are advised that access to Island Diesel Way off Bowen Road will be closed to traffic indefinitely commencing November 13, 2012. Right of entry to Island Diesel Way off Bowen Road was originally created as a temporary solution to [...]

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City of Nanaimo Phases Out Bottled Water Sales at Recreation Facilities November 10, 2012- The City of Nanaimo is now undertaking the transition from the sale of bottled water at recreation centres to promote customer use of city water. This initiative is being undertaken as a result of the resolution passed in June by City [...]

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Email sent to CHLY from a Loaves and Fishes supporter: We are participating in a fundraiser with Kraft.  For every person that signs in at www.kraftfoodforfamilies.ca we get 50 cents.  You can sign in once a day until the end of December.  It is really easy to do.  Instructions are posted below:  Please daily sign it [...]

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Nanaimo Lions Christmas Parade Saturday, November 24 Santa Claus is coming to town! To make sure he arrives in time for Vancouver Island University’s Festival of Trees, Santa will fly with Harbour Air to the downtown waterfront terminal on Saturday, November 24 at 9:30am. Children of all ages can escort Santa and his Elves to [...]

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VIU RELEASE: 2012/132 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 8, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island University students care deeply about city planning issues. That’s why VIU Geography students, VIU Student’s Union, and the Solutions Club are co-hosting the 7th annual Urban Issues Film Festival Friday, Nov. 9 from 3 to 9:30 pm in Building 356, [...]

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Snuneymuxw Taking Steps to Redress Damage to Nanaimo Harbour and Nanaimo River Estuary Nov. 6/12 The Snuneymuxw First Nation is launching a systematic and comprehensive Strategy to redress the wrongs done to Nanaimo Harbour and Nanaimo River Estuary. The Strategy will involve a combination of legal actions, action implementing Snuneymuxw’?s Aboriginal Title and Fisheries recognized in the Treaty [...]

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VANCOUVER – The fourth annual British Columbia Aboriginal Business Awards were announced today by Premier Christy Clark and Keith Mitchell, chair of the BC Achievement Foundation. The honourees will be celebrated at a gala ceremony on Nov. 26, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver. “The British Columbia Aboriginal Business Awards showcase the continuing positive [...]

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Voices through Time: Letters of the Great War VIU History professor speaks about human impact of military conflict VIU RELEASE: 2012/130 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – If you have ever wondered how major historical events affect individuals and those they love, you may want to join Vancouver Island University History [...]

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VICTORIA – Residents and interested parties will soon have an opportunity to take part in the B.C. coastal ferries consultation and engagement process. As part of the B.C. government’s commitment to open government, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is holding a series of public meetings to get input on coastal ferry services. The review [...]

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VANCOUVER – Anti-violence organizations and government partners came together today to share information and provide input into the development of a three-year provincial domestic violence plan. More than 80 participants, including child and family-service providers, Aboriginal groups, counsellors, police and representatives from anti-violence programs attended today’s domestic violence forum. Participants highlighted innovative practices and consulted [...]

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Vision for Culture Survey November 6, 2012 – The City of Nanaimo invites you to participate in the Vision for Culture survey as part of the process towards making Nanaimo a more vibrant and creative city. Your answers, feedback and ideas will be invaluable in creating the updated Nanaimo Cultural Plan.  The survey covers several [...]

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VICTORIA – As the holiday season approaches, a time when people are typically feeling more generous, you may find that you’re getting more requests to donate to charities. And while there are many legitimate companies and charities calling you for fundraising purposes, it’s a good idea to take some precautions and be informed. Nov. 1-7, [...]

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VICTORIA – The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union members working in the public service have ratified a two-year agreement that provides for modest wage increases within existing budgets, Finance minister Michael de Jong announced today. The new agreement covers approximately 26,000 BCGEU members employed in the B.C. public service working in occupations that provide [...]

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SURREY – Groups working to keep youth out of gangs, young women out of human traffickers’ hands and violence out of family homes are among those invited to share up to $1 million – all of it proceeds forfeited as a result of unlawful activity. The latest round of grants from B.C.’s successful civil forfeiture [...]

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VICTORIA – The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died while scuba diving in Nanoose Bay on Nov. 2, 2012. The man is Paul Scott Revane, aged 53, from Nanaimo. Mr. Revane was diving with a companion at a popular diving site in Nanoose Bay late on the afternoon of [...]

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National Home Fire Safety Week – Woodstove and wood-burning fireplace safety The Canada Safety Council’s National Home Fire Safety Week is November 24 – 30. There is comfort in the crackling sound of a wood-burning fireplace or stove on a cold winter’s night. But warm and cozy can quickly turn dangerous, destructive and deadly if [...]

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