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Amplifying, mapping & connecting the cool sh*t going on in #Nanaimo! The people, places & events from Yellow Point - Deep Bay. #Snuneymuxw #AssetBasedCommunityDevelopment
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Had a lovely Crippen dinner with Mama Doo at The Moose last might. Thanks to all the volunteers, it was delicious! I’m back at the front gate today through Sunday at Gogo’s Christmas Tree Farm at 2609 South Forks Rd. Nanaimo for your tree, Cd, and hot sauce needs!!
December 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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[December 12th, 1985] The City of Nanaimo officially designated the Nanaimo Bastion as a local heritage site. This designation was a significant step in preserving the building, which holds the distinction of being the first site in British Columbia to be protected under the threat of demolition.
December 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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The health-care non-profit sector was brought to the forefront of a recent event by the Nanaimo Foundation.

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Health-care non-profits brought together to spotlight need in Nanaimo - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Nanaimo Foundation organized event Nov. 27 to try to appeal to donors
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December 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Rain is in the forecast, but the good news is the weather doesn't matter that much when it comes to getting in the Christmas spirit and viewing some of the city's best light displays.

Our interactive map of Nanaimo's best lights is your guide.

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December 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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The Nanaimo Regional Hospital District is offering to cover 100 per cent of the costs to begin work immediately on a new cardiac cath lab in Nanaimo.

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Nanaimo hospital district offering loan to expedite cardiac cath lab at NRGH - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Board states that lack of a cath lab is impacting timely care and patient outcomes
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December 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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B.C. Hydro is chipping in to offset the City of Nanaimo’s costs for upgrades to water treatment systems at Beban Park Pool and the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.

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B.C. Hydro chips in on costs of City of Nanaimo pool water treatment upgrades - Nanaimo News Bulletin
New water treatment and pump controls to save close to 500,000 kilowatt hours annually
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December 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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The hospital board with the Regional District of Nanaimo is putting the money where their mouth is, setting aside $50 million in the hopes it will speed up the province building a cath lab at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
Regional District of Nanaimo hospital board commits $50M to build cath lab
The hospital board with the Regional District of Nanaimo is putting the money where their mouth is, setting aside $50 million in the hopes it will speed up the province building a cath lab at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Risebridge wants no one to celebrate the holidays alone in Nanaimo and Oceanside.

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Risebridge wants no one to celebrate the holidays alone in Nanaimo and Oceanside
As the cost of living continues to rise and the number of those unhoused...
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December 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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December 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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July 15th 2018. Somewhere in Nanaimo BC.
December 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Stocking Stuffer Time! Come up to Gogo’s for a Christmas Tree and grab a CD and some hot sauce while you are here! 2609 South Forks Rd and 55 Pryde in Nanaimo!
December 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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My girls took me for a walk

#nanaimo #naturewalk
December 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Qualicum Beach resident Pat Jacobson has spent her lifetime volunteering, with positions on so many local non-profits and charities, even she has trouble remembering them all.

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Long-time Qualicum Beach volunteer awarded for lifetime of giving back
QUALICUM BEACH - A longtime volunteer has been honoured for a lifetime of work within the community.Pat Jacobs...
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December 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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A well-known and much-loved Vancouver Island tradition starts Thursday evening, with around 200,000 lights being turned on for Milner Christmas Magic in Qualicum Beach.

#Nanaimo #QualicumBeach

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‘Around 150,000 to 200,000 lights’ ready to sparkle for annual Milner Christmas Magic
QUALICUM BEACH - One of the mid-Island's most iconic holiday events is ready for its return. Milner Christmas ...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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A little sunset in Nanaimo, British Columbia
December 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Very excited to see the first level of mass timber planks go up at the Vancouver Island University Campus for their new Student Residence and Cafeteria. First multi story residential mass-timber building in Nanaimo. #masstimber #VIU
December 4, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Over 200 Ukrainian recipes with a west coast Canadian twist! Available from all online booksellers. Or if you are on Vancouver Island, signed copies at Sandy's Ukrainian Market in North Nanaimo Mall or at the Vesna Xmas bazaar this Saturday at St. Michael's hall.
December 4, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Van Gogh exhibit announced for Vancouver Island Conference Centre next year - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Six-week exhibit slated for next summer
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December 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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The guy in the big red suit is ready to make his annual impactful entrance to Nanaimo on Saturday with the Harbour Air Fly-In.

Santa will be joined by local kids through the Make A Wish Foundation.

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Santa ‘Clark’ marking 16th year of Christmas memories for Nanaimo children
NANAIMO - Before his big trip around the world later this month, Santa is set to make his annual stop in the H...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Two 'Cram The Cruiser' events are being hosted by Nanaimo Mounties over the next week, collecting food, toys, clothing and other donations for local children and families.

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Local school kids & families the focus of Nanaimo ‘Cram the Cruiser’ events
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are putting their cruisers to a different use over the next week.Instead of being use...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Feeling saucy!! I’ll be working the front gate at Gogo’s Christmas Tree Farm this weekend and will have hot sauce and CDs available while you grab a tree! 2609 South Forks Rd. and 55 Pryde Ave, Nanaimo!
December 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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ICYMI

A story used to comfort a granddaughter who was missing home after moving to Nanaimo from Ukraine inspired a new children's book

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Ukrainian family's story of moving to Nanaimo inspires children's book
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December 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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VIU student talks about her time at COP 30 in Brazil.

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VIU student talks about her time at COP 30 in Brazil
Every year, world leaders, scientists and climate activists meet to make...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM