Mid Island News

Portrait Wednesday – Say hi to Adrian

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:35:27 +0000

Adrian

Portrait courtesy of “Artist Marie”. If you would like to be featured on Portrait Wednesday just send an email to info@midislandnews.com

Qing Ming Festival in Nanaimo

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:20:07 +0000

Next month on April 4th or 5th is the Qing Ming Festival when Chinese families visit the graves of their ancestors with offerings. There is a rich history of Chinese settlement in Nanaimo. There are 4 cemeteries which include Chinese graves in Nanaimo. In 1890 the coal company donated land at the corner of Stewart and St. George Street it was an active cemetery from 1890 to 1924. In 1976 the Nanaimo Chinese community presented the site to the City as the Garden Memorial to Chinese Pioneers. This was the first garden in Canada to commemorate the contribution made by the Chinese and their Canadian-born children to Canada. Thanks to the hard work of Ed Lee, Chuck Wong and Davey Thom. For historical records you can find more information at the Nanaimo Community Archives.

Curbside Garden Chipping Service in Parksville

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:39:32 +0000

Parksville’s Wood Chipping Program is to get under way April 6 to April 23, 2010 between the hours of 8 am and 2:30 pm.

Only put out branches for pickup on the scheduled day!
Branches with a maximum diameter of 6 inches (15 cm), stacked with the larger end of the branch or trunk facing the roadway;

Piles must be limited to a size of 5 feet wide by 3 feet high, and only one pile per residence will be removed by the chipper crew.

Here is the Spring Chip Up Schedule:
Monday, April 6 through Thursday, April 9
north of Highway 19A (ocean side of highway), including the north side of the highway, between Dogwood Street and Wright Road
Monday, April 12 through Thursday, April 15
south of Highway 19A, including the south side of the highway, between Moilliet Street and Church Road, including both sides of Moilliet Street
Friday, April 16 through Tuesday, April 202
east of Moilliet Street to Corfield Street, north and south of the highway, including both sides of Corfield Street
Wednesday, April 21 through Friday, April 24
east of Corfield Street, north and south of Highway 19A, including the resort area, to the eastern boundary of the City

Questions? call Parksville Engineering Depart. 250 248-5412

Photo Monday – Goldeneye

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:29:28 +0000

Barrow's Goldeneye courtesy of Ralph Hocken's Photography

This Barrow’s Goldeneye was seen at Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island.

Enjoy your spring break!

Applications open for water services in Nanaimo

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:15:05 +0000

How does the water get to your tap? How is it managed? How it is cleaned? Did you think the City of Nanaimo looks after this?

The City of Nanaimo is looking for a primary waterworks supplier who will manage the delivery of the water services. To find out more go to www.nanaimo.ca

Funny Friday – Eating lemons can

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:35:59 +0000

help the budget blues!

Art work courtesy of “Artist Marie”

Hope you have a scuba weekend!

Major Flood Funding Available

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:11:36 +0000

Where you affected by the heavy rains which caused flooding between January 11-18, 2010?

There is funding available to you if you incurred more than $1,000 of damage, you maybe able to qualify.

Areas of Nanaimo and the Regional District of Nanaimo were affected by the floods in January.

To find out more call the Provincial Emergency Program at 1-888-257-4777.

The deadline is April 27, 2010.

Seedy Sunday in Nanaimo March 7

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:30:53 +0000

Are you a gardener? The place to be is Seedy Sunday this Sunday March 7, 2010 from 10 am to 3pm at Bowen Park Auditorium.

Head down to Seedy Sunday and trade or purchase organic and non-hybrid seeds. Also, you can purchase native plants, bee houses, rain barrels and other tools for self-reliance.
The focus is on, but not limited to, organic, heritage and heirloom seed varieties. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own well marked seeds to trade at the seed exchange table.

Have Fun!!

Brant Festival Starts Friday in Parksville

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:30:54 +0000

The Brant Geese are arriving from their non stop flight from Morro Bay, California! Over 3000 air km!

Drop by Parksville Community Park to find out all about Brant geese as they congregate waiting for the amazing spring phenomena of the Pacific herring spawn. Time to feed up for the next leg of their amazing journey to Alaska.

Spotting scopes will be set up and Arrowsmith Naturalists will be on hand to answer all of your questions about the biodiversity in Parksville Bay and the Strait of Georgia.

Learn about the life history of Brant, how biologists keep track of individuals that have been coming to Parksville & Qualicum for decades and about the biodiversity of species that make the Strait of Georgia one of the most fascinating places on earth.

Saturday, March 6, 2010
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Parksville Community Park

For more information on activities visit The Brant Festival

Portrait Wednesday – Say hi to Carly

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:15:12 +0000

Watercolour by "Artist Marie"

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