Nanaimo
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
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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 [...]
Hello BC has a really nice write up about scuba diving in Nanaimo:
Legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau once described the Strait of Georgia as “the best temperate water diving in the world, second only to the Red Sea.” Not surprisingly then, scuba divers eager to forgo a trip to the Middle East are thrilled by the [...]
Are you a musician? Are you an entertainer? Nanaimo Parks and Recreation needs you!
Entertainers are needed for Canada Day and for Hot Summer Nights concert series. Applications are accepted until March 31, 2010. For more info visit www.nanaimo.ca or email Tara.Fedosoff@nanaimo.ca regarding Canada Day entertainment or Brian.Sugiyama@nanaimo.ca regarding Hot Summer Nights entertainment wanted.
What is happening in Nanaimo’s South End Neighbourhood? The City of Nanaimo is undertaking the development of the South End Neighbourhood Plan.
You are invited to attend the Open House to give your ideas for the neighbourhood and see for yourself the concepts and direction suggested for the Neighbourhood Plan.
OPEN HOUSE: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
4:00 pm [...]
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Are you looking to save money? Here is an idea, find out how much you are spending on commuting to work.
Go to Nanaimo Transit and use their “Calculate your Commute” you can find out how much you would save by using alternative transportation.
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Calling all young writers in Grades 2 to 7! Get your pens ready to write. There is a writing contest that is open until March 20, 2010.
To enter submit your short story that is 200 to 500 words by March 20, 2010 to the Harbourfront branch public library in Nanaimo. Entry forms are available at [...]
If you missed Jake’s Gift last time now is your chance to catch it.
Written and performed by Canadian Playwright Julia Mackey, Jake’s Gift has won numerous awards including Best Solo Show, Best Drama, and Best Female Performer at the Victoria Fringe Festival in 2008 and the Best of the Fest at the 2008 Edmonton Fringe [...]
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There will be something new for the kids to play on this summer at Rockridge Park located at 3849 Jinglepot Road in Nanaimo.
The city will be installing a new play structure by the end of July. Maybe they will have a mini tugboat! Have fun.
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Do you ever wonder whats happening to the land on the south side next to Princess Anne Elementary School on Terminal Road in Nanaimo?
There will be a new parking lot made at 1997 Estevan Road for Princess Anne Elementary.
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Is your non profit group looking for extra cash? The city of Nanaimo is offering cash to those groups who pick up trash on the city streets. This is just once in the spring and once in the fall. The City will contribute $50 per kilometre to the non-profit group upon completion of its assigned [...]
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The mountain comes to Nanaimo, there is snowboarding at Bowen Park this February 22 from 10am to 4pm. The snowboarding contest is open to riders 7 years and up, bring your helmet and board. Also, there will be demos of tricks so it will entertaining to watch. There is a $10 fee to register [...]
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Are you looking to rent a garden plot? Do you live in downtown Nanaimo?
This year there will be a limited number of garden plots for rent at the Pine Street Community Garden located in the downtown area. They are having their AGM this Feb 7th, from 2-4pm at the Unitarian Church, 595 Townsite Road. Everyone [...]
Follow the progress as the E&N Train Station on Selby Street in Nanaimo, BC is being rebuilt. Phase 1 is getting underway with the exterior renovations. Donations are still needed.
Visit The Nanaimo Train Station to find out more.
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