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Nanoose Bay Parents Fundraiser for Education

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:30:26 +0000

Parents of the students at Nanoose Bay Elementary School (NBES) are collecting metal as a way to raise money for their school’s education programs.

There is a large steel recycling bin at the far end of the road by the school at 2875 Northwest Bay Rd. Please feel free to drop off clean metal items like old barbecues, metal bed frames, wire, washers, dryers, fridges, stoves, old baby strollers, tin cans, pots and pans of any size, motor parts, bikes etc.

This Parent Advisory Committee is a group of parents working with the common goal of supporting education. Shrinking school budgets have made committee-based fundraising more challenging than ever before.

If you have a lot of metal items to donate, please phone 250-468-7414 or email amber(at)amberscotchburn.com.

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Vancouver Island Symphony Hero Concert

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:00:11 +0000

The Vancouver Island Symphony will be starting 2012 with a concert to honour first responders and four Mid Island heroes.

This is your opportunity to nominate someone who has made a difference or saved your life! Local heroes should reside between Ladysmith and Nanoose Bay.

Four heroes will each receive four free symphony tickets and the nominator will also receive two free tickets to the celebration concert on January 28, 2012.

Deadline for Nominations:
Friday December 9, 2011 to the Vancouver Island Symphony office: Box 661, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5L9 OR
150 Commercial Street (Wharf St entrance) OR fax: 250-754-0165
OR email: info@vancouverislandsymphony.com

The four heroes selected will be notified by January 9, 2012.

All Nominations will be on display for the community to view on Saturday February 18 at the Symphony’s Community Day from
11:00 – 1:30 p.m.

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Nanaimo Transit Open House

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:45:51 +0000

On Tuesday, December 6, 2011 the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System and BC Transit are hosting an open house from 12 pm to 8 pm at Beban Park to explain the specifics of this expansion to current and future riders.

“This significant increase in transit service will mostly be noticeable to City of Nanaimo transit users, but there will also be improvements for residents of the Bowser area, and for commuters who travel to Nanaimo from the Oceanside area.”

The expanded transit service will include more frequent trips to commercial areas and major hubs including Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Vancouver Island University and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, and will increase convenience for residents who use the system for day-to-day commuting.

Will this mean increased transit fares? Come to Beban Park and find out.

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Time and Locations of Advance Polls on Mid Island

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:00:13 +0000

All eligible voters can vote in the advanced polls, so you have lots of opportunity to get out and vote in the 2011 Local Government Elections. Below are the
advance voting locations and times for the Mid Vancouver Island area:

Regional District of Nanaimo:
(between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2011)

Gabriola Island Elementary School Library, North Road, Gabriola Island
Administration Office, Regional District of Nanaimo, Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo
Oceanside Place, West Island Hwy Parksville
Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, Jones Street, Qualicum

(On Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 8:00 am and 8:00 pm)
Administration Office, Regional District of Nanaimo on Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo
Oceanside Place, West Island Hwy, Parksville

City of Nanaimo:
(Wednesday, November 9 and 16, 2011 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
Bowen Park Complex Auditorium located at 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo

Ladysmith:
(Wednesday, November 9 and 16, 2011 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
Council Chambers at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith

Lantzville:
(Wednesday, November 9, and 16, 2011, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
District Office, 7192 Lantzville Road – 2nd Floor, Lantzville

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Wanted: Manager of Planning

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:00:53 +0000

The Regional District of Nanaimo is hiring a Manager of Current Planning.

The Manager of Current Planning reports to the General Manager, Development Services, and would be responsible for coordinating, planning and directing all activities related to current land use and development within the Regional District of Nanaimo as well as directing the delivery of electoral area planning, development approvals, subdivisions and rezoning.

This job posting closes this Thursday, November 10, 2011. For more information and details visit The Regional District of Nanaimo.

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Drinking water meeting in Parksville

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:27:03 +0000

Did you know your drinking water comes from Englishman River?

There will be a meeting open to the public on Englishman River Water Service Management, Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 6pm at the Parksville City Hall room 129.

In 1996, The Regional District of Nanaimo, the City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach entered into a joint venture agreement to construct, operate and maintain the Arrowsmith Dam and associated water facilities. They formed the Arrowsmith Water Service (AWS) and received licence No. 110050 from the provincial government to extract water from the Englishman River.

The water licence requires AWS to release water from the reservoir between (approximately) June 1st and October 31st. Over the summer and fall, the reservoir is drained to support river flows for domestic water extraction and fishery resources and is typically, by design, empty by the end of October.

The requirements for release of water may be amended through the Provisional Operation Rule (POR) attached to the licence.

For more information and details visit the Regional District of Nanaimo

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Moorecroft Regional Park Survey and Open House

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:29:21 +0000

Come and share your ideas about the future of Moorecroft Regional Park at the first public open house on Saturday October 22, 2011 from 12 pm – 4 pm at Kennedy Lodge in the park.

You can also fill out an online survey.

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has retained O2 Planning and Design to help with a 10 year management plan, which is scheduled to be complete in November 2012.

At this stage, the goal is to identify issues and opportunities that the plan needs to address and to inform the development of a draft:

Vision
Management Goals, and
Management scenarios for the park

The 34 hectare Moorecroft site includes close to 1 km of beach and spectacular views across the Georgia Strait. There are approximately 32 hectares of natural forest featuring tree species such as Western Red Cedar, Douglas-fir, Arbutus, Bigleaf Maple, Red Alder and Garry Oak. Two intermittent creeks run through the property, and two eagle nesting sites have been identified. The property also contains a wetland area known as Skipsey Lake, a play field and a network of trails.

The Nature Trust of BC is still accepting donations to purchase this park.

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Nanoose Bay Charity Golf Tournament

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:00:58 +0000

The second annual “Thanks for Giving Charity Golf Tournament” will take place Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Fairwinds Golf Club.

You could win a car from Parksville Chrysler or $5,000 from Brian Dugaro of Investors Group if you succeed in hitting a hole in one. There will also be door prizes and a silent auction.

Organizers are encouraging golfers of all levels to participate. Entry for the golf tournament is $110 and includes dinner. All proceeds benefit the Nanoose Community Cupboard.

For more information and to register for “Thanks for Giving Charity Golf Tournament”, go to www.fairwindssociety.ca.

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Wanted: Consultant for Moorecroft Park

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:19:51 +0000

The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking the services of a consultant to prepare a management plan for Moorecroft Regional Park, an oceanside park located in Nanoose Bay.

This will be the Regional Park’s first management plan. It will guide the operations, development, and stewardship of the property. The plan will confirm the long-term vision and goals for Moorecroft Regional Park and identify shorter term management policies and actions for the period 2013 – 2022.

Interested consultants must attend a site tour at Moorecroft Regional Park on July 13, 2011 from 1pm-3pm and pre-register with Lesya Fesiak, RDN Parks Planner, by phone or email by 3:00pm on July 12, 2011.

Proposals clearly marked “Consultant Services Moorecroft Management Plan” will be received at RDN Recreation and Parks until 4pm on July 27, 2011.

For more information visit the Regional District of Nanaimo on the blogroll.

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Help the “Moorecrofters”

admin — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:32:42 +0000

A neighbourhoood group call the ‘Moorecrofters’ are helping The Nature Trust of BC, a non-profit organization, raise $500,000 towards the purchase of the former United Church Moorecroft Camp which was recently purchased by the Regional District of Nanaimo. This valuable 85acre oceanfront property is now knows as MOORECROFT REGIONAL PARK!!

HOW MUCH DID IT COST TO ACQUIRE MOORECROFT REGIONAL PARK?
$4.8million – Purchase Price
$7.95million – List price for property in Sept2010
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE NATURE TRUST OF BC?
As outlined in the purchase agreement with the RDN, the Nature Trust of BC is now fundraising to contribute up to $500,000 of the purchase price.

GIVE A GIFT TO MOORECROFT
Help the Nature Trust of BC raise $500,000 towards the purchase of Moorecroft and restoration of facilities and nature trails.

You can donate HERE or phone 1-866-288-7878
Send cheque to
The Nature Trust of BC
260-1000 Roosevelt Crescent
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3R4

Tax receipts will be issued for all donations! Join the “Moorecrofters” in the opening of
Moorecroft Regional Park, June 18, 1 to 3pm, Hosted by the Regional District of Nanaimo.

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