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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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Events in Nanaimo March 6 to 11, 2026 – The Discourse. Music, art and community events in Nanaimo from March 6 to 11, 2026.

From Vivaldi's Four Seasons by candlelight to heavy metal at The Globe Live Studio and a family barn dance see what's happening in Nanaimo tonight in The Hub Nanaimo, your insider guide to the best in community arts and culture. thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/the-...

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Subscribe to our newsletters – The Discourse. Nanaimo and Cowichan Valley news, in your inbox.

You can subscribe for free to get The Hub Nanaimo, our weekly arts and culture newsletter, delivered directly to your inbox every Thursday at the following link: thediscourse.ca/newsletters

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β€˜Get their hands dirty:’ PreVIU Days gives future students a university sneak peek NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University is offering prospective students of all ages a chance to get hands-on ex...

Vancouver Island University is offering future students a free sampling of its programs during its first-ever PreVIU Days, happening from March 9-22.

#Nanaimo

nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/03/06/g...

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Nanaimo Harbor, BC, Canada

#Canada

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U.S. Nurses Begin Arriving in Nanaimo
U.S. Nurses Begin Arriving in Nanaimo YouTube video by Tod Maffin

@todmaffin.com put a story about this on his YouTube a while ago:
youtu.be/GTtbHcmD0WM
There's a whole story to tell about US relocation and Canadian outreach in places like Nanaimo, it appears.
youtu.be/ykNg81pO2XU

07.03.2026 05:43 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
πŸ“’ BGC Central Vancouver Island is hiring a Multi-Location Early Childhood Educator Assistant!

πŸ“’ BGC Central Vancouver Island is hiring a Multi-Location Early Childhood Educator Assistant!

πŸ“’ BGC Central Vancouver Island is #hiring a Multi-Location Early Childhood Educator Assistant!

🌎 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
⏰ Part-Time
⏰ Part-Time


πŸ”— http://jbs.ink/vRAwBn7umV3H

#jobalert #jobsearch #educationjobs #design

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American nurses leave U.S. for new lives on Vancouver Island A group of nurses who only a few months ago lived thousands of kilometres apart in the United States are now working side-by-side on Vancouver Island after leaving their lives south of the border behi...

NANAIMO, B.C. β€” A group of nurses who only a few months ago lived thousands of kilometres apart in the United States are now working side-by-side on Vancouver Island after leaving their lives south of the border behind. #Canada

www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

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Illustration showing various transportation modes with arrows indicating mobility upgrades in Country Club area, announcing round 2 of the project and public engagment.

Illustration showing various transportation modes with arrows indicating mobility upgrades in Country Club area, announcing round 2 of the project and public engagment.

We will be replacing aging underground water and sewer mains in the Country Club area so are taking the opportunity to improve the surface transit exchange and streetscape. Visit nanaimo.ca/goto/CountryClub to see the plan and provide your feedback. #Nanaimo

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BRITISH COLUMBIA WILL SOON HAVE WORMS!
And shows are selling out all over the place!

05.03.2026 18:25 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Donating blood or plasma for the first time Donating blood or plasma is a real action that has a big, positive effect for people across Canada who need your help, and for you.

…arm in afterwards and just one of some of the sweet new Canadian Blood Services swag options available to donors! 😎 PLUS cookies!
Donate if you can! It’s a great experience, and fun to track your stats on the app www.blood.ca/en/blood/don...

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Managed to squeak in a #blooddonation appt after work last week despite declining hemoglobin levels. Had such a great convo with the phlebotomist I forgot to get a pic of the blood bag! 🩸🩸🩸
So here’s the fancy no-rip tape they wrap your… #Nanaimo #VanIsle

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People First Radio - February 26, 2026 Queen's prof and Hungry Stories Project member Elaine Power talks food insecurity

The broadcast version of this week's program is available online and can be found here:

vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/peop...

@vimhs.bsky.social

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4) β€œβ€¦Ball Fields
β€”> maps.app.goo.gl/xXE2gkxvaKuTWg…​

Bring:
b)your favourite Work Tools but tools will be provided
c) food to share
d) musical instruments to serenade the gathering/work Party
e) Work clothes boots.”

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We are SEED.

3) β€œβ€¦12:30pm β€” 1:00pm Potluck Lunch

1:00pmβ€” 2:00pm Social/Workparty

Who: by the SEED Neighborhood Cooperative seedncoop.online and open to the public.

Where :
Below Robins field between 5th and 6th, off of Park. Street Side parking on Park Ave or at Robins Park…

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We are SEED.

2) β€œβ€¦coop (Seedncoop.online) and supported by @CityOfNanaimo.

When : March 22nd, 2026, 10:00am-2:00pm

What:
1. Planting a wide vairety of plants, Mulching Pathways, cutting back blackberry,(tools provided)

Schedule:
10am β€” 12:30pm Social/Workparty 10am-12:30pm…

25.02.2026 19:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Catstream Workparty Sat. March 22nd #Nanaimo #VanIsle
1) β€œWe have a ton of plants to dig into the wetland area of Catstream below Robins Park as part of a @PSF Pacific Salmon Foundation Restoration Project. This is part of an ongoing land care project let by SEED Neighborhood…

25.02.2026 19:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Land options being considered by RDN for a green burialΒ cemetery The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) will conduct a feasibility study for options to help the Gabriola Island Memorial Society cquire land for a green, also called a natural burial site.Β 

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) will conduct a feasibility study for options to help the Gabriola Island Memorial Society acquire land for a green, also called a natural burial site.Β 

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Walk on a cold Nanaimo evening raises funds and awareness to challenges of homelessness - Nanaimo News Bulletin Island Crisis Care Society’s Coldest Night of the Year Walk happens Feb. 28

"The 2026 Island Crisis Care Society’s Coldest Night of the Year walk, which raises awareness about the difficulties faced by people living without adequate #shelter, happens Saturday, Feb. 28" #Nanaimo #VancouverIsland #BC #BritishColumbia nanaimobulletin.com/2026/02/22/w...

22.02.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

…and baked goods at the Nanaimo Farmers' Market - Island Roots every Wednesday, year-round!

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Beet powder experiment Eatwell Farm beets 🫜🫜🫜🫜🫜Turned out great! Could probably also double as a good pigment for paint, fabric & food dye. Aaron Grant is a farmer, sculptor, vendor of fine locally-grown veggies, honey, and maker of delicious pickles, preserves, sauces…

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β€ͺOriginal Joe’s - Country Club Centre‬

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Dinner club convened at Truong Thanh, corner of Bruce Ave & Fourth St.

Spring rolls, tofu salad rolls, pho, and grilled chicken. Delicous food, and wonderful people! Check out the excellent little grocery next door. #Nanaimo #VanIsle #Pho

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Lantzville Pub

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In #NANAIMO
Pubs:
Carlos O' Bryan's - Stewart Ave
Landlubber Pub - Bowen/Northfield
Old City Station Pub - Skinner St
Sharkey’s Lounge - next to Smitty’s Southgate Mall

Other:
Harvest Church - Portsmouth Rd

#QUALICUM:
Village Eatery - Primrose St #VanIsle #Olympics

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Unplugged Canada’s Nanaimo chapter calls for smartphone and social media delay forΒ kids The Nanaimo chapter of Unplugged Canada wants to delay children's use of smartphones and social media.

The Nanaimo chapter of Unplugged Canada wants to delay children's use of smartphones and social media.

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Nanaimo celebrates Sport Achievement Awards and Hall of Fame inductions NANAIMO - The best accomplishments in local sports were recognized at the 21st annual Nanaimo Sport Achievemen...

The best in Nanaimo sporting achievements were celebrated Friday night, with 17 awards given out to players, coaches and supporters.

#Nanaimo

nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/02/21/n...

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Countdown is on. Parksville firefighter @Karen.Petraschuk is ready for Wounded Warriors Run, eight day, 800 km on Vancouver Island from February 22-March 1. Support Karen and the team at woundedwarriors.ca

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Let me know if this is erroneous and/or there are more

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Save a Tape Program - Country Grocer Country Grocer’s Save a Tape program is available to local community groups, sports teams and not for profits located on Vancouver Island.

www.countrygrocer.com/community/sa...

Was reminded of Country Grocer’s Save a Tape Program. Here’s a small list of #Nanaimo organizations that may (or may not) be collecting them. So far I have Cinnabar Valley School, Haven Society, Habitat For Humanity mid- #VanIsle & @bcspca.bsky.social Nanaimo

16.02.2026 22:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

agedashi tofu, wakame salad, spring rolls, gyoza, or tempura vegetables.
But here is the hot sake, tempura prawns, & chicken udon among other yummy things.
What an absolute gem of a place this is. There may even be a north end location? Top notch service. Def make a reservation.

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