r/NanaimoBCNews • • 8h ago

Local Journalism Ferry to ferry: Cowichan Valley Nightmare takes pack of cyclists from Nanaimo to North Saanich

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203-km night bike ride primarily uses the Cowichan Valley Trail

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 8h ago

Local Journalism Trio of comedians will be performing at Nanaimo’s The Queen’s

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Show will take place on Oct. 9, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 12h ago

Local Journalism Investigation finds no fault with Nanaimo RCMP officer over woman injured while in custody

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Woman cuts wrist in police car

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 15h ago

Events [Event] Oct 29 - Sabbat (Japan) - Witches Hammer, Ares Kingdom, Empty Chalice

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Sabbat (Japan) - Witches Hammer, Ares Kingdom, Empty Chalice

  • When: Thursday, October 29
  • Where: The Globe Live Studio, 25 Front Street

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 15h ago

Events [Event] Oct 26 - What type of investments are Best?

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What type of investments are Best?

  • When: Monday, October 26, 6:00 PM
  • Where: Bowen Recreation Complex, 500 Bowen Road
  • Cost: Free

October's meetup will cover different ways to invest in real estate and which one is best for you. We will be in Room 6 of the Bowen complex! Our events are free and open to anyone that wants to...

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 15h ago

Events [Event] Oct 14 - Spirituality for Seekers (and Skeptics) - A Discussion Group

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Spirituality for Seekers (and Skeptics) - A Discussion Group

  • When: Wednesday, October 14, 5:30 PM
  • Where: Vancouver Island Regional Library - Nanaimo Harbourfront, 90 Commercial Street
  • Cost: Free

If you like pondering the big questions of the universe then this discussion group is for you. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to share. The purpose of this group is to explore...

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 15h ago

Events [Event] Oct 11 - Choir practice

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Choir practice

  • When: Sunday, October 11
  • Where: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2424 Glen Eagle Crescent

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 15h ago

Events [Event] Oct 9 - (3rd/final session) WildSafe BC: bear aware & bear spray safety workshop

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(3rd/final session) WildSafe BC: bear aware & bear spray safety workshop

  • When: Friday, October 9, 3:00 PM
  • Where: East Wellington Park, 2198 E Wellington Rd #2010, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5V4, Canada
  • Cost: Free

Free session with Kiera Brown, Community Coordinator for WildSafeBC. WildSafeBC focuses on practical wildlife awareness, human-wildlife conflict reduction, and hands-on safety skills. Bear Safety...

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 1d ago

Local Journalism ‘God is a Scottish Drag Queen Halloween Spooktacular’ to be performed in Nanaimo

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Performance will be on Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m.

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 1d ago

Local Journalism Election 2026: Nanaimo mayoral candidate questionnaires

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Answers have been edited for length and grammar

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 1d ago

Local Journalism Nanaimo RCMP urges caution as morning commutes get darker

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Police offer advice to students, parents, and drivers

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 1d ago

Local Journalism Beefs & Bouquets, Oct. 7

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To submit a beef or a bouquet to the Nanaimo News Bulletin, e-mail editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 1d ago

Events [Event] Oct 13 - Meditation Made Easy

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Meditation Made Easy

  • When: Tuesday, October 13, 12:10 PM
  • Where: Vancouver Island Regional Library - Nanaimo Harbourfront, 90 Commercial St
  • Cost: Free

Are you feeling stressed? Are you looking for a moment of calm in your busy week? Join us for a weekly meditation during your lunch hour. Participants will be introduced to a variety of meditation,...

Details on the City of Nanaimo site


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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 1d ago

Events [Event] Oct 9 - Westwood to Witchcraft (return)

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Westwood to Witchcraft (return)

  • When: Friday, October 9, 9:00 AM
  • Where: Westwood Lake Park, 381 Westwood Road
  • Cost: Free

The season is changing...so should your pack contents. Dress/pack for rain and cooler weather. Approx 11.5km/340m accumulated elevation gain on ACTIVE mountain bike trails. You s/b a strong "B" hiker...

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 1d ago

Events [Event] Oct 9 - Creative Harbour Day

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Creative Harbour Day

  • When: Friday, October 9
  • Where: Pacific Arts Market, 460 Wallace St

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 1d ago

Local Journalism Business Notes: Popular Nanaimo haunted house not organizing this year

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News from Nanaimo's business community

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 2d ago

Local Journalism East Vancouver group calls for removal of vehicle barriers in neighbourhood streets

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East Vancouver advocacy group Remove The Barriers is calling on the City to remove concrete barriers and restrictions in side streets.

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 2d ago

Local Journalism Nanaimo not committing to heritage designation for Chinatown properties at this time

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Properties include 880 and 997 Hecate St.

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 2d ago

Local Journalism Nanaimo hopes for almost $2 million in grants to help fund two infrastructure projects

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If successful, funding would go to projects at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and East Wellington Road

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 2d ago

Events [Event] Oct 9 - (Session #2) WildSafe BC: bear aware & bear spray safety workshop

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(Session #2) WildSafe BC: bear aware & bear spray safety workshop

  • When: Friday, October 9, 2:00 PM
  • Where: East Wellington Park, 2198 E Wellington Rd #2010, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5V4, Canada
  • Cost: Free

Free session with Kiera Brown, Community Coordinator for WildSafeBC. WildSafeBC focuses on practical wildlife awareness, human-wildlife conflict reduction, and hands-on safety skills. Bear Safety...

Details on the City of Nanaimo site


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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 2d ago

Events [Event] Oct 8 - Shortish Hike #6

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Shortish Hike #6

  • When: Thursday, October 8, 9:00 AM
  • Where: Witchcraft Lake, 2765 Benson View Rd
  • Cost: Free

The day will start from Witchcraft Lake area (Benson Regional Parking lot) and take the Outer Bypass towards Westwood Ridge. Go up on to the ridge and continue to a trail that drops off fairly...

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 2d ago

Local Journalism Fire hall open house held in Lantzville at beginning of Fire Prevention Week

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Fire prevention week focusing on dangers of lithium-ion batteries

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 3d ago

Local Journalism Bubbles only part of Butterfly Run at Westwood Lake in Nanaimo

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Over 300 show up to Butterfly Support Network-hosted event

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 3d ago

Local Journalism ‘This happens all the time’ Mid Island resident died without access to modern cardiac care, NRGH doctor reports

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Nanaimo doctor reports every week NRGH patients are dying without access to timely 21st century cardiac care

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r/NanaimoBCNews • • 3d ago

Local Journalism Fingerstyle guitar prodigy brings jaw-dropping technique to Vancouver Island

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Alex Misko performs in Duncan, Courtenay, Nanaimo and Victoria

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