Nanaimo Local
@nanaimolocal.bsky.social
Amplifying, mapping & connecting the cool sh*t going on in #Nanaimo! The people, places & events from Yellow Point - Deep Bay. #Snuneymuxw #AssetBasedCommunityDevelopment
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
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
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
February 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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
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
Finally went to Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant @ 1483 Bowen Rd (next to 1/4way Pub & Beaufort Pizza) w the “Dinner Club” last night & OMG… words cannot adequately describe the perfect deliciousness of it all.
Was so stoked to try the appies that i forgot to get pics of the…
Was so stoked to try the appies that i forgot to get pics of the…
February 14, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Finally went to Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant @ 1483 Bowen Rd (next to 1/4way Pub & Beaufort Pizza) w the “Dinner Club” last night & OMG… words cannot adequately describe the perfect deliciousness of it all.
Was so stoked to try the appies that i forgot to get pics of the…
Was so stoked to try the appies that i forgot to get pics of the…
From #Nanaimo South End Community Association:
“It's happening! The second reveal work party for View Street Park and the weather looks fine - please join on Sunday Feb 15 between 12:30 and 3:30 PM at 38 View Street and/or (if you can't make it) please complete the visioning survey for the…
“It's happening! The second reveal work party for View Street Park and the weather looks fine - please join on Sunday Feb 15 between 12:30 and 3:30 PM at 38 View Street and/or (if you can't make it) please complete the visioning survey for the…
February 14, 2026 at 8:44 PM
From #Nanaimo South End Community Association:
“It's happening! The second reveal work party for View Street Park and the weather looks fine - please join on Sunday Feb 15 between 12:30 and 3:30 PM at 38 View Street and/or (if you can't make it) please complete the visioning survey for the…
“It's happening! The second reveal work party for View Street Park and the weather looks fine - please join on Sunday Feb 15 between 12:30 and 3:30 PM at 38 View Street and/or (if you can't make it) please complete the visioning survey for the…
Reposted by Nanaimo Local
We are spinning the best #Canadian rock of all ages from The #CHLY World Headquarters from 8 - 10 PM Pacific / 11 PM - 1 AM Eastern TONIGHT and every Wednesday night 🍁 🎶
Tune in at CHLY.ca/listen or on the TuneIn app — just search for “CHLY!”
#CanadaSky #ElbowsUp #Canada #TrueNorthStrongAndFree
Tune in at CHLY.ca/listen or on the TuneIn app — just search for “CHLY!”
#CanadaSky #ElbowsUp #Canada #TrueNorthStrongAndFree
Listening Options — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.
Listen to CHLY 101.7FM online. Know what you’re listening to using our handy RadioRethink Player.
CHLY.ca
February 12, 2026 at 4:05 AM
We are spinning the best #Canadian rock of all ages from The #CHLY World Headquarters from 8 - 10 PM Pacific / 11 PM - 1 AM Eastern TONIGHT and every Wednesday night 🍁 🎶
Tune in at CHLY.ca/listen or on the TuneIn app — just search for “CHLY!”
#CanadaSky #ElbowsUp #Canada #TrueNorthStrongAndFree
Tune in at CHLY.ca/listen or on the TuneIn app — just search for “CHLY!”
#CanadaSky #ElbowsUp #Canada #TrueNorthStrongAndFree
Reposted by Nanaimo Local
Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department Chief Nick Acciavatti says several homes in his community are still standing thanks to the FireSmart program.
FireSmart funding changes raises concerns
Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department Chief Nick Acciavatti says several homes in his community are still standing thanks to the FireSmart program.
cheknews.ca
February 12, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department Chief Nick Acciavatti says several homes in his community are still standing thanks to the FireSmart program.
Picked up a couple jars of refillable items from #VancouverIsland Refillery on Wesley St and wanted to shout from the rooftops how amazing this store is!
Stop in if you haven’t already! Food wraps, bulk bags, spices, steel tiffin food containers and ice molds… #Nanaimo #VanIsle
Stop in if you haven’t already! Food wraps, bulk bags, spices, steel tiffin food containers and ice molds… #Nanaimo #VanIsle
February 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Picked up a couple jars of refillable items from #VancouverIsland Refillery on Wesley St and wanted to shout from the rooftops how amazing this store is!
Stop in if you haven’t already! Food wraps, bulk bags, spices, steel tiffin food containers and ice molds… #Nanaimo #VanIsle
Stop in if you haven’t already! Food wraps, bulk bags, spices, steel tiffin food containers and ice molds… #Nanaimo #VanIsle
Let your up island journalist friends know!
Our non-profit station with a growing newsroom is hiring in the Comox Valley of Vancouver Island! Contract is for a year, with potential for renewal.
Pay is a living wage for the island. More details on our website.
Pay is a living wage for the island. More details on our website.
We're hiring an LJI Journalist for the Comox Valley — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.
CHLY is seeking a motivated and dynamic reporter with a solid foundation in journalism to work in its Nonprofit Newsroom to cover local news in the Comox Valley, and northern Oceanside area.
www.chly.ca
February 7, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Let your up island journalist friends know!
Peeped at Windowseat Books while getting to appointments and running errands. 📚📚📚 #Nanaimo #VanIsle #indiebookstore
February 6, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Peeped at Windowseat Books while getting to appointments and running errands. 📚📚📚 #Nanaimo #VanIsle #indiebookstore
Listening to Tuning Fork on @chly.ca 101.7FM
Every Thursday, 7-8pm 🧑🌾👨🌾📻 #Nanaimo #VanIsle #RegenerativeAg #Farming
www.radiorethink.com/tuner/?stati...
Every Thursday, 7-8pm 🧑🌾👨🌾📻 #Nanaimo #VanIsle #RegenerativeAg #Farming
www.radiorethink.com/tuner/?stati...
CHLY Live Stream
Listen live to CHLY
www.radiorethink.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Listening to Tuning Fork on @chly.ca 101.7FM
Every Thursday, 7-8pm 🧑🌾👨🌾📻 #Nanaimo #VanIsle #RegenerativeAg #Farming
www.radiorethink.com/tuner/?stati...
Every Thursday, 7-8pm 🧑🌾👨🌾📻 #Nanaimo #VanIsle #RegenerativeAg #Farming
www.radiorethink.com/tuner/?stati...
Let’s help send Farmer Aaron to the Ice Alaska World Ice Art Championships! www.gofundme.com/f/going-ice-... #Nanaimo #VanIsle #Alaska #IceArt
Donate to Going to ice sculpture world Championships in Alaska, organized by Aaron Grant
This winter, I’ve been invited to compete in the Ice Alaska World Ice… Aaron Grant needs your support for Going to ice sculpture world Championships in Alaska
www.gofundme.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Let’s help send Farmer Aaron to the Ice Alaska World Ice Art Championships! www.gofundme.com/f/going-ice-... #Nanaimo #VanIsle #Alaska #IceArt
Reposted by Nanaimo Local
These gummies ain’t doing SHIT!!! Had to whip into Nimie Town today before leaving on a jet plane tomorrow… @nanaimolocal.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 1:20 AM
These gummies ain’t doing SHIT!!! Had to whip into Nimie Town today before leaving on a jet plane tomorrow… @nanaimolocal.bsky.social
Carly’s House, Homes For Life, and other important initiatives of the Carey Real Estate Group and the #Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. www.carlycarey.com/blog/carlys-... #VanIsle
Carly's House - One Realtors Cancer Journey Transforms Into Hope For Families
Carly’s fight through cancer inspired a mission to build Carly’s House—safe, supportive housing for families in medical crisis. This is our story, our battle, and our call for help to bring hope to others.
www.carlycarey.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Carly’s House, Homes For Life, and other important initiatives of the Carey Real Estate Group and the #Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. www.carlycarey.com/blog/carlys-... #VanIsle
From The Crown & Anchor Pub #Qualicum #Nanaimo #Parksville #VanIsle:
“Join us at The Crown And Anchor pub for a lively Sunday jam session and meat draw from 4-7pm. Enjoy our signature loaded philly cheese steak with fries, specially priced at $21.95 all day long. Come play…
“Join us at The Crown And Anchor pub for a lively Sunday jam session and meat draw from 4-7pm. Enjoy our signature loaded philly cheese steak with fries, specially priced at $21.95 all day long. Come play…
January 18, 2026 at 10:31 AM
From The Crown & Anchor Pub #Qualicum #Nanaimo #Parksville #VanIsle:
“Join us at The Crown And Anchor pub for a lively Sunday jam session and meat draw from 4-7pm. Enjoy our signature loaded philly cheese steak with fries, specially priced at $21.95 all day long. Come play…
“Join us at The Crown And Anchor pub for a lively Sunday jam session and meat draw from 4-7pm. Enjoy our signature loaded philly cheese steak with fries, specially priced at $21.95 all day long. Come play…
Reposted by Nanaimo Local
Sundays’ by-appointment free food market is at
Harvest Church (formerly Maranatha), 6553 Portsmouth Rd, from 2pm-3pm.
For more info about these and other Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank resources go to www.vifoodbank.org/nanaimo-indi... #Nanaimo #VanIsle #FoodSecurity
Harvest Church (formerly Maranatha), 6553 Portsmouth Rd, from 2pm-3pm.
For more info about these and other Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank resources go to www.vifoodbank.org/nanaimo-indi... #Nanaimo #VanIsle #FoodSecurity
October 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Sundays’ by-appointment free food market is at
Harvest Church (formerly Maranatha), 6553 Portsmouth Rd, from 2pm-3pm.
For more info about these and other Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank resources go to www.vifoodbank.org/nanaimo-indi... #Nanaimo #VanIsle #FoodSecurity
Harvest Church (formerly Maranatha), 6553 Portsmouth Rd, from 2pm-3pm.
For more info about these and other Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank resources go to www.vifoodbank.org/nanaimo-indi... #Nanaimo #VanIsle #FoodSecurity
Reposted by Nanaimo Local
These events listings are from The Hub Nanaimo, your weekly insider guide to the best of community arts and culture.
thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/even...
thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/even...
Events in Nanaimo for the week of Jan. 15 to 21, 2026 – The Discourse.
These events listings are from The Hub Nanaimo, your weekly insider guide to the best of community arts and culture.
thediscourse.ca
January 16, 2026 at 6:14 AM
These events listings are from The Hub Nanaimo, your weekly insider guide to the best of community arts and culture.
thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/even...
thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/even...
From @youngagrarians.bsky.social #Nanaimo #VanIsle:
1) “Ancient Origins Medicinals Herb Farm in Cedar, BC is seeking a Herbal Farm Lead & Apprenticeship Co-Facilitator!
Located on Vancouver Island, Ancient Origins Medicinals comprises a Holistic Clinic, Apothecary, Organic Herbal Farm…
1) “Ancient Origins Medicinals Herb Farm in Cedar, BC is seeking a Herbal Farm Lead & Apprenticeship Co-Facilitator!
Located on Vancouver Island, Ancient Origins Medicinals comprises a Holistic Clinic, Apothecary, Organic Herbal Farm…
January 16, 2026 at 5:54 AM
From @youngagrarians.bsky.social #Nanaimo #VanIsle:
1) “Ancient Origins Medicinals Herb Farm in Cedar, BC is seeking a Herbal Farm Lead & Apprenticeship Co-Facilitator!
Located on Vancouver Island, Ancient Origins Medicinals comprises a Holistic Clinic, Apothecary, Organic Herbal Farm…
1) “Ancient Origins Medicinals Herb Farm in Cedar, BC is seeking a Herbal Farm Lead & Apprenticeship Co-Facilitator!
Located on Vancouver Island, Ancient Origins Medicinals comprises a Holistic Clinic, Apothecary, Organic Herbal Farm…
Reposted by Nanaimo Local
Regional Hospital District resolves to front 100% of cost of new Nanaimo cath lab.
Listen—or read more—at www.chly.ca/news in #Nanaimo.
CHLY 101.7FM, listener supported on the Salish Sea.
Listen—or read more—at www.chly.ca/news in #Nanaimo.
CHLY 101.7FM, listener supported on the Salish Sea.
Regional Hospital District resolves to front 100% of cost of new Nanaimo cath lab
Local government is willing to front the costs to bring a cardiac...
share.transistor.fm
January 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Regional Hospital District resolves to front 100% of cost of new Nanaimo cath lab.
Listen—or read more—at www.chly.ca/news in #Nanaimo.
CHLY 101.7FM, listener supported on the Salish Sea.
Listen—or read more—at www.chly.ca/news in #Nanaimo.
CHLY 101.7FM, listener supported on the Salish Sea.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... While local farmers, growers, and makers are working hard to provide us with high-quality, sustainable, collapse-proof goods and services they must also contend with out-of-date and unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles that put small, decentralized, community-based…
Big Bang Cider in Nanaimo could face massive tax hike after property reclassified | CBC News
The owner of Big Bang Cidery in Nanaimo says a recent notice from B.C. Assessment has put his farm in a legal grey area that could increase his taxes significantly. However, the agency cites specific ...
www.cbc.ca
January 11, 2026 at 8:16 PM
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... While local farmers, growers, and makers are working hard to provide us with high-quality, sustainable, collapse-proof goods and services they must also contend with out-of-date and unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles that put small, decentralized, community-based…
From Family of Riders Bike Co. 2129 Bowen Rd. forbikes.ca:
“There’s still time to get tickets to support the Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation.
Your purchase of a Devinci Chainsaw Enduro and DH bike raffle tickets directly supports the future of mountain biking…
“There’s still time to get tickets to support the Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation.
Your purchase of a Devinci Chainsaw Enduro and DH bike raffle tickets directly supports the future of mountain biking…
January 11, 2026 at 6:16 PM
From Family of Riders Bike Co. 2129 Bowen Rd. forbikes.ca:
“There’s still time to get tickets to support the Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation.
Your purchase of a Devinci Chainsaw Enduro and DH bike raffle tickets directly supports the future of mountain biking…
“There’s still time to get tickets to support the Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation.
Your purchase of a Devinci Chainsaw Enduro and DH bike raffle tickets directly supports the future of mountain biking…
Another scam to be on the watch for. Spread the word, and call 911 immediately if anyone suspects this is happening.
A Nanaimo man is among a string of recent paving scams reported this week in other Island communities, with RCMP warning the public to be on alert.
‘They forcibly came in’: Nanaimo victim among string of paving scams on the Island
A Nanaimo man is among a string of recent paving scams reported this week in other Island communities, with RCMP warning the public to be on alert.
cheknews.ca
January 11, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Another scam to be on the watch for. Spread the word, and call 911 immediately if anyone suspects this is happening.
Reposted by Nanaimo Local
We were delighted to share our collections witht he Nanaimo Art Gallery for their upcoming Chinatowns exhibit. Check it out!
nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/b...
nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/b...
Bleached by the Sun: Perspectives on Chinatown 《陽光下的褪色：關於華埠的觀點》 - Nanaimo Art Gallery
nanaimoartgallery.ca
January 9, 2026 at 2:33 AM
We were delighted to share our collections witht he Nanaimo Art Gallery for their upcoming Chinatowns exhibit. Check it out!
nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/b...
nanaimoartgallery.ca/exhibition/b...
Reposted by Nanaimo Local
Martial artists from a Nanaimo Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy medalled at a championship event in the U.S. to close off 2025.
Read more at: nanaimobulletin.com/2026/01/08/n...
Read more at: nanaimobulletin.com/2026/01/08/n...
Nanaimo Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy members hit podium at Vegas event - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Island Top Team takes four medals at World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
nanaimobulletin.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Martial artists from a Nanaimo Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy medalled at a championship event in the U.S. to close off 2025.
Read more at: nanaimobulletin.com/2026/01/08/n...
Read more at: nanaimobulletin.com/2026/01/08/n...
Reposted by Nanaimo Local
January 10, 2026 at 1:01 AM