Cycle in Nanaimo
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Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition. We advocate and educate for cyclists and vulnerable road users in the RDN, and Northern CVRD of Vancouver Island.
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For those who can't drive: busses. For those who can drive: via cars and parking spots for those with disabilities.
November 8, 2025 at 4:57 AM
For those who can't drive: busses. For those who can drive: via cars and parking spots for those with disabilities.
“We’re in this situation where we’re quite stuck, because we don’t have the information to prove that we should be a skilled trade, and we can’t be a skilled trade without getting that information,” said Zoé Kruchten, a bike mechanic and manager of programming at the Bike Kitchen... 2/2
We Don’t Know How Many Bike Mechanics Are in Canada. That’s a Problem.
Workers who service bicycles want the government to recognize the job as a distinct profession and skilled trade
pressprogress.ca
November 8, 2025 at 4:56 AM
“We’re in this situation where we’re quite stuck, because we don’t have the information to prove that we should be a skilled trade, and we can’t be a skilled trade without getting that information,” said Zoé Kruchten, a bike mechanic and manager of programming at the Bike Kitchen... 2/2
Don’t they know it’s bed time?
October 28, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Don’t they know it’s bed time?
“As I moved to the left-hand side close to the centre line, all of a sudden I had a big shove on my right hand shoulder and then the guy yelling at me, ‘Get the F- off the road!’ and he pushed so hard,” [Ishikawawa] said on Aug. 9. 4/4
Motorcyclist charged after pushing cyclist in Nanaimo: RCMP
A motorcyclist has been charged with assault and dangerous driving after an incident where a video showed a cyclist being pushed from behind by a passing motorcyclist.
cheknews.ca
October 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
“As I moved to the left-hand side close to the centre line, all of a sudden I had a big shove on my right hand shoulder and then the guy yelling at me, ‘Get the F- off the road!’ and he pushed so hard,” [Ishikawawa] said on Aug. 9. 4/4
‘Keihachi Ishikawa, 78, spoke with CHEK News on Aug. 9 and said his helmet and visor were key to him surviving the crash, which saw him land face first onto the raised sidewalk.’ 3/4
Motorcyclist charged after pushing cyclist in Nanaimo: RCMP
A motorcyclist has been charged with assault and dangerous driving after an incident where a video showed a cyclist being pushed from behind by a passing motorcyclist.
cheknews.ca
October 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
‘Keihachi Ishikawa, 78, spoke with CHEK News on Aug. 9 and said his helmet and visor were key to him surviving the crash, which saw him land face first onto the raised sidewalk.’ 3/4
‘“The resulting attention by local media and the public after viewing and posting the video of the incident, was extremely useful as it allowed the investigation to move forward and for police to identify the suspect, “said R/Const. Gary O’Brien of the Nanaimo RCMP.’ 2/4
Motorcyclist charged after pushing cyclist in Nanaimo: RCMP
A motorcyclist has been charged with assault and dangerous driving after an incident where a video showed a cyclist being pushed from behind by a passing motorcyclist.
cheknews.ca
October 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
‘“The resulting attention by local media and the public after viewing and posting the video of the incident, was extremely useful as it allowed the investigation to move forward and for police to identify the suspect, “said R/Const. Gary O’Brien of the Nanaimo RCMP.’ 2/4