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Funny Friday: Flying Chef

Michelle posted an article on - Feb 10, 2012, 9:10 am
Cooking made him fly The flying chef is back to take away your heart this weekend. Hope you enjoy something sweet! Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2012 Mid Island News
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Open House in North Nanaimo for new library

Michelle posted an article on - Feb 10, 2012, 8:55 am
You are invited to an open house to see the proposed new library for North Nanaimo. The open house will be held at 6250 Hammond Bay Road on Wednesday, February 15th, 7pm to 9pm. Come and view preliminary plans and concept drawings for the new library. You can also follow the link to see the new li...
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Wacky Wednesday: Wild Fish

Michelle posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 9:15 am
wacky wild fish After a day of fishing, all I could find was this wacky fish! Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2012 Mid Island News
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Water Awareness Campaign – Parksville

Michelle posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 8:45 am
Time to earn your stars! The City of Parksville has a water awareness campaign called “Aquastar Water Awareness Program.” Where does your water come from? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hJip0t0f0I Although BC is one of the wettest provinces in Canada, we still waste too much water and are no...
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Moorecroft Planning Open House – Nanoose Bay

Michelle posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 9:12 am
You can get involved in the next phase of the Moorecroft Regional Park Management Plan at an open house on Saturday, February 11, 2012. The open house event is scheduled for 12 noon to 4pm at Kennedy Lodge in Moorecroft Park, located at the end of Stewart Road in Nanoose Bay. Participants will have...
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New Page on Logging expressions and stories

Michelle posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 8:00 am
Check out the new page, Logging Expressions and Stories under the Early Nanaimo History tab. You will find eye witness accounts of the treacherous conditions of working in the woods on Vancouver Island back in the 1860′s. As well, the cookhouse and bunkhouses at logging camps were the source for...
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Funny Friday: Shadow Complex

Michelle posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 9:05 am
what's everyone looking at? Shadow complex, time to find some sun! Find out if a  Vancouver Island Marmot saw their shadow. Spring is in the air! Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2012 Mid Island News
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Maple Sugar Festival in Nanaimo

Michelle posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 8:30 am
The 11th annual Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d’Érable is coming to Nanaimo, February 10 – 12, 2012 at the Beban Auditorium.  A cultural celebration of food and music, the Maple Sugar Festival brings eastern Canadian traditions, French “chansons” and entertainment to the west coast. It is...
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Wacky Wednesday: Goodbye January!

Michelle posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 9:00 am
Missing sunny weather Goodbye January! Thank you for the four fantastic days of sun!! Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2012 Mid Island News
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Free Science and Tech Lecture Series at VIU

Michelle posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 8:03 am
Every Wednesday evening from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at Vancouver Island University the Science and Technology Lecture Series is being held.  This free lecture series will be in the Education Building (Building 356) at the Lecture Theatre (Room 109) which is located at the top of the hill from the 4th Str...
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Funny Friday: Nanaimo sassy cat

Michelle posted an article on - Jan 27, 2012, 9:00 am
"Sassy Cat" - who me? A Nanaimo sassy cat is a cat who is above everyone! No licence required just walk around as you please!!   Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2012 Mid Island News
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Call for Actors at Village of Qualicum Theatre

Michelle posted an article on - Jan 27, 2012, 8:31 am
New shows are planned for 2012 at the Village Theatre in Qualicum.  The shows are put on by the Bard to Broadway Theatre Society. The Bard to Broadway Theatre Society has selected 2 shows for their 13th season, “Hello Dolly” and “Becky’s New Car.” The shows will run from July 9th to Augu...
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Wacky Wednesday: Figurehead attracts wild fish

Michelle posted an article on - Jan 25, 2012, 9:15 am
Why do these old abandon boats have such vacant looking figureheads? There are lots of underwater attractions off the coast of Nanaimo. Wonder if any old figureheads have been found? Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2012 Mid Island News
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New Look for Cedar Main Street

Michelle posted an article on - Jan 25, 2012, 8:53 am
The Regional District of Nanaimo is resuming the Main Street design for Cedar with a four day workshop and presentation, starting today. The charrette will take place at the Cedar Heritage Centre located at 1644 MacMillan Road in Cedar. Cedar Community Design Charrette Schedule of Events Day Date E...
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Free Orchestra Day in Nanaimo

Michelle posted an article on - Jan 23, 2012, 10:07 am
The Vancouver Island Symphony is offering a free special Community Day where the public is invited to come to The Port Theatre on Saturday February 18, 2012. Come and check out the Vancouver Island Symphony (VIS) to see what happens during a symphony rehearsal and try all the instruments of the orc...
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Funny Friday: Snowman Crisis

Michelle posted an article on - Jan 20, 2012, 9:15 am
snowman crisis - Rain!! What spoils a snowman’s day? Rain! If the weather forecast is correct there will be many melting snowmen.   Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2012 Mid Island News
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Woodstove Exchange Program for Mid Island

Michelle posted an article on - Jan 20, 2012, 8:45 am
The Nanaimo Regional District’s Woodstove Exchange program is back! While incentives last, home owners can access a $250 rebate when replacing an old wood burning appliance with an EPA/CSA-certified wood burning, pellet, or gas stove or insert. In order to qualify for the incentive, you must be...
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How to send a get well wish to a patient at Nanaimo Hospital

Michelle posted an article on - Jan 20, 2012, 8:30 am
Do you know someone staying at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and would like to send them get well wishes? NRGH has started a program called “Well Wishes” which allows the public to send heartwarming and encouraging words to patients.  Each message will either be hand delivered or read a...
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Wacky Wednesday: Island Snow Fall Warning

Michelle posted an article on - Jan 18, 2012, 9:10 am
Island Snow Shower Warning The snow that falls on Vancouver Island is not the same kind of snow that falls in the rest of BC. It is because each snow flake is smart metered with a little eye! That’s why the snow melts faster! Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2012 Mid Island News
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Nanoose Bay Parents Fundraiser for Education

Michelle posted an article on - Jan 18, 2012, 8:30 am
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 i...
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Island History featured on Snuneymuxw

Michelle posted an article on - Jan 16, 2012, 9:00 am
Snuneymuxw First Nation has launched a new website – www.snuneymuxw.ca. There are several interesting articles including one on the Snuneymuxw Treaty signed in 1854. Originally, Vancouver Island was under the control of the Hudson Bay Company.  In the 1850s, before the gold rush, Britain decid...
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Funny Friday: Lucky Friday 13th

Michelle posted an article on - Jan 13, 2012, 10:51 am
Why do people feel ill on Fridays? Some numbers are lucky others are not so lucky. What’s your lucky number?   Mid Island News
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Opening new art shows at the Nanaimo Art Gallery

Michelle posted an article on - Jan 13, 2012, 10:29 am
It is a great time to take in some art. The Nanaimo Art Gallery has new art shows starting this week at both locations, downtown and the Vancouver Island University campus gallery. Today you can join artist Amy Loewan, January 13, 2012 from 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm at the Campus Gallery at VIU for her ...
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Nanaimo Celebrates Chinese New Year – Year of the Dragon

Michelle posted an article on - Jan 13, 2012, 10:09 am
You can welcome in the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon on Saturday, January 21, 2012 with two events in Nanaimo. At the Nanaimo Museum on Commercial Street, the Nanaimo Chinese Cultural Society and the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society are hosting an event  from 1:00 pm ...
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Wacky Wednesday: Eating local means?

Michelle posted an article on - Jan 11, 2012, 9:20 am
food at my feed It’s a crazy idea having great food literally at your feet! Or maybe it’s possible? What a great time to start planning what is going to go into the ground!   Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2012 Mid Island News
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Wacky Wednesday: How to measure high tide

Michelle posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 8:29 am
It's high if it's up to your eyes! How to measure high tide? Good question! If you find that you are at eye level with an incoming wave, don’t think you can stop it by blowing the whistle! Run! November is storm watch month  – have fun. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2011 Mid Islan...
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Nanaimo Drivers Make News

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 31, 2011, 12:55 pm
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WgjM6twEjI The road construction on Bowen Road will continue into 2012 so there will be at least another 8 months of traffic congestion in the area. Nanaimo drivers it appears are used to the construction zone area and forget that they have to slow down! I think I have se...
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Drinking water meeting in Parksville

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 31, 2011, 12:27 pm
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 To...
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Linley Valley West Nature Park Update

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 31, 2011, 12:07 pm
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o48MG7M0Cw The Linley Valley Team has approached Nanaimo City Council to request that the undeveloped lands in west Linley Valley be designated as a nature park. Currently, the Linley Valley provides habitat for beaver, stickleback fish, red legged frogs, pileated woodpeck...
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Funny Friday: What to be or not to be?

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 28, 2011, 9:15 am
Halloween Indecision What to be or not to be this Halloween? Are you stuck for ideas? You can get some inspiration from my wacky Wednesday characters. To all the spooky critters this weekend, have fun!   Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2011 Mid Island News
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Looking for a horror movie to watch?

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 28, 2011, 8:46 am
Looking for a horror movie to watch? You can be freaked out in only 12 minutes with this video on ocean acidification!  What’s going to happen? I dare you to watch! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BPS8ctVW2s   Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2011 Mid Island News
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Local Food Open House in Cedar

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 28, 2011, 7:50 am
How do you see the future of agriculture in the Nanaimo Regional District? What does local food production mean to you? The RDN is seeking public input for an “Agricultural Area Plan” Key Goals of the Plan: Establish a guiding vision for agriculture; Increase public awareness of agriculture i...
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Wacky Wednesday: Future Super Mini Cars

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 26, 2011, 9:00 am
your tail is taking up too much room! What will the future super mini cars look like? My guess is something low to the ground with more than five wheels! Every passenger will make a difference in the balance of the super mini. Happy travels!   Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2011 Mid I...
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The Dishwashers in Nanaimo

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 26, 2011, 8:48 am
There is a new show starting this Friday at the Western Edge Theatre, “The Dishwashers” by Morris Panych.  Here is a preview: In the steamy basement of an expensive restaurant, three irresistible working class heroes lay on the elbow grease and laughs. Dressler, the team boss and one of Canadi...
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Local Food Festival

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 24, 2011, 1:09 pm
Make plans to come to the “Community Roots Festival” at Beban Park this Saturday, October 29th. Admission is free. Mid Island farmers will be there from 10 am to 2 pm with a wide assortment of food and there will be opportunities to learn how to can and preserve your food, gardening advice on h...
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Funny Friday: What's your rant?

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 21, 2011, 9:15 am
2011 sign of the times - read my rant.... My favourite column to read in the local paper is the Beefs and Bouquets. This week there were two complaints about outdoor cats and two kind thanks from people who had help from total strangers and local businesses.   Copyright secured by Digiprove...
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Bridge Traffic in Parksville

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 21, 2011, 8:55 am
What’s happening in Parksville? The Orange Bridge over the Englishman River is under repair at the entrance to Parksville as you may have discovered on your way into town. The work will begin on Tuesday, October 11, following the Thanksgiving weekend and is expected to take about three weeks. Dur...
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Wacky Wednesday: Gardener's Best Friend

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 19, 2011, 1:36 pm
Mobile Multi Use Blower Leaves are falling on the island and it’s the time of year when many leaf blowers are put to extra use. Have you ever seen a riding lawn mover and leaf blower all in one? Time for a new invention! Mid Island News
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Moorecroft Regional Park Survey and Open House

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 19, 2011, 1:29 pm
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...
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Astronomy Event in Nanaimo

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 17, 2011, 7:00 am
Do you enjoy looking at the night sky? Come to The Nanaimo Museum and enjoy the ‘Wonders of the Universe‘ this Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 11 am to 4pm. This event is presented with support from The Nanaimo Astronomy Society and there will be meteorite and telescope and 3D multimedia displa...
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Funny Friday: One joke today

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 14, 2011, 9:31 am
two fast moving arms Squiggle pointed to the sign marked Swim the smoker ignored him, puff, puff, puff         Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2011 Mid Island News
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Wanted: Actors for Pack of Lies

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 14, 2011, 9:16 am
Actors are wanted for “Pack of Lies” showing at Bailey Theatre in Nanaimo, next March to April 2012. The Jacksons are a nice, middle-aged couple who live next door to their best friends, the Krogers. All is blissful until a Scotland Yard detective asks to use the Jackson house as an observation...
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Free Nanaimo Dental Clinic Opens

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 14, 2011, 9:00 am
After many hours of work the Nanaimo Community Dental Clinic is open. Now there is free help for people who are faced with a dental emergency. The Community Dental Clinic located at 489 Wallace Street is open on Fridays from 9am to 4pm no appointments just walk ins, their phone number is 250-591-07...
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Wacky Wednesday: What's for dinner?

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 12, 2011, 9:00 am
Nanaimo Bar Marshmallow How many different ways can you have a Nanaimo Bar? There are some very creative chefs in Nanaimo who have come up with more than one way of enjoying a Nanaimo Bar. Time to head out on to the Nanaimo Bar Trail!   Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2011 Mid Island N...
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Occupy North Nanaimo Movement

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 12, 2011, 8:30 am
Concerned Citizens of Nanaimo protest movement Occupy North Nanaimo movement is heating up.  There is a wildfire burning and it is all about a low barrier housing project that is planned to go ahead on the corner of Hammond Bay and Uplands Drive. Already there is a website set up What’s wrong w...
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Funny Friday: Vancouver Island Seasonal Disorder

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 7, 2011, 11:26 am
hockey stick leg The hockey season has started so guess what that means on mid vanisle?  You will see people with hockey stick leg! Hope everyone still has their flags from last season. Happy Thanksgiving weekend to everyone. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2011 Mid Island News
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Open House at Ladysmith Theatre

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 7, 2011, 11:10 am
Are you curious what goes on behind the scenes at Ladysmith Little Theatre? Have you always been curious about how to cue music? Light the stage? Or where all those gun shots and telephone rings come from? Make plans to attend the “Behind The Scenes II” Open House on Sunday, October 23rd 2011,...
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Hockey Game coming to Ladysmith Theatre

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 7, 2011, 10:55 am
A new play is opening soon at the Ladysmith Little Theatre called “The Good Game” written by Roy Teed and directed by Mort Paul. The Good Game runs from October 26th to November 6th 2011. Meet Charlie, Zack, CJ and Pinkie – four aging hockey players who reunite for an old timers hockey game ...
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Wacky Wednesday: New Lite Diet

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 5, 2011, 1:45 pm
new lite diet and soccer! Are you feeling light on your feet? What if you only ate ‘lite’ foods? Hope the wind and rain today doesn’t sweep you off your feet!   Mid Island News
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How to speak Hulqumi-num

Michelle posted an article on - Oct 5, 2011, 1:15 pm
Despite the funding challenges, Snuneymuxw First Nation has produced CDs and accompanying workbooks for sale which will guide anyone in learning to speak and write the Hulqumi-num dialect. “Language and culture go hand in hand,” says Geraldine Manson, cultural coordinator at Snuneymuxw First Na...
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