Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Dec 1, 2009, 6:01 am
The Roxy on Gabriola Island will be hosting the 3rd Annual Concert for the Commons this Saturday, December 5th at 7:30 pm.  The concert will feature Victor Anthony, Kathy McIntyre, Nathan Tinkham, Al...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 27, 2009, 6:10 am
The Regional District of Nanaimo and the Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department are hosting an open house on Nov. 28 to mark the official opening of the Meadowood Firehall. Everyone is welcome to join in ...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 26, 2009, 6:02 am
Tomorrow – Friday Nov 27 at 11 am at the Nanaimo Bastion, the descendants of the original Princess Royal  settlers will gather for a ceremony outside.  Everyone is welcome to attend. You can ...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 25, 2009, 6:10 am
On Thursday, November 26th -  Ladysmith will Light Up with over 200,000  Christmas lights!   There will be a parade starting at 6:30 pm going down First Avenue.   After there will be fireworks an...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 24, 2009, 6:30 am
Enjoy beers and burgers at the Old City Station Pub and help raise money for the E&N Train Station renovations.  Come to the pub located at 150 Skinner Street in Nanaimo this Wednesday November 25 fr...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 24, 2009, 6:05 am
Break in the Clouds - Courtesy of Brawns Photography Looking for a break in the clouds!  Did someone mention flurries by the end of the week?
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 23, 2009, 6:05 am
The National Capital Commission   is hosting  the 32nd annual Winterlude National Snow Sculpture Competition in Ottawa from February 9 to 13th.  The theme is “winter fun”. Enter your ...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 20, 2009, 6:15 am
Friday's Paradise! Courtesy of Brawns Photography Have a great weekend in paradise! Mid Vancouver Island beaches.
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 20, 2009, 6:00 am
The Mid Island Carving Club is hosting it’s 15th annual wood carving show and competition this weekend on Sunday November 22 at the Bowen Park Complex from 12pm to 4:30pm. There will be artists...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 19, 2009, 6:06 am
This Sunday November 22: from 6pm to 9pm there will be a dance journey from Maffeo Sutton Park  to St. Pauls Church, 100 Chapel Street.  Their will be a  lantern procession with fire dancers and li...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 19, 2009, 6:05 am
On November 12, the City of Parksville hosted an open house, providing the community with the opportunity to review the work being done by the City’s consultants, Boulevard Transportation Group on t...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 19, 2009, 6:00 am
Are you a woman in business in the Oceanside area? Need help facing  the challenges of better business practices.  Their is a group, made up of six to eight women, that will meet six times and discu...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 18, 2009, 6:15 am
Bastion in Nanaimo - Courtesy of Brawns Photography Looking over the harbour is the Nanaimo Bastion -  They used a French-Canadian construction method called “poteau-sur-sole”. The advan...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 18, 2009, 6:05 am
Attention dog owners!  It’s that time again to renew or register your dog with the City of Nanaimo.  Do this before January 31 and you save yourself $5.  You don’t even have to leave yo...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 17, 2009, 6:14 am
Nanaimo goes green on garbage in 2010.  Did you know that the majority of your garbage comes from your kitchen?  In a one year pilot project people found that they reduced their garbage by 50% by ha...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 17, 2009, 6:05 am
Do you enjoy hockey and theatre?  Check out “The Good Game” on now at the Ladysmith Little Theatre on until Nov 29. Theatre and Hockey are always a good mix! That is probably why “...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 16, 2009, 6:10 am
Are you a senior citizen who is feeling the pinch in the wallet?  Do you pay taxes to the City of Nanaimo?  You may be eligible for a user fee subsidy if you are over 65 years of age and have a mont...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 13, 2009, 6:05 am
Down the back alley - Courtesy of Brawns Photography It’ Friday the 13th, for some people it’s a lucky day but for everyone else maybe you want to avoid taking that short cut through the ...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 12, 2009, 6:05 am
Are you a musician? Is your genre: rock, blues, jazz, soul or folk?  Would you like 1 hour of free radio air time? Would you like people to watch you on the internet too with a live webstream? If yo...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 11, 2009, 5:30 am
21 Gun Salute - Courtesy of Brawns Photography A salute to all those who fought and died for peace – Buy a poppy it helps!
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 10, 2009, 6:30 am
Looking for a community cause to get behind?  The shovels and tools are getting into action to give a facelift to the old E&N train station on Selby Street in Nanaimo. First, a little history for you...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 10, 2009, 6:05 am
Are you living in Nanaimo and working in Victoria?  How would you like to take the train into work? Imagine boarding the Vancouver Island Dayliner at the E&N train station in Nanaimo at 6am and arriv...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 9, 2009, 11:05 am
Free lunchtime performances at the Port Theatre two days this week! Take a break at lunch on Tuesday November 10th at 12:15 – and enjoy POEMS FROM THE RED ZONE  Join award-winning poet, author...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 9, 2009, 11:00 am
It's the meeting place - Courtesy of Brawns Photography What is the problem with Monday morning office meetings?  Try taking the office out of the meeting – head to the sticks!
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 6, 2009, 6:20 am
Take a tour of 33 artists’ working environments in downtown Nanaimo next weekend.  Just in time for those who like to get a head start on holiday shopping!  Starting on November 14-15 from 11a...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 6, 2009, 6:01 am
20th Annual Nanaimo Professional Craft Fair starts today and goes all weekend at Beban Park in Nanaimo. This craft fair is highly organized and every participant has been juried so there are a wide v...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 5, 2009, 6:06 am
The City of Nanaimo is currently seeking the services of a consultant to develop a comprehensive economic development strategy. Estimated total budget for the project is $60,000 including taxes and d...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Nov 2, 2009, 6:05 am
Yes, the pilot project was a success so weekly residential food waste collection is soon to become reality in the Regional District of Nanaimo! The Regional District of Nanaimo  Directors voted to i...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 31, 2009, 7:05 am
Spooky Halloween - Courtesy of Brawns Photography Turn your clocks back at 2am this Sunday morning Nov 1. Daylight Saving Time now begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday i...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 30, 2009, 7:05 am
Ladysmith Cyclists — Your ideas are needed for their new Bike Plan! Share your thoughts and ideas on improving cycling in Ladysmith whether you are a cyclist already or haven’t ridden in yea...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 29, 2009, 7:05 am
The Nanaimo Regional Transit System is offering free public transit to and from Nanaimo’s Olympic torch relay celebration on Saturday, October 31. Festivities take place between 5:45 pm and 9:15...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 28, 2009, 7:05 am
Port of Nanaimo - Boat Basin- Courtesy of Brawns Photography Looking for a place to park when you are in Nanaimo? During the summer months all of the floats are open for pleasure boats with the exc...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 27, 2009, 7:05 am
Poets will converge on Gabriola Island November 12-15th and will entertain using poetry, storytelling, spoken-word, music and theatre. Performances include: “Suitcase Local”, the folk opera writ...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 26, 2009, 7:31 am
Looking for Halloween ideas for your kids?! Dress up the little ones and take them to the Halloween Carnival at Oceanside Place from 10 am to 11:30 am on Oct. 30. This activity is for preschoolers 2-...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 26, 2009, 7:02 am
You can stand out on the street and catch the Olympic Torch Relay pass by. Here are the approximate times the The Olympic Torch will arrive and depart: Cedar, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Nanoose Bay, Parks...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 24, 2009, 2:05 pm
21 Century Shell - Courtesty of Brawns Photography It is amazing what you find washed up on the beach!  Do one thing today to help prevent climate change! Picking up litter on the beach counts too!
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 24, 2009, 1:35 pm
Do you make people laugh? Time to share your talents! On Monday November 2nd & Thursday November 5th,  from 7:15 to 8:45 at the Nanaimo Centre Stage come and show off your improv talents. The Troup...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 23, 2009, 7:15 am
LADYSMITH OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY ROUTE CELEBRATION Oct 31 from 3pm to 6:30pm Plan to park somewhere other than First Ave. (Roberts St. to roundabout) will be closed to vehicles. From 3 – 5 pm at...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 22, 2009, 7:15 am
The Olympic Torch Relay will be in Parksville on Sunday, November 1 from 9 am until 9.59 am.  The Olympic Torch will start out in the morning in Nanaimo and wind its way through Lanzville and will fi...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 21, 2009, 7:20 am
Meditation of Rocks - Courtesy of Brawns Photography Time to take a mid week break and stack the rocks.  Happy Wednesday!
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 21, 2009, 7:13 am
What happens after you flush? Where does it go?  Curious? Find out at The Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre’s open house on October 24. This chemically-enhanced primary treatment plant t...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 20, 2009, 7:30 am
VI Symphony will open their first show this season Saturday Oct 24 at the Port Theatre with a show that celebrates the music of northern composers.  Featuring violinist Jasper Wood, they will perfo...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 20, 2009, 7:11 am
If you would like to have fun and lend your support to the Vancouver Island Symphony then ladies this is for you.  Chicks and Chocolate 2009 is on   Wednesday, November 4th at the North Town Centre...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 19, 2009, 7:00 am
Do you have opinions on off-leash parks for dogs in Nanaimo? A second open house is being planned for Thursday, October 22nd from 4:30-8:00 PM at the Rotary Field House located at 850 Third Street, p...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 17, 2009, 2:03 pm
Mid Island Storm Clouds; courtesy of Brawns Photography The autumn clouds have gathered and we are having the first real westcoast rain in a long time this weekend!
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 17, 2009, 7:18 am
“Menopositive, The Musical”…  on at Echo Theatre in Qualicum Beach October 8 – 25 Play is written By J.J. McColl   Directed By Mary Ann Kennedy Menopositive!  Three men...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 16, 2009, 7:00 am
Local coal mining history is gradually being preserved by the Friends of Morden Mine Society. Morden Colliery Historic Provincial Park, established in 1972, contains the only remaining coal tipple on...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 15, 2009, 7:30 am
Do you have plans for Saturday November 7? The Chemainus Theatre Festival Society presents their Winter Wonderland, a gala fundraiser. The plans for the evening include hors d’oeuvres, a des...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 14, 2009, 9:26 am
268 Olympic banners are currently being installed along  the Third Street corridor and Maffeo Sutton Park, to get everyone in the spirit. The Olympic Torch Relay will roll through town later this mo...
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Michelle posted an article on Mid Island News - Oct 13, 2009, 7:30 am
New art show to check out at the Nanaimo Art Gallery – VIU Campus Location called: TYPEface – By Nixie Barton and Grant Leier Runs – October 9 to November 14, 2009 Nixie Barton an...
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