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Speaker series brings Haiti to ElderCollege

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Thursday February 9, 2012

ElderCollege lectures focus on assessment of the Caribbean island of Haiti.

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Standup guy

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Monday February 6, 2012

Brad Whitehead braves a chilly breeze to enjoy the sunshine on the water with a cruise on his paddleboard around Shack Island Friday.

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Show not always about ‘the stuff’

Mission City Record - Thursday February 9, 2012

The Canadian Pickers explain to The Record what has endeared them to many loyal fans

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For the birds

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Thursday February 2, 2012

Nanaimo Museum exhibit opens Friday (Feb. 3).

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Talent unmasked

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Monday January 30, 2012

Pleasant Valley Elementary School students craft masks to represent their clans for the school’s mask dance assembly Friday (Feb. 3).

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Hide and seek

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Monday January 30, 2012

Ben peers around a tree at his master Jim Hennessy while on a walk around Westwood Lake Monday.

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Fuel reserves expert talks about energy sustainability

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Tuesday January 24, 2012

David Hughes, a respected geoscientist and authority on world fossil-fuel reserves, will speak at VIU on energy sustainability.

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Home improvements

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Tuesday January 24, 2012

Allan Clark, left, and Mark Carter demonstrate window features during the Nanaimo Early Spring Home Expo, Saturday at Beban Park.

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New Year celebration

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Tuesday January 24, 2012

Wei Li, left, and Cindy Qin perform during the Lunar New Year, Year of the Dragon, celebrations at the Nanaimo Museum Saturday.

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Hottest act in town

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Friday January 20, 2012

Nanaimo event, hosted by the VIU Students’ Union Thursday, featured hot chocolate and hot chili, ice carving, music and fire dancing.

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VIU campus to transform for new year celebrations

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Wednesday January 18, 2012

Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus will take on a carnival-like atmosphere as Chinese students celebrate the Year of the Dragon.

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Seniors could solve worker shortages

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Saturday January 14, 2012

Retaining older employees in the workforce is part of the solution to avoid the skills crisis Canada is on the verge of experiencing.

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Seaside stroll

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Friday January 13, 2012

Residents take a walk along Nanaimo's harbourfront.

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Martial moves

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Friday January 13, 2012

Nanaimo seniors keep fit with exercise classes.

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Recreational partnerships create a vibrant community

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Saturday January 14, 2012

Nanaimo parks, recreation and culture team compiles a list of resolutions in the form of work plans, budgets and strategic plans.

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Passions passed on to children

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Friday January 13, 2012

Instructor shares her love of artistic mediums with youth and adults.

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ElderCollege provides retirement options

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Monday January 2, 2012

As we start a brand new year, many of us will be heading off on an adventure called retirement.

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Green roof sprouts at VIU

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Friday December 16, 2011

The Gathering Place for First Nations and other students at VIU is now covered with native grasses and other species.

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Caregivers’ health crucial to patients

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Saturday December 10, 2011

Taking care of the caregiver is an important issue for Nanaimo families contending with dementia.

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Lack of hazard awareness increases chance of injury

Nanaimo News Bulletin - Saturday December 10, 2011

Canadian seniors are vulnerable to dangers within their own homes due to minimal awareness of household perils.

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