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National bike ride raises cash for children battling cancer

When Thomas Gemma says he’s going to grab a cup of coffee, he means getting on his bike and cycling to Parksville for coffee.
Fish funds

Fish funds

Downtown business helps Nanaimo's hungry.
Students, community benefit from scholarship program

Students, community benefit from scholarship program

A passion for community has landed four Nanaimo students scholarship funding thanks to Coastal Community Credit Union.
Wild berries ripe and ready to pick

Wild berries ripe and ready to pick

Workshop identifies wild berries around Nanaimo.

Church brings back sewing circles

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is offering a series of free sewing classes in the fall aimed at teaching skills to those who are nervous about getting started or can’t afford the startup costs.
Corn maze cream of the crop

Corn maze cream of the crop

Despite battling a cold and wet spring and summer, floods, and the never-ending annoyance of ravens, the corn crop is still a-maze-ing.

Search on for Gutsiest Canadians

The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada is searching for the nation’s Gutsiest Canadians.
Rotarian contribution

Rotarian contribution

Rotary club helps out Haven Society.

Registration begins for sea cadets

It’s time for young nautical enthusiasts to get shipshape as registration gets underway for Nanaimo’s navy league and sea cadet corps.
Hold on tight

Hold on tight

Nanaimo couple has fun at PNE.