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VOLUNTEERS: Grandparents’ program needs community support

Community support is required for grandparents raising their grandchildren.
Chicken dance bet helps school cause

Chicken dance bet helps school cause

Nanoose Bay Elementary students were eager to embarrass their principal, so the promise of a chicken dance was all it took for them to surpass their fundraising goals.

Paddlers fund boat

Program provides dragonboat for home and away events.

Mid-Island Rotarians recognized for service

Members of Rotary clubs in Nanaimo and Lantzville continue to give of themselves for the benefit of the community.
Diver hold ’em

Diver hold ’em

Underwater poker raises funds for ER.
Student chef golden at hotel competition

Student chef golden at hotel competition

A gold medal victory is a dream come true for Vancouver Island University culinary arts student Mei Ramos.

Nanaimo celebrates mining heritage

Nanaimo’s mining past will be front and centre June 25 as the South End Community Association hosts its 19th annual Miner’s Heritage Day Picnic.

Refugees arrive in Nanaimo

World Refugee Day (June 20) takes on special significance in Nanaimo.

Search on for efficient households

The search is on for six households to lead Canadians in the Energy Diet Challenge.

Caravan delivers aid to Cuba

The quest to bring medical, educational and construction supplies to the people of Cuba is gathering support in Nanaimo.