The future is looking good in Nanaimo. With a new mayor and a few new council members, Nanaimo can have a somewhat fresh start in a world where there is a bit of instability. Future plans to build a cruise ship dock downtown Nanaimo could prove successful in bringing in potentially 9 million in economic revenue for mainly the downtown. I think we need to focus on cleaning up and presenting our city for all it's potential. As housing markets slow, we will see housing prices come back down to reality and people who have invested their money wisely will be able to capitalize on such a market. Looking at the markets recently I've already noticed drops in prices and houses staying on the markets longer they were this time last year.

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So on Oct. 14th we are all heading to the polls. When I say ALL, I mean we all SHOULD. It allows us to have involvement in politics (that dictate our lives whether we like it or not). We have dismal turnout for young voters (18-29). Which is unfortunate, because we are the future. Being apathetic isn't going to get us the world we all want. Every vote counts, every vote matters. I personally don't want a Conservative majority in Canada. Regardless everyone should check out the major candidates and make it to the polls! Happy voting !

 

www.conservative.ca

www.liberal.ca

www.ndp.ca

 

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Upon going to a 7:30 show the other night at the Galaxy Cinemas I was once again shocked at people bringing small children and infants into late, in appropriate movies. Pineapple Express is not for children - The movie is saturated in swearing, drug usage and sexuality. I thought it was hilarious, but I don't want to hear a child crying in the middle of an adult oriented movie.

Sadly enough this isn't the first time this has happened, it's happened at least 5 times now and always at adult movies where you don't expect to hear a child crying. Seeing a scary movie on a screen that big has to be terrifying for a young child or baby. Scooby Doo was terrifying enough for me on the small screen - imagine a young child watching Stop Loss (war movie) while his…

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I decided to take my mini pooches for a nice leisurely hike today and decided to check out somewhere I've never been before, Petroglyph Park... to read my review on it check out

www.vancouverislandreviews.com

 

Thanks for your support!

 

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Born and raised in Nanaimo B.C. I've just enrolled in the iPro program at VIU and would like an opportunity to let fellow Nanaimoites know about my current project that is just on the go.

http://www.vancouverislandreviews.com/

It's just in the beginning stages and will be coming together a bit better over the next few months. I begin my web design program in September where I will utilize my skills to deliver some helpful information to not only Vancouver Islanders but anyone in the world that is inquiring about our lovely little island.

Please check it out! Thanks!

 

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