Forum: Nanaimo Questions

Ooo, this kind of thing has always interested me. I've always heard that Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands (probably the entire gloomy Pacific Northwest) region is a hotbed of paranormal activity. The only spot I know to be (famously) haunted is Beban House; it's even been on several shows,...

Hi there: Forgive the all-over-the-map aspects to this post, but I'm looking for a lot of high-level, general information, to assuage my husband's many concerns about the possibility of moving to Nanaimo (this is all an intellectual exercise right now, as I have applied for a position with VIU...

Hi there, Aside from the one convertible squash/racquetball court at VIU, are you aware of any other racquetball courts in town? I heard someone mention one downtown. North side would be even better. Thanks.

Who remembers that girl who was killed in the eighties and the guy cut her up and burned her remains. I've looked around for information on this murder to no avail. I was pretty young, but I remember finding out about it back then. I grew up in the westwood lake area and I had some belief that...

Hi everyone I have to sell a relative's property in Harewood and need recommendations for a Realtor. We're looking for a quick sale and neither I nor my sister live in Nanaimo. Is there anyone that deals mostly with Harewood properties/knows the area well? Any help would be greatly...

Can anyone recommend a company in Nanaimo that can replace our furnace oil tank? We had one guy come over to look already, and he was nuts, very unprofessional and half out of it to boot. If anyone else out there has good success at finding someone, let me know. And thanks!

Anyone know where I can get these in Nanaimo? They would be for outdoor use.

This was submitted to Nanaimo Information - somebody please answer! I'm curious, too: We live in the Lost Lake area. I recently was walking in the area near our house and stumbled across an animal enclosure railing. I understand that there was a zoo in this area and I was interested in getting...

Hello. I'm wondering if anyone knows the whereabouts of any abandoned or derelict buildings in the Nanaimo area. Preferably big old industrial buildings. But even old collapsing barns are fine. I'm looking to do a little Urban Exploration and photography but don't know of any good...

Found my answers. Thanks and sorry! :)

I got charged $10.99 on a $6.17 prescription yesterday and I think that is ridiculousness!!!

I realize I am taking a risk by asking this question. Stan the Man may put me on his "ignore list." The moderators may choose to permanently banish me from the forum. My hotel room may not get cleaned when I visit this summer. But ask I must. Is there any establishment in your fair city that...

I will be visiting Nanaimo this summer (introductory post here) and would like to view some of the local newspapers from the early 1900s. Is there a library or other institution that has newspapers on microfilm available to the public?

Hi Guys, what is the boating like around your area especially the fishing. We are thinking of moorage for the months of April - Oct. a 24ft fishing boat. How many days of each month can you get out and have a fun dry time? Does it get fogged in lots? We'll be new to the area so any...

Hey all, somebody asked about good places to get married in Nanaimo, and I know we talked about this recently, but I can't find the thread. Can anyone help?

my 12 year old skaterboy son is coming for a visit and I want to be able to do something with him.

:D I am just writing to ask who is the BEST DENTIST in Nanaimo. I was referred to one on Departure Bay Road; Dr. S.... but have also heard that that same dentist is retiring in August, or thereabouts :rolleyes: So any recommendations would be appreciatted. Charlene ;)

Wondering if any of you can recommend a good rock veneer installer? Thanks!

hey, so i'm looking for a good (the best) tattoo artist in the area. i've got an old tattoo and i'd like to fix it and add to it. so the artist part of the title is most important. thanks!

I have so many questions I don't even know where to begin. Do any/many of the schools in Nanaimo have before and after school care? What is a typical charge for after school care? What are the going rates for 4yr olds in Daycares? Is there a pre-school program my 4yr old can join? In my son's...