Nanaimo Information Forums http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/ The most active information forum in Nanaimo. Browse the conversations, see photos, and chat about Nanaimo. en Mon, 21 May 2012 11:27:30 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png Nanaimo Information Forums http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/ abandoned houses http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7443-abandoned-houses&goto=newpost Sun, 20 May 2012 22:41:21 GMT I am looking to use an abandoned house or cabin or barn as a setting in a series of photographs. Does anyone know the location of such in the Nanaimo area? thanks -chester I am looking to use an abandoned house or cabin or barn as a setting in a series of photographs.
Does anyone know the location of such in the Nanaimo area?
thanks
-chester ]]> Nanaimo Questions Chester http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7443-abandoned-houses Grandview Bowl Racetrack/ Cassidy Speedway documents wanted http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7442-Grandview-Bowl-Racetrack-Cassidy-Speedway-documents-wanted&goto=newpost Sun, 20 May 2012 14:55:31 GMT I am searching for any documents that would show how the Nanaimo city fathers and the Regional District had closed down the racetrack at Beban Park (Grandview Bowl) and were supposed to help the racers set up a new racetrack at Cassidy in leu of the closer at Beban...appearently some documents do... I am searching for any documents that would show how the Nanaimo city fathers and the Regional District had closed down the racetrack at Beban Park (Grandview Bowl) and were supposed to help the racers set up a new racetrack at Cassidy in leu of the closer at Beban...appearently some documents do exist on this subject...Beban had stipulated that a raceway will always be on that property or if I was removed the land would go back to the family estate....the city of Nanaimo have only left a tiny chunk of this raceway at Beban to qualify it to keeping a hold on that property....any assistance with finding those documents would be gratefully appreciated.....thankin' u kindly.....stanley strazza....( cell # 250-667-8333 anytime) or e-mail me at (stanlanders4@yahoo.ca) ]]> General Chat Forum stanley strazza http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7442-Grandview-Bowl-Racetrack-Cassidy-Speedway-documents-wanted Cassidy Pub http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7441-Cassidy-Pub&goto=newpost Sun, 20 May 2012 06:54:17 GMT I see it when I drive to Victoria, but the other day is was dark. Is it closed? What is the history of the pub? Your stories? I see it when I drive to Victoria, but the other day is was dark. Is it closed? What is the history of the pub? Your stories? ]]> General Chat Forum 31jetjet http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7441-Cassidy-Pub SUNNY, LARGE 1 bdrm with BALCONY, PARKING and great VIEW of Benson http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7440-SUNNY-LARGE-1-bdrm-with-BALCONY-PARKING-and-great-VIEW-of-Benson&goto=newpost Sun, 20 May 2012 04:07:32 GMT This apartment is so big and inexpensive. With all the amenities you get its a real gem!. This apartment is close to everything! Shopping, 7-11, restaurants, downtown, the Parkway, VIU, NIC & NAC, 30 minutes to Duncan or Parksville.

The large wrap around balcony gives you a lot of the afternoon sun and then watch it set behind Mt.Benson. Its great for people who like to spend their summers outside.

There are brand new mini blinds and stove. The kitchen is large with lots of cupboard space.

There are three closets for lots of storage space.

The bathroom has a new tub and toilet and it is very clean. Shower pressure is good.

Recycling and garbage bins behind the building.

Coin operated Laundry is downstairs and the (free) parking lot is in the back.

A couple different Transit stops.

Rent for June 1 and I will take $100 off the rent


Centrally located at Bruce & Fourth St.
Security deposit and references required . 6 month min. lease. No pets. (No exceptions)
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]]> Nanaimo Home Rental 31jetjet http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7440-SUNNY-LARGE-1-bdrm-with-BALCONY-PARKING-and-great-VIEW-of-Benson $800 - 2 Bedroom (+ 3rd room) Suite available June 1st, Dept Bay Rd http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7439-800-2-Bedroom-(-3rd-room)-Suite-available-June-1st-Dept-Bay-Rd&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 15:24:30 GMT $800month plus half Gas and Hydro (OR $900 INCLUSIVE) Bright ground Level Basement Suite available June 1st: 2 Bedroom (plus bonus 3rd bedroom off 2nd bedroom) Just under 1000sq feet. Seperate entrance. N/S, small pet with the right tenant may be OK. 6 month lease. On Main Bus Route between... $800month plus half Gas and Hydro (OR $900 INCLUSIVE)

Bright ground Level Basement Suite available June 1st: 2 Bedroom (plus bonus 3rd bedroom off 2nd bedroom) Just under 1000sq feet. Seperate entrance. N/S, small pet with the right tenant may be OK. 6 month lease. On Main Bus Route between Departure Bay Elementary School and Smugglers Hill Rd. Call 758-0613 for more info. Landlords live upstairs.Available June 1st. ]]> Nanaimo Home Rental tanyacairns http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7439-800-2-Bedroom-(-3rd-room)-Suite-available-June-1st-Dept-Bay-Rd Does anyone know what they are doing at Departure Bay Beach? http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7438-Does-anyone-know-what-they-are-doing-at-Departure-Bay-Beach&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 02:40:12 GMT They raked up the beach and put in logs that form boxed in areas all along the beach.... is this for some event over the long weekend? Carol :cool: They raked up the beach and put in logs that form boxed in areas all along the beach....
is this for some event over the long weekend?

Carol :cool: ]]> General Chat Forum islandgal http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7438-Does-anyone-know-what-they-are-doing-at-Departure-Bay-Beach Garage Sale Fundraiser! http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7437-Garage-Sale-Fundraiser!&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 17:09:38 GMT DenMar Electric is hosting a Garage Sale Saturday May 26th 9am-2pm at our shop at 1810 Fremont Rd. Proceeds in support of our Relay For Life Team so come on out and have a browse there will be something for everyone! DenMar Electric is hosting a Garage Sale Saturday May 26th 9am-2pm at our shop at 1810 Fremont Rd. Proceeds in support of our Relay For Life Team so come on out and have a browse there will be something for everyone! ]]> Tell Us About Your Business shannonfromdenmar http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7437-Garage-Sale-Fundraiser! Looking for a Daycare provider http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7436-Looking-for-a-Daycare-provider&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 02:06:02 GMT Hi there, We are currently looking for a loving daycare for Aug/Sept 2012 - for our 13 month old daughter. We would prefer North Nanaimo (or Central Nanaimo) if possible - and french immersion would be a bonus. Does any parents have any good reviews or recommendations of Daycares in Nanaimo... Hi there,

We are currently looking for a loving daycare for Aug/Sept 2012 - for our 13 month old daughter. We would prefer North Nanaimo (or Central Nanaimo) if possible - and french immersion would be a bonus.

Does any parents have any good reviews or recommendations of Daycares in Nanaimo area - either small family or centres? This is a very difficult process.

Any info helpful.

Thank you! ]]> Nanaimo Parenting Forum kelly http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7436-Looking-for-a-Daycare-provider <![CDATA[Free film screening: "Black Wave- The Legacy of the Exxon-Valdez"]]> http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7435-Free-film-screening-quot-Black-Wave-The-Legacy-of-the-Exxon-Valdez-quot&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 18:40:32 GMT Everyone is invited to this free public event!

Please share!

Vancouver Island University
Building 200 Room 203
Sunday, June 3, 3 p.m.
Parking --Turn right on Opgard Drive

Screening of the award-winning, Canadian-made documentary, "Black Wave: The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez" followed by a discussion with Sierra Club BC's, Caitlyn Vernon, who will speak about the Enbridge Northern Gateway and Kinder Morgan pipelines and supertanker traffic.

The proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline and Kinder Morgan pipeline and tanker traffic expansion pose a serious threat to Vancouver Island's beaches and waters as well as B.C.'s Great Bear Rainforest, home of the Kermode "Spirit" bear. This rainforest represents 25 per cent of the earth’s remaining ancient coastal temperate rainforests. An oil spill in B.C. waters would change our coast forever and alter B.C.'s economy and lifestyle.

"Black Wave: The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez" examines the aftermath of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil tanker spill in Alaska. Over two decades later, the oil is still there, lingering just below the surface. People and wildlife are suffering from life-threatening illnesses and the fishing industry has still not recovered.

This is also the kick-off event forming a local Sierra Club BC group in Nanaimo. Whether you are interested in joining a group or not, come and learn how an oil spill on our coast would impact you and your family.

Refreshments and discussion to follow.

More info at: http://www.sierraclub.bc.ca/events/b...e-exxon-valdez

http://www.facebook.com/events/329312483804156/

http://www.blackwavethefilm.com/
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]]> ranaimo http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7435-Free-film-screening-quot-Black-Wave-The-Legacy-of-the-Exxon-Valdez-quot Various items for sale http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7434-Various-items-for-sale&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 22:16:49 GMT Red rolling tool box (top and bottom) $150 Large 8x11? Burgundy and white area rug tackle boxes fishing net basket ball net on back board - no stand - $50 Boys bike - 6-9 year old - near new - $100 3 seater brown leather/suede sofa $400 deep fry - 2 small and 1 large basket - $25 single... Red rolling tool box (top and bottom) $150
Large 8x11? Burgundy and white area rug
tackle boxes
fishing net
basket ball net on back board - no stand - $50
Boys bike - 6-9 year old - near new - $100
3 seater brown leather/suede sofa $400
deep fry - 2 small and 1 large basket - $25
single tier wedding veil - $25
several pairs of high heal shoes - size 9 - $5 each
weed wacker
Large shop vac
manual golf bag cart $15
size 7 white gold with large sapphire stone $300
large brown china cabinet with 6 drawers $100
large turkey roasters without lids
Rock band drum set
small kitchen tent - used once - $20
books
loose tools
blankets
sleeping bags
jewellery
small cooler
Many more items will be available...

OPEN TO OFFERS...have pictures of some of the items if you are interested.

Also having a garage sale May 19th and 20th at 3180 Departure Bay Road 930-430 both days
large turkey roaster with lid ]]> Items For Sale Noxy http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7434-Various-items-for-sale <![CDATA[Aerial Photos of BC from 1940's and 1950's]]> http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7433-Aerial-Photos-of-BC-from-1940-s-and-1950-s&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 19:01:11 GMT Several months back my father passed away and while cleaning out his place, we came across thousands of aerial photographs of BC. Most of them from the 1940's and 1950's. I've always had a fascination with vintage photos, so I started scanning them and putting them on a web site.

There are several shots of Nanaimo in the collection. I just finished scanned the first one, it's available here: http://vintageairphotos.com/55-7/

I've been trying to post a new photo every few days. Be sure to actually click on the images, you'll be able to zoom way in and see a lot more detail.

Mark ]]> Nanaimo History Forum Mark_P http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7433-Aerial-Photos-of-BC-from-1940-s-and-1950-s Rare Jupiter-Venus Conjunction over Westwood Lake http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7432-Rare-Jupiter-Venus-Conjunction-over-Westwood-Lake&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 22:00:34 GMT Over in my intro on the business forum, it was suggested I post some shots of Nanaimo I've taken, so here's a recent one I took which made the front page of the Daily News. I'm a director of the Nanaimo Astronomy Society and we are looking at having Westwood Lake a designated International Dark site, as it's great location for viewing the night sky.

Anyway here you go, Jupiter is the Lower planet.

Oh and btw in just under a month you will be able to see an event you will never see again. Venus will be passing in front of the Sun on the 5th June. It will take about 6 hrs and start at 3.15pm.

The Nanaimo Astronomy society has loads of free Sun-safe glasses that you can use to view through. Contact the club direct if you'd like to use some safe-glasses to view this once in a lifetime event.



Cheers,

Chris
http://www.chrisboar.com ]]> Photos of Nanaimo ChrisBoar http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7432-Rare-Jupiter-Venus-Conjunction-over-Westwood-Lake <![CDATA[Hello from Chris & CB Photography]]> http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7431-Hello-from-Chris-amp-CB-Photography&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 23:33:55 GMT Thought I'd just pop in and say hi:D

Resident of Nanaimo for 8 years, and a full time photographer. I photograph about 50 weddings a year, plus family portraits and a bit of commercial.

Just getting into Wedding season this year.

I also off 50% off Portrait session fees for Chamber members.

If you're bored take a peek at my website....

http://www.chrisboar.com

Thanks!

Chris ]]> Tell Us About Your Business ChrisBoar http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7431-Hello-from-Chris-amp-CB-Photography Looking for Nanaimo Doctor! http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7430-Looking-for-Nanaimo-Doctor!&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 23:25:32 GMT Does anyone know of a good doctor who is accepting patients in the Nanaimo area. My mom is elderly with non-hodgkins lymphoma, just moved up to the area and needs a regular physician. Any advice is welcome... Thank you. Does anyone know of a good doctor who is accepting patients in the Nanaimo area. My mom is elderly with non-hodgkins lymphoma, just moved up to the area and needs a regular physician. Any advice is welcome... Thank you. ]]> General Chat Forum See Sea http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7430-Looking-for-Nanaimo-Doctor! OpenStreetMap- Mapping out Nanaimo http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7429-OpenStreetMap-Mapping-out-Nanaimo&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 04:25:22 GMT For any other outdoor-enthusiasts out there who own a GPS, why not put all those tracks you've recorded of local trails to use! I've been mapping out trails in Nanaimo for about a year now, and find it pretty cool to be able to collaborate all the road, trail, and other data on one map. So far parts of Linley Valley, Planta, Neck Point, upper Glen Oaks,and Westwood have been mapped out by myself, and I encourage you to do the same.

Anyway, this is the site: http://www.openstreetmap.org/, give it a try if you have some GPS Traces saved from a recent hike or trip. If you want, let us know here on the forums what you did.
Happy Mapping! ]]> Nanaimo Outdoors Forum awilsor3 http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/forum/showthread.php?7429-OpenStreetMap-Mapping-out-Nanaimo