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Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 33m

From Sea Wolves Men’s Cancer Pack:

“Thursdays are hiking days around Buttertubs Marsh. We meet in the parking lot at Jingle Pot and Second. Nice day for some fresh air” #Nanaimo #VanIsle #Cancer

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 8h

Thursdays 5-8pm are acoustic jam night at the Crown & Anchor Roadhouse Pub! #Qualicum #QualicumBeach #Parksville #VanIsle

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 8h

From the Qualicum Beach (year-round) Farmers’ Market qbfarmersmarket.com #Qualicum #QualicumBeach #Parksville #VanIsle

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 8h

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 2d

From #Gabriola Agricultural Co-op - 465 South Rd:

1) “The Farmers Market may be over, but the Agi CoOp is transitioning over to the Winter Market. It will start this Saturday, Oct 18, and run every Saturday 10-1 until Dec 20, then resume in Jan. Come on out and support your… #GSky #Nanaimo

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 8h

Thursdays’ free food markets are:

Drop-In at Native Victory Church - 471 Irwin St at 1pm-3pm, and

Drop-in at Neighbourhood Church - 4951 Rutherford Rd at 6pm-8pm

For more info about these and other Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank resources go to www.vifoodbank.org/nanaimo-indi... #Nanaimo

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 8h

For all Vancouver Island farmers and land-holders #Nanaimo #Snuneymuxw #Lantzville #Nanoose #SnawNawAs #Parksville #Coombs #Errington #Qualicum #Kwalikum #DeepBay #Bowser #VanIsle

Young Agrarians @youngagrarians.bsky.social · 6d

Join Ari (Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands Land Matcher)on November 8th in Duncan, BC, to learn how you can access land for farming or make your land available to a farmer!

Register here: youngagrarians.org/events/nov-8...

Nov 8, 2025: Land Sharing Workshop - Duncan, BC - Young Agrarians

GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Looking to access farmland? Curious about sharing your land with a farmer? Join us to learn how!

youngagrarians.org

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 8h

Consider volunteering with Special Olympics BC - Nanaimo www.specialolympics.ca/british-colu...

“We are so short in some programs that we may not be able to run them!” #Nanaimo #VanIsle #SpecialOlympics

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 9h

Thanks! Props to you for this wicked awesome radio show, and all the Nanaimoites making cool things happen in our communities!

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Vancouver Island Mental Health Society @vimhs.bsky.social · 14h

"A #Nanaimo -based #literacy program designed to help English literacy skills for #residentialschool survivors is thriving quietly at a Greater #Victoria library every week" #Indigenous #trauma #stigma #VancouverIsland #BC #BritishColumbia cheknews.ca/groundbreaki...

‘Groundbreaking’: English literacy program focuses on training for Indigenous people in Greater Victoria

A Nanaimo-based literacy program designed to help English literacy skills for residential school survivors is thriving quietly at a Greater Victoria library every week.

cheknews.ca

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In The Red on 101.7 FM CHLY Nanaimo @intheredcanada.bsky.social · 12h

We are spinning the best #Canadian rock of all ages from The #CHLY World Headquarters from 8 - 10 PM Pacific / 11 PM - 1 AM Eastern TONIGHT and every Wednesday night 🍁 🎶

Tune in at CHLY.ca/listen or on the TuneIn app — just search for “CHLY!”

#CanadaSky #ElbowsUp #Canada #TrueNorthStrongAndFree

Listening Options — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.

Listen to CHLY 101.7FM online. Know what you’re listening to using our handy RadioRethink Player.

CHLY.ca

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Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 16h

First drop off date this evening 4-7pm in front of the @viuniversity.bsky.social Windsor Trades bldg on Wakesiah #Nanaimo #VanIsle #PlayItForward

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 3d

🎾 Play It Forward: Sports Equipment Drive & Community Giveaway! 🏒
A group of 4th-year @VIUniversity.bsky.social Nursing Students completing their community practicum w the City of Nanaimo Recreation Prescription Program — they’re excited to invite you to #PlayItForward!
#Nanaimo #VanIsle

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 22h

Listen to @intheredcanada.bsky.social on @chly.ca 101.7FM - 8-10pm Wednesdays! 📻🎶🇨🇦 #Nanaimo #VanIsle #CommunityRadio

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Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 22h

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

Wednesdays’ free food markets are:

Drop-In at Native Victory Church - 471 Irwin St at 10am-2pm, and

By-Appointment at #Nanaimo Alliance Church - 1609 Meredith at 2pm-3pm

For more info about these and other Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank resources go to …

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 22h

Fun in the garden today 11-3! #Nanaimo #VanIsle #CommunityGarden

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

#Nanaimo Community Gardens Society hosts garden work parties at Pine Street Gardens - located behind the Foodshare Centre parking lot at 271 Pine St:

Wednesdays 11 am to 3 pm
Sundays 11am to 1pm

From nanaimocommunitygardens.ca
“Drop in to one of our Work Parties, where… #VanIsle #CommunityGarden

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Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

Wednesdays 10am-noon, time to play in the dirt! 🪏#Nanaimo #VanIsle #CommunityGarden

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 3d

#Nanaimo Community Gardens Society hosts garden work parties @ Beban Learning Gardens - located in Beban Park behind the pickleball courts:

Mondays 4pm-6pm
Wednesdays 10am-noon
Saturdays 10am-noon

From nanaimocommunitygardens.ca
“Drop in to one of our Work Parties, where…

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

From Boat Harbour Farm - 2080 Pace Rd:

“Looking forward to the 2025 #Christmas season!
We'll be open Saturday & Sunday November 29th & 30th.” #Nanaimo #VanIsle #Christmas2025

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

3) “… waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/tdwzmx5qbb...

📍South Benson (Lower Gate)
🗓️ Sunday, Oct 19th 10:30am
🚴‍♀️ #ferdagirls” #Nanaimo #VanIsle

https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/tdwzmx5qbbq2…

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

2) “…No one will be left behind! Climbs will be a chill pace and downtime will be all time🤘It’s a great way to meet new people, try new things and be with a supportive group of ladies!

Hope to see y’all out there🤘💁‍♀️

If you’re interested, please sign our waiver!… #Nanaimo

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

From Family of Riders Bike Co:

1) “Hey ladies!

Starting this Sunday Oct 19th, Christine is going to be hosting some advanced ladies rides. These rides will be catered to blue/black level riders who want to go explore some new features with a group of rad ladies. …
#Nanaimo

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Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

Wednesdays’ free food markets are:

Drop-In at Native Victory Church - 471 Irwin St at 10am-2pm, and

By-Appointment at #Nanaimo Alliance Church - 1609 Meredith at 2pm-3pm

For more info about these and other Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank resources go to …

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

…volunteers gather to garden all year round. There is always something to do: mulching, digging, composting, weeding, harvesting, watering etc. There is something for every experience level and all ability levels. Work parties may be canceled in heavy rains or snow.” #Nanaimo #VanIsle #Gardens

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

#Nanaimo Community Gardens Society hosts garden work parties at Pine Street Gardens - located behind the Foodshare Centre parking lot at 271 Pine St:

Wednesdays 11 am to 3 pm
Sundays 11am to 1pm

From nanaimocommunitygardens.ca
“Drop in to one of our Work Parties, where… #VanIsle #CommunityGarden

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Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

From Prepared BC:

“After an earthquake, your home may be safe to stay in, but you could be without power or water. In that case, you’ll need to use your emergency kit ✔️

Also, include items specific to your needs, such as pet supplies, prescriptions & more! ✔️

Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/emergencykit

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Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

3) “…Low Phenylalanine Diet (PKU)
High Protein Diet for specific medical conditions

Official details for the Diet supplement :
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...

For more resources for disabled people:
pananaimo.ca/disability/

More resources about income assistance:
pananaimo.ca/income-assis...

Diet Supplements

Diet supplements assist recipients to meet costs associated with an unusually expensive therapeutic diet that is required as a result of a specific medical condition or a special dietary need.

www2.gov.bc.ca

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

2) “…associated with a therapeutic diet.

The special diet must be required as a result of one of the following specific medical conditions or special dietary needs:

Restricted Sodium Diet
Diabetes
Kidney dialysis
Gluten-free diet
Dysphagia
Cystic Fibrosis
Ketogenic Diet…