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Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1m

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 · 6m

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 · 24m

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 · 5h

"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 · 3h

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 · 7h

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 · 13h

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 · 13h

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 · 13h

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 · 22h

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 · 22h

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…

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

From Poverty Advocacy #Nanaimo pananaimo.ca:

1) “🟡Help for Special Dietary Needs🟡

The Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction may provide a monthly diet supplement to assist recipients of Income Assistance or PWD (Provincial Disability) to meet costs… #VanIsle

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Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

Next one is Oct. 25 #Nanaimo #VanIsle #FleaMarket

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 5d

Flea Market - Saturday, Oct. 11, 9am-3pm. Beban Park Centennial Bldg - 2300 Bowen Rd #Nanaimo #VanIsle

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Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 2d

Tuesdays’ free food markets are:

By-Appointment at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church - 394 Shepherd Ave at 11am-noon, and

Drop-in at Brechin United Church - 2020 Estevan Rd at 1pm-2:30pm, and

By-Appointment at St. Philip Anglican Church - 1797 Cedar Rd at 3pm-4pm
#Nanaimo #VanIsle #FoodSecurity

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Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight 🏃🏼🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social · 2d

From Frontrunners #Nanaimo-Community - 1825 Bowen Rd:

1) “Congrats to everyone who ran The Royal Victoria yesterday. Tuesday Night Run/Fitness Walk Club tomorrow October 14. Who’s excited for a great workout.

***Our run group is open to anyone who wants to get in an hour…

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keechiep.bsky.social @keechiep.bsky.social · 2d

Beautiful day on Vancouver Island to celebrate Thanksgiving Day (Canada) and Indigenous Peoples Day (US) from Nanaimo BC on the traditional lands of the Snuneymuxw People.

Plate of turkey dinner with glass of ale.

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