Greg Sakaki

Nanaimo

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Torch lighting starts countdown to 55-Plus B.C. Games in Nanaimo

4 days ago | theprogress.com | Greg Sakaki

The 100 days countdown to the 55-Plus B.C. Games lights up Nanaimo, and that milestone was marked last week with a torch ceremony in the city's downtown. The ceremony was held Thursday, June 19, as part of opening night of the Commercial Street Night Market. Coun. Ian Thorpe, a games board member, told the crowd that the 55-Plus B.C. Games aren't just a sporting competition, but also a tourism driver.
Torch lighting starts 100-day countdown to 55-Plus B.C. Games in Nanaimo

1 week ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Greg Sakaki

There are 100 days until the 55-Plus B.C. Games light up Nanaimo, and that milestone was marked this week with a torch ceremony downtown. The ceremony was held Thursday, June 19, as part of opening night of the Commercial Street Night Market. Coun. Ian Thorpe, a games board member, told the crowd that the 55-Plus B.C. Games aren't just a sporting competition, but also a tourism driver.
Night market draws a crowd of summer shoppers to Nanaimo's downtown

1 week ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Greg Sakaki

Even with some of Commercial Street still under construction, the downtown core accommodated large and enthusiastic crowds for the first night market of the season. The Commercial Street Night Market held its opening night Thursday, June 19, and will run for 11 weeks in total, with approximately 200 vendors registered over that time, plus more than a dozen food trucks, a range of entertainment, a kids' zone and more.
Hudson's Bay asks for approval of first three store lease transfers in B.C.

1 week ago | kelownacapnews.com | Greg Sakaki

Hudson's Bay store leases in Nanaimo, Victoria and Tsawwassen are expected to be the first to transfer to new ownership this summer. Hudson's Bay Company, as part of its creditor protection process, is now seeking court approval to initiate a previously announced agreement to assign leases at Woodgrove Centre, Mayfair Shopping Centre and Tsawwassen Mills to Central Walk, which owns the three malls.
Woman dies after being hit by car on the highway south of Nanaimo

1 week ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Greg Sakaki

A woman walking along the Trans-Canada Highway died after being struck by a vehicle last night. The incident happened at about 10:30 p.m. Monday, June 16, south of Morden Road, in the northbound lanes. Const. Sherri Wade, Nanaimo RCMP spokesperson, said the pedestrian was walking northbound on the highway along the barrier, then stepped into a vehicle lane and was struck and killed.
Stage will be overflowing at huge Hullabaloo concert in Nanaimo

1 week ago | vancouverislandfreedaily.com | Greg Sakaki

It's not just a concert, it's a hullabaloo. Nico Rhodes's Hullabaloo show will fill up the Port Theatre stage to capacity this week with a mass choir, a seven-piece band, a local who's-who of soloists, and some surprises. This kind of variety show had been on Rhodes's mind for a couple of years, and he decided it was time to see if it could be done.
Stage will be overflowing at huge Hullabaloo concert in Nanaimo

1 week ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Greg Sakaki

It's not just a concert, it's a hullabaloo. Nico Rhodes's Hullabaloo show will fill up the Port Theatre stage to capacity this week with a mass choir, a seven-piece band, a local who's-who of soloists, and some surprises. This kind of variety show had been on Rhodes's mind for a couple of years, and he decided it was time to see if it could be done.
VIU graduates crossing the stage at convocation ceremonies in Nanaimo

2 weeks ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Greg Sakaki

Vancouver Island University is holding convocation ceremonies this week as thousands of students move on from VIU's stairs to the next steps in their lives. The university is holding five ceremonies over four days Monday through Thursday, June 9-12, at the VIU gymnasium, marking graduation for 4,000 students.
Parade and party at the park put exclamation points on Pride Week in Nanaimo

2 weeks ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Greg Sakaki

A loud, proud Pride Week in Nanaimo is coming to a close today with a party at the park following this morning's parade through the downtown. The Nanaimo Pride Society's week of events is ending Sunday, June 8, with a festival until 5 p.m. at Maffeo Sutton Park. There is non-stop entertainment at the Lions Pavilion, with musical entertainers, dance including drag performances, and a DJ, and there is an array of food trucks, market vendors, information booths and more set up at the park.
Newfoundland duo will sing 'Songs of the Sea' on Vancouver Island tour

3 weeks ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Greg Sakaki

A musical duo from Newfoundland is coming from the East Coast all the way to the West Coast to share their 'Songs of the Sea' with Vancouver Island audiences. Fergus O'Byrne and Jim Payne are playing shows in Courtenay, Oak Bay and Nanaimo from June 12-14 in support of the Old City Arts Hub. "We're really looking forward to getting back again…" O'Byrne said.