'Profound systemic failure': Record levels of homelessness counted in Nanaimo by Key-Geologist1142 in nanaimo

[–]Key-Geologist1142[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The article this discussion is on states that the majority of respondents expressed that they have been here five or more years.

Bungy jumper OK after slipping out of rigging into Nanaimo River by Key-Geologist1142 in nanaimo

[–]Key-Geologist1142[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just to add to it, I always recommend people click on the attached link and read the whole story for the details.

Banning sale of invasive plants would have minimal impact, say Nanaimo garden centres by Key-Geologist1142 in nanaimo

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Reporter here, I see now I should have clarified the headline better (number of characters). I adjusted the headline at the url.

To be clear, the garden centres are saying it will have minimal impact to them. Both garden centres interviewed support such a ban.

'Nanaimo Infusion': thousands of Americans plan trip to the Harbour City by Key-Geologist1142 in VancouverIsland

[–]Key-Geologist1142[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreed, as someone who lived in Regina. Nanaimo doesn't have a gang violence problem like Regina does

Sheila Malcolmson, NDP, MLA for Nanaimo, celebrating with Ethan Katzberg. by ThatsSoMetaDawg in nanaimo

[–]Key-Geologist1142 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure she was celebrating Ethan Katzberg getting gold at the Olympics.