Tag: Fundraising

RDN will host run in honour of Terry Fox 

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The Regional District of Nanaimo will host a Terry Fox Run to raise funds for cancer research

Canada Cycles for Kids purchases equipment for Nanaimo’s perinatal unit 

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Bicycle riders from across Canada and the United States stopped in Nanaimo to present funding for new equipment in the perinatal unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. 

Coldest Night of the Year walk will raise funds for Island Crisis Care Society 

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Island Crisis Care Society has raised just over half of its fundraising goal ahead of the Coldest Night of the Year walk in Nanaimo. 

Nanaimo hospital foundation passes fundraising goal for senior-friendly emergency room 

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The Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation said it has surpassed its fundraising goal to create what it describes as British Columbia’s first senior-friendly emergency room. 

Campaign still needs $900k to purchase, protect land in Desolation Sound 

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BC Parks Foundation is still hoping to raise $900,000 to purchase 100 acres in Desolation Sound so the area can become a park.  

BC Parks Foundation raising money to add property to park system in Desolation Sound

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About a million dollars is still needed to secure 100 acres of waterfront property known as Prideaux Haven in Desolation Sound so it can become a park. 

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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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