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Spring Wildflowers, Nature's Generous Gift
On Vancouver Island spring is rapidly moving toward summer which brings its own rich bounty, but now during the warm days and cool nights is the chance to appreciate the fleeting beauty of local wildflowers. Many...
created by Barbara McPherson | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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242 views | 26 recommendations | 2 comments
Women's Institute Celebrates Centennial
Women from Vancouver Island Women's Institute chapters celebrated the 100th year of Women's Institutes. The WI was first established in Ontario by Adelaide Hunter Hoodless to improve the lives of women and... Explosion and Fire at Nanaimo and Dundas in Vancouver
Involved is a three story strata building on the north side of Dundas street. We were rocked by the force of the explosion two blocks away. All emergency vehicles responded very quickly and the cleanup...
created by aletteke | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
1806 views | 62 recommendations | 13 comments
1806 views | 62 recommendations | 13 comments
Ticks and Humans in British Columbia
Spring on the west coast of Canada brings wildflowers, soft breezes and tick bites. These tiny blood sucking insects reach peak nuisance value in early spring. The blood sucker on Vancouver Island is...
created by Barbara McPherson | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
4077 views | 66 recommendations | 6 comments
4077 views | 66 recommendations | 6 comments
Earth Hour Quietly Acknowledged
Saturday night, Earth Hour, a group of people gathered in Nanaimo to discuss food -- local food, food security, nutritious food. The evening started with a shared, locally sourced meal followed by discussion...
created by Barbara McPherson | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
208 views | 72 recommendations | 6 comments
208 views | 72 recommendations | 6 comments
Government becoming too powerfull?!! Updated July 2009
Below is my post from March of 2009:
Some of you might say " they all ready are,...Have you heard of the IRS?!!" Yes, I remember the senate hearings several years ago where mothers and fathers were telling stories of how the IRS agents broke down their home doors in the... Signs of Spring: The Rock Harvest
Think that farming is an easy business? After all, we have tractors and power tools now. Think that farmers just sit up on that padded seat and troll around their fields? Some work has to be done... Cable Bay side-stepping public wishes with development
The controversial Cable Bay Development is still a big issue for locals in the Nanaimo area. City of Nanaimo Council seems bent on agreeing to the developers' requests. The latest was to rezone heavy industrial land adjoining the proposed development to 'resort'... 218 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
Nanaimo Clippers End Season Too Soon
Nanaimo Clippers hockey team ended their season Monday night with a five/one loss to their arch rivals Cowichan Capitals. This was the first tier of the five game playoffs and the Capitals took it three... Country Road Bring Me Home
I was raised rural poor. We had two cows, two pigs and a flock of chickens, but no money. We were happy to get second hand clothes. The installation of an indoor toilet was cause for... Premier Accused of Pink Shirt Hypocrisy on Anti-Bullying Day
Premier Gordon Campbell and CKNW talk show host Christie Clark, may wish they had left their pink shirts in the closet as their own bullying baggage is dragged out along with the shirts. Campbell has declared Feb.... Nanaimo Clipper Hockey Team Hometown Heroes
On Sunday afternoon the BCHL Nanaimo Clippers played the Victoria Grizzlies and were thoroughly mauled by them. My husband and I left at the end of the second period as we had seen enough. As we drove through...
created by Barbara McPherson | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
302 views | 42 recommendations | 2 comments
302 views | 42 recommendations | 2 comments
Nanaimo Clippers Lose to Cowichan Capitals
Friday night saw the loyal Clipper fans witnessing another groaner as the Clippers gave up a 1/2 win to the Cowichan Capitals. The Clippers scored early in the first period but gave up a goal to tie it. The... Just in Time For Valentine's Day
I wanted to share with you what some country wit has done to a No Dumping sign. Good advice perhaps. Nanaimo Clippers Win 7/2 Against Alberni Bulldogs
BCHL Nanaimo Clippers chalked up a much needed win against the Alberni Bulldogs Friday night with a 7/2 score. The Clippers drew first blood early in the first period but the big dogs bit back quickly with...Top Members Today
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