Nanaimo honours Japanese Canadian history with new legacy projects at parks

The City of Nanaimo is honouring the history of the Japanese Canadian community with the development of two projects at local parks. The City has been working with the Central Vancouver Island Japanese Canadian Society, also known as 7 Potatoes on the projects.

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100 years of change with the Royal Canadian Legion anniversary

The sun was shining, hot dogs were on the grill, and 50/50 tickets were being sold at the Legion’s 100th anniversary barbecue at their Mount Benson 256 branch on July 18th. Anniversary events for the Legion were held at branches all across Canada, honouring the sacrifices of veterans from the First and Second World Wars and other conflicts through to today.

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Landmark Cinemas renovates and introduces IMAX amidst rise in streaming

Woodgrove Centre’s Landmark cinema has teamed up with IMAX to try to bring movie lovers back to the big screen. The long standing entertainment centre is investing several millions of dollars into renovations including new IMAX and Laser Ultra auditoriums, heated recliner seating and upgraded sound systems. 

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Construction and improvements underway at Nanaimo’s Rotary Bowl

The City of Nanaimo has begun improvements to the Rotary Bowl Track and Field Facility, near the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Work started at the end of June and is expected to continue until October, to meet community demand and possibly attract larger track and field competitions.

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Nanaimo prepares alignment of Off Street Parking bylaw with City Plan

The City of Nanaimo is updating its Off Street Parking Regulations, in a move aimed at making the city more friendly to pedestrians and transit users. Last Monday, June 22 the City of Nanaimo’s councillors voted to update the 2018 “Off Street Parking” regulations.

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