Public speaks out on school planning process

Consulting the public about school facilities planning options through an online survey and during the summer isn’t a good approach, Nanaimo trustees heard this week. Nine people spoke to trustees as part of the consultation process on the services and values community members believe important in future facilities planning. The speakers took... more

Nanaimo trails impress riders

The third annual B.C. Bike Race – a gruelling seven-stage mountain bike event – ended July 4 in Whistler after seven days of competition that saw participants from around the world ride some of the most beautiful and challenging terrain... more

• Junior T-men playoff bound
• T-men aim to eliminate mistakes
• Soccer Saturday

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Variety spices up Art in the Park event

Forrest Gump would love Nanaimo’s Art in the Park – you just never know what you’re going to get. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays throughout the summer months, downtown’s McGregor Park – directly across from the Port Theatre – hosts artists selling... more

• Funky beats flavour jazz
• Sultry singer
• Brawl leads to music partnership

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Trainers still need training

Fitness is a multi-million dollar industry. From the products that claim to make you svelte if only you order now, to the diet programs that sell you sexy and lean in a bottle, it’s no wonder people’s heads are swimming... more

• Simple acts allow for chance to worship
• Lung association wants pet-free flights
• Comfort call

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Self-government a healthy system

What’s the rush to find a new, simplified way to reconcile aboriginal land claims in B.C.? Dr. Perry Kendall, our articulate provincial health officer, offers some answers in the most detailed study of aboriginal health yet. On the plus side, “Status Indian”... more

• It’s time for some pressure release
• Bench project an opportunity
• Pulp company’s tax dodging just a money-making scheme

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Walkers need support in ‘green’ commuting

To the Editor, Re: City scuttles snow removal off sidewalks, June 18. I would like council to reconsider its decision regarding snow removal on sidewalks on busy pedestrian corridors. I am not concerned with the bylaw that says that individuals must shovel... more

• Turning blind eye offers no solution
• Health care bashing just envy
• Ferry costs cancel visits

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Jackson memorial reflected lifestyle

Michael Jackson is 2009's global warming. Everywhere you look, he's all you see: "Billie Jean" has replaced public service announcements on climate change; we may yet see the price at the pumps go up for a provincial "Jackson Tax" to... more

• Prison zombies tribute to Michael Jackson can't be topped
• Inching towards full metric conversion
• A set-up for the cup?

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