Jen Mollins, realtor

03/27/2026

Nanaimo is so much bigger and more developed now - the hospital, conference centre, Port Theatre, and largest indoor mall on the island. I love looking back at where we came from. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CuHsxzArY/

Nanaimo, B.C. in 1960

02/16/2026

Thinking about moving to Nanaimo? Come visit on Infusion weekend April 24 to 26, lots happening to attract newcomers here. My housing complex has a couple guestrooms held for you, just let me know! island

05/04/2023

Are you interested in learning more about cohousing communities and how they can support a robust and resilient lifestyle? Cohousing Open House Day on May 6th was made for you.

As a proud supporter of the broader family of cohousing communities, Amisto Cohousing Society is excited to share that Driftwood Village Cohousing and Quayside Village Cohousing in North Vancouver are offering tours on this special day. This is your chance to see firsthand how the built and social aspects of cohousing combine to create a unique and thriving community. https://www.amisto.ca/r/4x9

Visiting a cohousing community in person can often inspire the desire to become a resident yourself. Fortunately, you don't have to wait on long interest lists to make that dream a reality. Consider joining an emerging community like East Van Cohousing and Lost Lake Cohousing, who are well into the process of development with expected move-in dates in 2026 and 2025, respectively.

But that's not all - we have several other cohousing community groups at are beginning to form in Duncan/Chemainus on Vancouver Island as well as Squamish and Coquitlam. Our growing effort means we are looking for new members, and we would love to talk with you about joining one of our communities.

A great step to learn more about cohousing is to attend our free Zoom All About Cohousing information sessions. These sessions cover everything you need to know about cohousing and are available for registration at www.amisto.ca/event.

Take a tour on May 6th and discover what makes cohousing communities so special, and then reach out to us.

04/16/2023

Reimaging village life for the 21st century. Our cohousing project has the advantage of an identified property to build a community around. Join an "all about cohousing" zoom call to find out more. www.amisto.ca

04/11/2023

Join an all about cohousing zoom call and hear about know knowing your neighbours and having shared spaces to gather changes lives and builds connection.

Cohousing projects are underway in Nanaimo (Lost Lake) and East Vancouver, with potential sites identified in Duncan, Chemainus, Coquitlam and Squamish.

We would love to see you at the zoom call! Ask questions and hear what others ask about. [email protected]

01/28/2023

You will be truly at home in cohousing, so says the New York Times

12/24/2022

May the holiday season fill your home with joy. May it fill your heart with love. And may it fill your life with laughter. Merry Christmas from all of us to yours, Xo!!

12/10/2022

Our sister cohousing is trying to get started in Chemanius.

Please email Mayor Rob Douglas and the North Cowichan Council ([email protected]) to say that cohousing would be a fantastic use of the former elementary school site on Elliot Street, as Council deliberates. Cohousing projects are different from many other neighbourhoods in that they sustain close, supportive communities and promote a sense of belonging in its individual and family members by providing common facilities and by encouraging open communication and full participation.

Thanks for your help to make cohousing an option for Chemanius.

Project would be at the old Chemainus Elementary School property on Elliott Street

11/26/2022

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11/11/2022

In Flanders Fields

By John McCrae

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie,

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

09/28/2022

Communication and facilitation brings out the true needs and wants for our membership. We want to hear everyone, and to find a solution that is good enough to try. To learn more about this cohousing project, join a zoom info session https://calendly.com/amistocoho/coho-zoom . Can’t wait to see you!

https://www.cohousingco.com/events/sg1-2022

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