Nanaimo Neighbourhood Welcome

09/04/2026

07/23/2026

IRIS is Canada's largest network of optometrists, opticians and ophthalmologists.
Call to make an appointment or drop in to take a look of their great selection of eyewear!
+1 250-754-2212

07/22/2026

We have Canadian Oil Change - Nanaimo in our welcome package with a generous gift certificate for you to use! Drop in !

07/21/2026

Need a dentist , well we have Downtown Nanaimo Dental in our welcome package for you !
Family & cosmetic dentistry in Nanaimo, BC. Providing exceptional dental care, including cleanings, fillings, and full mouth restorations. We welcome all new patients. Free 2-hour parking on Wallace Street or in The Madrona Building parking lot in rear.
+1 250-754-4322

07/20/2026

🍽️ Monday Lunch Together – July 20 🍽️

Join us this Monday for another delicious community lunch at St. Paul's Anglican Church!

This Week's Menu:
🥩 Roast Loin of Pork with Mushroom Sauce
🥕 Glazed Carrots
🥔 Mashed Potatoes

Vegetarian Option:
🍅 Tomato Vegetable Casserole

🥗 Pasta Salad

Everyone is welcome! Bring your family and friends and enjoy a warm, homemade meal in great company. We look forward to seeing you!

📍 St. Paul's Anglican Church

07/20/2026

We have in our welcome package , sign up for this informative event !

07/19/2026

We are proud to have Windows & Install Pros in our welcome package for you !
Proudly Canadian isn’t just something we say. 🦫🫎🏒🐻❄️
It’s where we build, how we work, who we serve, and how we give back.
We manufacture windows and doors locally in BC and Alberta, designed for the real weather Western Canadian homes face, from freezing winters to hot summer installs.
Behind every product is a team of Employee Owners who care deeply about craftsmanship, customer service, and the communities we call home.
Through Centra Cares, we’re proud to give back to local communities across Western Canada, with over $2 million donated to date in support of the people and places that support us.
Built here. Installed here. Giving back here. Backed by people who live here.
Happy Canada Day from Centra Windows and Install Pros 💙🇨🇦
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07/18/2026

You don't have to wait until January to make a fresh start.

Summer can be the perfect time to update your resume, explore new career options, or learn about training opportunities before hiring picks up in the fall.

Whether you're looking for something new or simply wondering what's next, WorkBC is here to help you plan your next move.

07/18/2026

Love the VW beetle! Tomorrow 10-3 come find our table for a free welcome package!

It's hard to believe that this year will mark 40 summers of silly sailing in Nanaimo's harbour.
The 2026 Silly Boat Regatta is being billed as the 40th Anniversary race, but it's more accurately the 40th race – the first one was in 1984.
The regatta was dreamed up that year by D'Arcy Rinald, June Ravnborg and Larry Hume, organized by CHUB Radio to raise money for the Show You Care Society, which provided financial aid to families of children who needed to travel for kidney transplants.
Rinald told 101 Things to See and Do in Nanaimo magazine that with bathtub racing getting faster and more technical, the Silly Boat Regatta was envisioned as an approachable challenge for community members – build a seaworthy vessel in just a few hours. The first-ever Silly Boat Regatta featured only half a dozen boats.
"It's had phenomenal success for something that was a seat-of-the-pants event," Rinald said.
In the early years of the event, the Show You Care Society shut down, but both the organizers and the participants wanted to continue the charitable aspect of the regatta and decided to support the Nanaimo Child Development Centre.
"It certainly is a worthwhile cause and so many little children have received so much help from the Centre," Ravnborg said.