We enthusiastically invite you to participate in the upcoming Annual Mid-Island Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by Colliers International and the Nanaimo Clippers this Friday August 15, 2014. We are excited to announce that CBC hockey commentator Kelly Hrudey will be our special guest in addition to other hockey celebrities.
Colliers International Nanaimo Clippers Golf Tournament and Dinner August 15th
August 10th, 2014 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Colliers International Nanaimo Clippers Golf Tournament and Dinner August 15th)It isn’t mainstream theatre, and that’s the idea behind fringe festivals
August 9th, 2014 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on It isn’t mainstream theatre, and that’s the idea behind fringe festivals)The 4th annual Nanaimo Fringe Festival will run August 14th – 24th, 2014 and 8 companies will perform for live audiences that might love, hate, be transfixed or even startled…it’s perfect for developing, emerging and experimenting artists
Nanaimo’s annual Fringe Festival is about to begin, and it offers 48 plays in 8 days—plus free shows every night. The plays are selected by lottery, including 4 local companies as well as some national and international touring artists, as part of the thriving Canadian Fringe circuit that brings a wave of innovative artists west each summer. Your price of admission goes straight to the artists.
Ross Lockwood returns to ‘earth’ after 120 days in Mars simulation
August 8th, 2014 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Ross Lockwood returns to ‘earth’ after 120 days in Mars simulation)Can you imagine experiencing a long-duration mission on Mars—while here on Earth?
Ross Lockwood grew up in the small Canadian town of Winfield, British Columbia, where he developed a passion for science, engineering, and space exploration. Last week, he arrived “back on Earth” after completing a 120-day-long NASA Mars simulation mission called HI-SEAS. The HI-SEAS project is funded by the NASA Human Research Program for four research missions of extended duration of four months to a year, in an analog of Mars missions.
The rise of Ebola is pushing us to prepare for future outbreaks
August 8th, 2014 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on The rise of Ebola is pushing us to prepare for future outbreaks)West Africa’s Ebola crisis is a harbinger of future outbreaks and a test of how well Canada will do against worse infections, says The Tyee’s Crawford Kilian
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommended July 31, 2014 that Canadians avoid all non-essential travel to Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone due to an ongoing Ebola virus outbreak in the region.
Ebola virus disease (formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever) is a severe, often fatal illness, with a case fatality rate of up to 90%. The infection is transmitted by direct contact with the blood, body fluids and tissues of infected animals or people. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Ebola is one of the world’s most virulent diseases.
Musicians highlight Columbian Centre community party Saturday
August 8th, 2014 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Musicians highlight Columbian Centre community party Saturday)Performers Donna Konsorado and celtic-folk group Trinitude are set to perform at the annual Neighbours Being Neighbours community gathering on Saturday August 9th 
Two Nanaimo-area musicians will be showcasing their talents at an upcoming community festival. Performers Donna Konsorado and celtic-folk group Trinitude are set to perform at the annual Neighbours Being Neighbours community gathering on Saturday (Aug. 9).
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