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2017
NANAIMO
BUSINESS RESOURCE
+ relocation guide
NANAIMO
RELOCATION GUIDE
CHAMBER MEMBER
DIRECTORY
BUSINESS RESOURCE
REFERENCE
Produced By:
Better Community Through Better Business
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EDITOR
Greater Nanaimo
Chamber of Commerce
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Nanaimo Chamber Business
MARKETING AND
Member Information Resource Reference
ADVERTISING SALES
Brett Watts
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Greater Nanaimo
CEO MESSAGE
Chamber of Commerce
“Better Community through Better Business” is more than our tag line, it’s our commitment
2133 Bowen Road
to a goal to make life better in our beautiful community by helping businesses succeed.
Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H8
The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce serves a community of 6,000 licensed
t. (250) 756-1191
businesses and a regional population of 100,000. We create special occasions like Nanaimo’s
e. info@nanaimochamber.bc.ca
annual Business and Community Achievement Awards recognizing the top 20 businesses
nanaimochamber.bc.ca and community organizations, the Business Expo held during Small Business Month, our
Christmas Luncheon & Auction with close to 500 guests and many other entertaining
/NanaimoChamber
events. Throughout the year, we offer unique and valuable low cost and no-cost professional
/NanaimoChamber development opportunities to members, particularly with our ‘Good Morning Mastery’
series. And we develop programming and advocacy for specific sectors like tourism, tech
/company/nanaimo- and manufacturing.
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We present monthly luncheons that regularly attract 100+ guests to hear speakers of social
and economic significance. We shine the spotlight on individual member businesses by
SPONSORS helping them host networking events called ‘Business After Business’.
The Chamber offers its members optional group health insurance programs for businesses
with as few as one employee. We provide financial merchant programs that are among the
lowest priced in the marketplace. Our “Member 2 Member” program provides discounts
on fuel purchases, travel, accommodations and dozens of other offers – all the time, year-
round from your neighbouring members.
We also focus energy on ‘government advocacy’ as we continually explore ways to break
down barriers to business success by helping all levels of government understand that
making it easier to do business helps the entire community in many ways.
Today’s Chamber is an excellent venue to initiate business contacts, procure business
development resources, engage in Nanaimo’s corporate social scene and expose your
unique value proposition in a variety of environments.
And lastly, we would like to extend a special thank-you to our Community Partners and
Harbour Air for helping us create this inaugural publication.
Contact me at ceo@nanaimochamber.bc.ca with your comments and feedback whether you
are a newcomer, considering a move to Nanaimo for your business, or a long-time member
of our community. Your input is essential to improving the Chamber’s performance and
helping Build a Better Community through Better Business!
Kim Smythe, President & CEO
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Welcome To Nanaimo The City of Nanaimo is a community of 90,000 located on the east side of Vancouver Island, approximately 110 km north of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. The Regional District of Nanaimo has a population of approximately 150,000. The primary trading and services area served by Nanaimo is the 400,000 people living north of the Malahat – about half of Vancouver Island! OUR HISTORY Nanaimo was first settled thousands of years ago by the Coast Salish Peoples who named the area “Sne-ney-mous” which means “a meeting or gathering place”. The Coast Salish traveled from villages along the Nanaimo River and False Narrows to build longhouses at Departure Bay. The Snuneymuxw First Nation is one of the largest Nations in B.C. with a population of over 1,700 people. Snuneymuxw territory encompasses one of the most productive and resource rich areas at the heart of the Salish Sea. Change began with Imperial Spain’s explorers charting these coastal waters in 1791. Control over the area passed to the British Empire in the early 19th century and the first settlers arrived in the early 1800’s and set up a trading post, which established Nanaimo as an important hub of commerce. A fort was erected by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1853 and is now a restored landmark. From 1852 until 1952, Nanaimo was primarily a coal town. Originally, coal-burning ships refueled here and coal was exported in large quantities from numerous mines in the area. The City of Nanaimo was incorporated as a municipality in 1874. By the middle of the 20th century, increased demand for lumber and a declining need for coal brought the area’s thriving forests to the forefront. Nanaimo’s fishery also maintained a high profile as an economic driver during this time. Around the turn of the millennium, economic conditions were changing dramatically and resource industries started to lose their position as the driving forces of business and employment in the region. Nanaimo has since risen in prominence as a centre for education, health care, government services, tech innovation & development, communications, tourism and as a transportation centre. This changing economic landscape will shape Nanaimo’s future and its changing demographics. Meanwhile, Nanaimo continues to develop as a centre for the meeting and movement of products and people – a gathering place, as always. CLIMATE Nanaimo boasts one of the mildest and sunniest climates in Canada, experiencing close to 1850 hours of sunshine annually. The city is protected from Pacific weather systems bya range of mountains which run the length of Vancouver Island. Nanaimo’s climate is also moderated by the Strait of Georgia. The region’s range of moderate precipitation makes it the ideal place for year-round recreational pursuits. You can truly golf, sail, surf and ski all on the same day for many months of the year!
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Nanaimo Chamber
Member Information
NANAIMO Who Are We? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
What Membership Offers . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CHAMBER Top 10 Reasons
to Join the Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Networking Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MEMBER Marketing Opportunities
with the Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chamber Programs
INFORMATION and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Image by Dirk Heydemann of HA photography
WHO ARE WE? WHAT MEMBERSHIP OFFERS
The Greater Nanaimo
Chamber of Commerce ADVOCACY
helps to build a “Better Have a voice with all
levels of government
Community through Better
Business.” As a non-profit, LEARNING NETWORKING
membership organization, Opportunities for Events that
we are committed to professional connect you
providing our members growth with the
with benefits and services business
community
designed to enhance
business opportunities that
stimulate the economic
growth of Nanaimo. We are
self-funded and managed
by a volunteer Board of
Directors and professional
BENEFITS CREDIBILITY
Exclusive rates and Raise your reputation
staff. Our members
member-to-member
represent a cross-section discounts
of local businesses and COMMUNITY
organizations of all sizes. Stand out and be noticed
A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
BROADEN AND ENRICH YOUR BUSINESS SKILLS
NEVER STOP LEARNING.
Contact the Chamber for Session Dates MAY 4, 2017 | PORT THEATRE
250.756.1191 www.nanaimochamber.bc.ca
www.nanaimochamber.bc.ca
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TOP 10 REASONS
TO JOIN THE CHAMBER CHAMBER eBLASTS
1. COMMUNITY
ANOTHER MEMBER-ONLY BENEFIT
Help to nurture a strong business climate in Greater Nanaimo that
attracts and retains the best and brightest operators, employees,
customers and investors.
2. NETWORKING
ADVERTISE
Maximize your business’ potential by connecting with customers
and suppliers frequently and effectively.
DIRECTLY
3. HAVE A VOICE
Your Chamber of Commerce has the vital role in the business
TO OUR
community of being an advocate and leader for business interests
in the Nanaimo region. It is perhaps the most behind-the-scenes,
yet important role your Chamber plays - fighting for the success
NETWORK
of our business community in a vibrant and diverse economy.
4. POWERFUL ONLINE LISTING PROMOTE YOUR NEWS, EVENTS,
Your business is most likely to appear on the first page of search OFFERS, OR PRODUCTS TO THE
engines by being part of the Chamber’s online directory.
CHAMBER’S EXCLUSIVE DATABASE
5. TARGET YOUR MARKETING Contact the Chamber to Book Today!
250.756.1191
Promote your business to the Chamber Membership www.nanaimochamber.bc.ca
and leverage our unique database of local business leaders.
6. INFORMATION FROM THE SOURCE
Position yourself to be proactive by learning about new MONTHLY
developments, policy changes and trends from high-level sources.
CHAMBER LUNCHEONS
7. DISCOUNTED BUSINESS SERVICES
Our negotiated member-to-member (M2M) program and
NETWORK
benefit provider discounts will help your organization reduce
day-to-day expenses.
WITH YOUR
8. INFLUENCE CHAMBER POLICY
As a member, your voice is important and what you say impacts
Chamber policy. The Chamber leaders you select will listen to the
BUSINESS
issues that most deeply impact your business, creating policies
that guide the Chamber’s advocacy efforts.
9. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Never stop learning. Keep your business skills sharp by attending
an educational session offered through our Good Morning
COMMUNITY
Mastery professional development series.
10. PROMOTION
FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Share your organization’s news and information in the Chamber’s
TO INSPIRE AND INFORM
weekly Newsline and social media channels.
Contact the Chamber to Book Today!
250.756.1191
www.nanaimochamber.bc.ca
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NETWORKING EVENTS Business Expo
The Chamber is proud to present Nanaimo’s 10th annual
Networking Luncheons Business Expo at the VI Conference Centre. The event brings
Our monthly luncheons offer members and guests an opportunity to together over 120 businesses and organizations to showcase
keep informed on current Chamber activities and topics of interest their product and services. FREE to all attendees, the event
to the business community. The format includes networking, buffet is a ringing endorsement of the strength of the business
lunch, introduction of new members, and a key-note speaker. Our community. Contact the Chamber to book your booth or
speakers include both local and out of town business and government discuss sponsorship opportunities. October 5, 2017
leaders who deal with subjects of concern to business operators.
Christmas Luncheon
2nd Wednesday of each month (some exceptions ) Wind down the business year with your fellow Chamber
11:00 am ~ 1:00 pm (Reservations are required) members and guests at Nanaimo’s largest Christmas party! Join
Contact the Chamber for dates and registration info us at VICC and enjoy great food, networking, entertainment,
Contact the Chamber for sponsorship and keynote and a Live & Silent Auction to get some Christmas shopping
speaking opportunities. done! Contact the Chamber to register. Tickets available for
groups and individuals. December 8, 2017
Business After Business
Business After Business is a monthly networking event held at a
member’s place of business. The event offers a unique opportunity for
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
members, guests, and the colleagues and clients of the host to meet in
a relaxed social atmosphere, and: WITH THE CHAMBER
> Develop new business contacts & exchange ideas Contact the Chamber for Advertising
> Identify new sources of supply and sponsorship opportunities.
> Learn about other members products / services
Monday Member Message (aka eBlast)
> Meet potential customers, friends and business associates
Send your custom email message directly to the
4th Thursday of the month – 5:00 to 7:00 pm Chamber’s unique database to expand the awareness of
No cost to attend. your organization’s news or special offers. An exclusive
Contact the Chamber for hosting opportunities and pricing. member-only benefit!
Good Morning Mastery Newsline e-Newsletter
A professional development series held monthly at the Chamber and Our member newsletter is emailed weekly each Friday. It
designed to broaden and enrich leadership capabilities and business is your one-stop source for information on the Chamber,
skills. The Chamber brings together expert business panels and speakers members, the community, and the local business scene.
to help members increase their capacity and strengthen their skills.
Business Resource & Relocation Guide
Contact the Chamber for dates and registration info.
An exclusive publication produced by the Chamber to
New Member Breakfast provide business resources and Nanaimo relocation
Join us and fellow members at the Chamber to meet with our information. All members receive a FREE contact listing
benefit providers and learn how to maximize your privileges. amongst the Directory.
No cost to attend.
Member-to-Member (M2M) Value Program
Promote your products/services to Chamber members by
offering a discount or rebate of your choice. Members will
SPECIAL EVENTS identify themselves with a key tag to receive the benefit. All
Contact the Chamber for sponsorship opportunities. employees are eligible to take advantage of the M2M discounts.
Business and Community Achievement Awards Social Media Promotion
We reach out to the business community for nominations in approximately Expand your reach by leveraging the Nanaimo Chamber’s
20 categories of business and then honour the winners in an Oscar-style social media channels by relaying your message through our
show at the Port Theatre. May 4, 2017 social media portfolio.
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followed by a dinner and auction. Guests and future-members welcome!
Business Card & Brochure Racking
Contact the Chamber for registration info and sponsorship opportunities.
The Chamber has space to rack your business cards and/or
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brochures in our office.
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ReferenceTable of Contents
City of Nanaimo
Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . 14 BUSINESS
RESOURCE
Starting up a business
in Nanaimo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
14 Steps To Starting
REFERENCE
Your Own Small Business . . . . . . . . . . 14
Quick Reference Links
to Other Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
British Columbia’s
Small Business Resources . . . . . . . . . . 15
Image by Dirk Heydemann of HA photography
13CITY OF NANAIMO STARTING A BUSINESS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NANAIMO
www.investnanaimo.com/business-environment Thinking of moving to Nanaimo to start a
Business composition business? Check out these websites.
As with Canadian business composition, the majority of the businesses Incorporation & Financing & Business
in the Nanaimo region are small to medium size enterprises. Registration BC Launch Support
Approximately 88 percent of the businesses are small, employing fewer Business Registry Community Futures
www.bcbusinessregistry.ca Development
than 19 people; 155 businesses (4%) have more than 50 employees.
Corporation
Businesses operating in Nanaimo are required to have a City of Business Licenses,
www.cfnanaimo.org
Zoning, Building Permits
Nanaimo business licence. As of Dec 31, 2015 there were 5,782
licences issued for businesses operating in the city. City of Nanaimo Small Business BC
www.nanaimo.ca www.smallbusinessbc.ca
Most of Nanaimo’s businesses are locally owned operations. 67%
describe themselves as locally owned and operated, 3% are franchise
operations and 9.49% are branch offices of larger companies. 14 STEPS TO STARTING YOUR
Home-based businesses account for about 36% of total business licences
OWN SMALL BUSINESS IN BC
issued. Many people choose to use their home as a “business incubator” www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/employment-business-and-econom-
ic-development/business-management/small-business/ssbg.pdf
to test their initial business ideas and later move into commercial space.
The figure below details the number of business licences issued by 1. Make Sure Running a Small Business is Right for You
the city of Nanaimo, by industry sector. As of December 31, 2015, the · www.smallbusinessbc.ca
construction sector had the highest number of licenses, accounting 2. Decide on a Business Structure
for 17.4% of the total. The retail sector has the second highest number · www.bcregistryservices.bc.ca
of business licences accounting for 14.0% of the total. The chart does · www.corporationscanada.ic.gc.ca
not include unlicensed businesses, government service operations, or 3. Develop a Business Plan
not-for-profit organizations. City of Nanaimo data includes businesses · www.smallbusinessbc.ca
of every size including single proprietors. 4. Secure Your Financing
Business Licences, by industry 2015 · www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/search
· www.ic.gc.ca/csbfp
Management of Companies & Enterprises 2 · www.futurepreneur.ca
Utilities 3 · www.womensenterprise.ca
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 15 · www.communityfutures.ca
Information & Cultural Industries 37 5. Choose a Business Name and Have it Approved
Education & Training 67 1.2%
· www.bcregistry.gov.bc.ca/nro
Wholesale Trade 101 1.7%
Finance & Insurance 124 2.1% 6. Register Your Business
Total = 5,782
Manufacturing 135 2.3% · www.bcbusinessregistry.ca
Transportation, Warehousing & Storage 153 2.6%
7. Secure Your Online Presence
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 181 3.1%
Accommodation & Food Services 337 5.8% 8. Register for Provincial Sales Tax (PST)
Administration & Support, Waste Mgt 442 7.6% · www.gov.bc.ca/pst
Real Estate & Leasing 465 8.0%
9. Register for Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Healthcare & Social Assistance 572 9.9 %
Other Services (except Public Administration) 605 10.5% 10. Complete Other Registrations
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 729 12.6% · www.worksafebc.com
Retail 809 14% · www.cra-arc.gc.ca
Construction 1,005 17.4%
11. Investigate Additional Business Registrations and
Source: City of Nanaimo 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200
Requirements
Trade area · www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb
· www.itabc.ca
Nanaimo’s location has helped the city develop as an important retail,
· www.cipo.gc.ca
service, transportation and distribution centre for central and northern
12. Identify Permit and Licensing Requirements
Vancouver Island. The city has about 57% of the Nanaimo Regional District
· www.bizpal.ca
population, but has 75% of the region’s retail and service floor space.
13. Get Support
The city’s primary trade area comprises about 154,495 people drawn
· www.mentorshipbc.ca
from the Nanaimo Regional District and the town of Ladysmith. This
trade area has been growing due to population growth. On average, the 14. Check Out Other Useful Resources
primary trade area grew by 5.7% between 2006 and 2011. · www.smallbusinessbc.ca
· www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca
14QUICK REFERENCES BRITISH COLUMBIA’S SMALL
TO OTHER WEBSITES BUSINESS RESOURCES
BC Auto Insurance Medical Services Plan Aboriginal Business Futurpreneur
www.icbc.com/autoplan www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/ Service Network www.futurpreneur.ca
msp/infoben/eligible.html www.absn.ca
BCAA Import / Export Guide
www.bcaa.com Nanaimo Airport Commission Aboriginal Small www.gov.bc.ca/import-
www.nanaimoairport.com Business Resources exportguide
BC Ferries www.gov.bc.ca
www.bcferries.com Nanaimo Port Authority Industry Training Authority
www.npa.ca Address Change BC www.itabc.ca
Better Business Bureau www.addresschange.gov.bc.ca
of Vancouver Island Real Estate Listings Investment Capital Programs
www.vi.bbb.org www.REALTOR.ca BC Jobs Plan www.equitycapital.gov.bc.ca
bcjobsplan.gov.bc.ca
City Of Nanaimo Regional District of Nanaimo LNG-Buy BC
Economic Development www.rdn.bc.ca BC Online lngbuybc.force.com
www.investnanaimo.com www.bconline.gov.bc.ca
Service BC MentorshipBC
College of Physicians www.governmentagents.gov.bc.ca BCBid www.mentorshipbc.ca
& Surgeons of BC www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca
www.cpsbc.ca/node/216 Service Canada Ministry of
www.servicecanada.gc.ca BizPaL
International Trade
Government of B.C. www.bcbizpal.ca
www.mit.gov.bc.ca/icp
www.gov.bc.ca Tourism British Columbia
www.hellobc.com BritishColumbia.ca
Ministry of Small Business
www.britishcolumbia.ca/invest
Island Health Authority and Red Tape Reduction
www.viha.ca Tourism Vancouver Island
Business Development www.gov.bc.ca/smallbusiness
www.vancouverisland.travel
Bank of Canada
Ladysmith Nanaimo Public OneStop Business Registry
Welcome Wagon www.bdc.ca
Schools / School District #68 www.bcbusinessregistry.ca
www.sd68.bc.ca www.welcomewagon.ca
Canada Business Network
www.canadabusiness.ca Service BC
Vancouver Island University
www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca
www.viu.ca Canada Revenue Agency
www.cra-arc.gc.ca Small Business BC
www.smallbusinessbc.ca
Canadian Company
Capabilities Database Small Business
www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ccc-rec. Profile Highlights
nsf/eng/Home www.gov.bc.ca/smallbusi-
nesshighlights
Canadian Franchise
Association Small Business Resources
www.cfa.ca www.smallbusinessbc.ca
Canadian Intellectual Starting a Restaurant in B.C.
Property Office www.gov.bc.ca/startingarestaurant
www.cipo.gc.ca
Starting a Small
Community Futures Business Guide
British Columbia www.gov.bc.ca/starting-
www.communityfutures.ca asmallbusiness
Corporate Online Western Economic
www.corporateonline.gov.bc.ca Diversification Canada
www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng
Corporations Canada
www.corporationscanada.ic.gc.ca Women’s Enterprise Centre BC
www.womensenterprise.ca
Employers’ Advisers Office
www.gov.bc.ca/employersadvisers WorkBC.ca
www.workbc.ca
Employment Standards Branch
www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb WorkBC Employment
eTaxBC Services Centres
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ www.WorkBCCentres.ca
taxes/sales-taxes/pst WorkSafeBC
FrontCounter BC www.worksafebc.com
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Guide Table of Contents
NANAIMO Municipal Government Services . . . . 18
Governances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RELOCATION Infrastructure & Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
GUIDE
Motor Vehicle Licensing
and Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Major Financial Institutions . . . . . . . . . 20
Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Media & Communications . . . . . . . . . . 21
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Vancouver Island University . . . . . . . . 27
Colleges and Trade Schools . . . . . . . . 27
Employment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Health & Community Services . . . . . . 28
Health Care in British Columbia . . . . . 28
Seniors Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Seniors Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Community Services & Recreation . . 30
Image by Dirk Heydemann of HA photography
17MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES
GOVERNANCE
Nanaimo City Council
An elected Council comprised of a Mayor and eight Councillors governs the City of Nanaimo. Member Legislative
Assembly (MLA)
They can be contacted at mayor&council@nanaimo.ca. A list of their individual contacts is available
on the city website: www.nanaimo.ca or call the city at (250) 754-4251 Michelle Stilwell
Nanaimo-Parksville
Public Safety michellestilwellmla.ca
Policing services are provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Their non-emergency Leonard Krog
number is (250) 754-2345. For more information on local police services, click on Nanaimo
www.nanaimo.ca/EN/main/departments/Police.html www.leonardkrog-mla.ca
Fire Protection Doug Routley
Nanaimo-North Cowichan
Fire protection is provided by the City of Nanaimo Fire Department from seven fire stations located
dougroutley.ca
around the city. Their non-emergency number is 250-753-7311. Information: http://www.nanaimo.
ca/EN/main/departments/FireRescue.html Member of Parliament (MP)
Sheila Malcolmson
Ambulance Services Nanaimo-Ladysmith
Call 250-758-8181 for non-emergency. 911 in case of any emergency. sheilamalcolmson.ndp.ca
Regional District of Nanaimo Snuneymuxw
The Regional District of Nanaimo provides regional government services in Nanaimo, Lantzville, First Nation
Parksville, Qualicum Beach and seven unincorporated Electoral Areas on the east coast of Vancouver John Wesley, Chief
Island. The RDN’s primary governing roles include public transit, solid waste management, regional www.snuneymuxw.ca
parks management, and environmental stewardship. Find more information: www.rdn.bc.ca or
Vancouver Island
phone 250-390-4111, Toll-Free in BC: 1-877-607-4111
University
Dr. Ralph Andrew Nilson
President and Vice-Chancellor
UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE www.viu.ca
Electricity Greater Nanaimo
Electricity is provided by BC Hydro, a Provincial Crown Corporation. For detailed rate information Chamber of Commerce
for businesses, contact BC Hydro’s Nanaimo office at 1-800-224-9376. www.bchydro.com Greg Phillips, Chair
www.nanaimochamber.bc.ca
Natural Gas
Rates vary with consumption / usage classification. Contact the Nanaimo office of FortisBC at Nanaimo Port Authority
(250) 751-8300. www.fortisbc.com Moira Jackson, Chair
www.npa.ca
Heating Oil
The primary local supplier is Columbia Fuels. www.columbiafuels.com School District 68
Enex Fuels is another provider: www.enexfuels.ca John Blain, Superintendent
www.sd68.bc.ca
Garbage Disposal & Recycling
The City and Regional District provide weekly residential garbage, recycling and compost collection Nanaimo Airport
Commission
and disposal services. Information here: http://www.nanaimo.ca/Garbage_Calendar or contact:
250-758-5222. Businesses are required to contract commercial waste management service providers. Lucie Gosselin, Chair
www.nanaimoairport.com
A listing of these is available on the Chamber website in our ‘Member Directory’.
Island Health
Telephone
Cellular service is available from all popular carriers. Telus and Shaw both provide land-line Don Hubbard, Board Chair
www.viha.ca
telephone communications infrastructure with main installation, sales and services stationed in
Nanaimo. For additional information, contact Telus at 1-888-811-2828 (www.telus.com) or Shaw Regional District
at (250) 760-1999 (www.shaw.ca) of Nanaimo
Bill Veenhoff
Internet Access www.rdn.bc.ca
Although there is not a municipal ‘free wi-fi’ policy, Shaw Go Wi-fi operates in Nanaimo. Most
businesses, especially hospitality and service businesses offer free wi-fi when frequenting their business.
18TRANSPORTATION MOTOR VEHICLE
One of Nanaimo’s greatest natural assets is it geographic location. LICENSING AND INSURANCE
It accounts for its early establishment as a ‘gathering place’ and has
led to its acknowledgement as a transportation hub for the region. For New Residents
An all-weather airport, floatplane terminal, 3 BC Ferries terminals, Driver’s License
a recently enhanced highway system (Island Parkway), and a public If you are new to British Columbia and drive a vehicle, you need to
transit system spanning a widely spread-out community. The obtain a BC driver’s license within 90 days of moving here. This can be
average commute time from the outer boundaries of the city to done at the Service BC Government Agents Office located at 460 Selby
downtown is 20 minutes. Street in Nanaimo or at ICBC Driver Licensing at 6475 Metral Drive.
Air New residents who hold a Canadian, American, Austrian, German,
The Nanaimo Airport – YCD, operated by the Nanaimo Airport Swiss, Japanese, or South Korean license can usually complete their
Commission, is located 15 km south of the city. It is an all-weather license exchange the same day, provided they bring all necessary
(ILS) airport capable of handling medium size passenger jets (Boeing documents. Visit: http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing
737’s etc). The airport’s commercial interests are served by carriers Students: If you normally reside out-of-province but are attending a
such as WestJet, Air Canada & Island Express offering multiple flights recognized BC educational institution, you can continue using your
daily to Vancouver, Calgary, Victoria, Abbotsford, Boundary Bay, valid non-BC driver’s license.
Sunshine Coast and Comox. Charter services are also available.
For additional information, contact the airport at (250) 245-2157 Automobile Insurance
(www.nanaimoairport.com). All motorists in BC must carry basic automobile insurance. For
The Nanaimo Seaplane Terminal, operated by the Nanaimo Port residents, it is provided through the Insurance Corporation of
Authority, provides customer comfort and technical/security services British Columbia’s (ICBC) Basic Autoplan. For more information:
for seaplane flights from downtown Nanaimo aboard carriers http://www.icbc.com/insurance/
Harbour Air (www.harbourair.com), Sunshine Coast Air (www.
sunshinecoastair.com) and West Coast Air. Charter flights are also
available. Multiple daily regularly scheduled flights to YVR South, the
Sunshine Coast and the downtown Vancouver Float Plane Terminal
are available. Seair Seaplanes offers flights from their Departure Bay
terminal. www.seairseaplanes.com
Daily Helijet service operates from the Port of Nanaimo Cruise Ship
Terminal, next to downtown Nanaimo, landing at their Heliport on
the downtown Vancouver waterfront next to SkyTrain, WestCoast
Leonard Krog
MLA for Nanaimo
Express, and Seabus in the heart of the waterfront commercial district.
www.helijet.com
Ferries 4-77 Victoria Cres.
Regularly scheduled ferry service is available between Nanaimo and Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9
Mon - Fri, 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm
Vancouver via the Departure Bay/Horseshoe Bay route (1 hour 40
minutes) or the Duke Point/Tsawwassen (2 hour) route. The third T: 250-714-0630 · F: 250-714-0859
ferry terminal operated by BC Ferries runs between downtown
Nanaimo and Gabriola Island (40 minutes). Adjacent communities
offer BC Ferry services to Gulf Islands. For more information, contact
BC Ferries at 1-888-BCFERRY (223-3779). www.bcferries.com
Public Transit
RDN Transit System
250-390-4531
www.bctransit.com/nanaimo/home
Taxis
Yellow Cab Nanaimo
(250) 751-1111
www.nanaimotaxi.ca
AC Taxi Nanaimo
(250) 753-1231 www.leonardkrog-mla.ca
AC Taxi Nanaim leonard.krog.mla@leg.bc.ca
19MAJOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Bank Of Montreal Canadian Western Bank HSBC Scotiabank
www.bmo.com www.cwbank.com www.hsbc.ca www.scotiabank.ca
Dickenson Branch 6475 Metral Drive 101-6551 Aulds Road Main Branch
6908 North Island Hwy. (250) 390-0088 (250) 390-0668 65 Commercial St.
(250) 390-5086 (250) 716-2300
Coast Capital Savings Island Savings
Terminal Park Branch Credit Union Credit Union Nored Plaza Branch
1533 Estevan Rd. www.coastcapitalsavings.com www.iscu.com 101-6750 N. Island Hwy.
(250) 754-0564 (250) 390-5975
6581 Aulds Rd. 97-6631 Island Hwy. N.
Business Development (888) 517-7000 (250) 390-7070 TD Canada Trust
Bank of Canada www.tdcanadatrust.com
Coastal Community Royal Bank Of Canada
www.bdc.ca Beaufort Branch
Credit Union www.rbc.com
500-6581 Aulds Rd. www.cccu.ca 1588 Boundary Crescent
Main Branch
Nanaimo, B.C. (250) 754-0250 (250) 716-2600
Bowen Rd. Branch 205 Commercial St.
Canadian Imperial 2350 Labieux Rd (250) 741-3500 Terminal Park Plaza Branch
Bank Of Commerce 250) 758-2711 1-1150 Terminal Ave. N.
Brooks Landing Branch
www.cibc.ca (250) 754-7731
Harbourfront Plaza 110-2000 Island Hwy. N.
Port Place Branch 111-59 Wharf St. (250) 758-7381 Longwood Station Branch
66-650 Terminal Ave. (250) 754-3111 1-5777 Turner Road
(250) 716-2060 Woodgrove Centre Branch (250) 390-1248
Hammond Bay Branch 49-6631 North Island Hwy.
North Island Hwy. Branch 6365 Hammond Bay (250) 390-4311
6570 North Island Hwy. (250) 390-4312
(250) 756-3430
Southgate Branch
Country Club Branch 111-50 Tenth St.
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20SHOPPING MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
Shopping Centres Newspapers Radio Stations
4Port Place Shopping Centre - 650 S. Terminal Avenue Nanaimo News Bulletin Coast 91.7 FM
777B Poplar St. (250) 754-9170
Anchor Tenants: Thrifty Foods, London Drugs, BC Liquor Store, Great Nanaimo, BC V9S 2H7 www.917coastfm.com
Canadian Casino, CIBC, TD/Canada Trust, Wendy’s, Noodle Box, (250) 753-3707
Subway, Dollarama, Medical Arts, Life Lab www.nanaimobulletin.com Jim Pattison
Broadcasting
Beban Plaza - 2220 Bowen Road Vancouver Island www.islandradio.bc.ca
Anchor Tenants: Quality Foods, Central Drugs, Landlubbers Pub Business Examiner
25 Cavan St. The Wolf – 106.9 FM
Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T9 (250) 758-1131
Brooks Landing -2000 N. Island Highway www.1069thewolf.com
(250) 758-2684
Anchor Tenants: Save-On-Foods, Royal Bank, Staples, Home Hard- www.businessvi.ca
ware, Shanghai City Restaurant The Wave – 102.3 FM
www.terracap.ca/terracapnew/brooks-landing-shopping-centre-nanaimo-bc Publications (250) 758-1131
www.1023thewave.com
Nanaimo Magazine
Country Club Mall - 3200 Island Highway Unit 2, 93 Commercial St. Television Stations
Anchor Tenants: Save-On-Foods, Liquor Store, CIBC, JYSK Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G3
CHEK TV
www.countryclubcentre.com (250) 741-8801
www.nanaimomagazine.ca Phone: (250) 383-2435
www.cheknews.ca
Dickinson Crossing - 6900 Island Highway North
Anchor Tenants: Cabela’s, Dairy Queen, Nesbitt Burns, KFC-Taco Bell, CTV Vancouver Island
Pet Smart, Home Outfitters, Home Sense (250) 381-2484
www.ctvvancouverisland.ca
Longwood Station - 5765 Turner Road
Shaw Cable
Anchor Tenants: Thrifty Foods, BC Liquor Store, Boston Pizza, TD/
(250) 760-1999
Canada Trust. Longwood Brew Pub, Popeye’s www.shaw.ca
Nanaimo North Town Centre - 4750 Rutherford Road
Anchor Tenants: Canadian Tire, Lowes, Sears, Galaxy Theatres, Lon-
don Drugs, Fairway Market
www.nanaimonorth.com
North Ridge Centre - 5800 Turner Road
Anchor Tenants: Quality Foods, A & W, Cactus Club, Northridge
Fitness Centre, Northridge Husky
Southgate - 10th Street & Island Highway
Anchor Tenants: Riverside Market, Coastal Community Credit
Union, Pharmasave, Rexall, Chase River Liquor Store, Petro Canada
Terminal Park - 1533 Estevan Road
Anchor Tenants: Liquor Store, Bank of Montreal, Burger King,
Bulk Barn
ASBESTOS
MOLD · LEAD
University Village - 530-5th Street
Anchor Tenants: Quality Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart, University
Village Liquor Store, Shoppers Drug Mart, Value Village, Bosley’s,
Harbour City Bingo
Woodgrove Centre - 6631 N. Island Hwy 877.755.9966
Anchor Tenants: Wal-Mart, The Bay, GAP, Toys ‘R’ Us,
Avalon Cinemas WWW.PRO-PACIFIC.CA
www.woodgrovecentre.com
Residential & Commercial
21HOUSING
Real Estate Rentals
460 Realty 101 Apartments
(250) 591-4601 www.101apartments.com
www.460realty.com
460 Property Management
Century 21 Harbour Realty (250) 591-4603
(250) 760-1066 www.460pm.com
www.century21.ca/harbourrealty
24/7 Apartments
Coldwell Banker for Rent – Nanaimo
Slegg Realty www.247apartments.com
(250) 756-9700
Ardent Property
Colliers International Management
(250) 740-1060 (250) 753-0881
www.collierscanada.com/en/ www.ardentproperties.com
people/Jason-Winton
Gottarent.com
Engel & Volkers www.gottarent.com/bc/nanaimo
(250) 591-0388
www.nanaimo.evcanada.com/en Pacific Edge Properties
(250) 824-0266
For Sale By Owner www.pacificedgeproperties.ca
(888) 506-3726
Places 4 Rent – Nanaimo
Multiple Listing www.places4rent.com
Service - Canada
Proline Management
www.REALTOR.ca
(250) 754-6440
NAI Commercial www.prolinemanagement.com
(250) 753-5757
Realty Executives
www.naivanisle.ca
(250) 753-9688
New Real Estate www.realtyexecutivesnanaimo.com
Developments
RE/MAX Property
www.1stview.ca/c6-Nanai-
Management
mo-Vancouver-Island-BC/
(250) 751-1223
www.rentalsnaniamo.com
Realty Executives
Mid-Island
Royal Lepage
(250) 753-9668
Nanaimo Realty
www.realtyexecutivesnanaimo.com (250) 758-7653
www.royallepagenanaimo.ca
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
(250) 751-1223 Widsten Property
remaxofnanaimo.com Management
(250) 753-8200
Royal Lepage
www.islandrent.com
Nanaimo Realty
(250) 756-1132 Support Services
www.royallepagenanaimo.ca
Nanaimo Affordable
Royal Lepage Nanaimo Housing Society
Realty Gabriola www.nahs.ca
(250) 247-2088
www.royallepagegabriolaisland.ca Nanaimo District Senior
Citizens’ Housing
Sutton Group Development Society
West Coast Realty www.ndschds.org
(250) 756-2112
www.suttonnanaimo.com
Tenant Questions
www.tenantsbc.ca
Vancouver Island www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/
Real Estate Board housing-tenancy/residen-
tial-tenancies
vancouverislandsymphony.com (250) 390-4212
www.vireb.com
250.754.0177
2223
EDUCATION
Nanaimo Ladysmith Coal Tyee Elementary Randerson Ridge VAST
Public Schools / 2280 Sun Valley Dr. Elementary 355 Wakesiah Ave.
School District #68 (250) 729-0450 6021 Nelson Rd. (250) 740-2038
(250) 758-5076
www.sd68.bc.ca Departure Bay Elementary Home Schooling
3004 Departure Bay Rd. Rock City Elementary
School Board Office North Island Distance
(250) 758-6541 3741 Departure Bay Rd.
(250) 754-5521 Education
(250) 758-2434
395 Wakesiah Ave. (250) 337-5300
Fairview Elementary
Rutherford Elementary www.navigatenides.com
205 Howard St.
Secondary 5840 Hammond Bay Rd.
(250) 753-3418 Nanaimo Independent
*schools with French immersion (250) 758-5331
Forest Park Elementary
Schools
Cedar Community 2050 Latimer Rd. Seaview Elementary Aspengrove School
Secondary (250) 758-6892 7000 Lantzville Rd. 7660 Clark Dr.
1640 MacMillan Rd. (250) 390-4022 (250) 390-2201
(250) 722-2414 Frank J Ney Elementary www.aspengroveschool.ca
5301 Williamson Rd. Uplands Park Elementary
Dover Bay Secondary (250) 729-8045 3821 Stronach Dr. Nanaimo Christian School
6135 McGirr Rd. (250) 758-3252 198 Holland Road
(250) 756-4595 Gabriola Elementary (250) 754-4512
680 North Rd. Alternate www.ncsnanaimo.com
John Barsby Gabriola Island, BC K-12 Island Connect
Community School (250) 247-9342 4355 Jinglepot Road Nanaimo Montessori
550 7th St. (250) 756-9901 945 Waddington Rd.
(250) 753-8211 Georgia Avenue (250) 753-0649
Community School Nanaimo Career & Technical www.nanaimomontessorischool.org
Ladysmith Secondary 625 Georgia Ave. 355 Wakesiah Ave.
710 - 6th Ave. Ladysmith, BC (250) 753-1044 (250) 740-2033
(250) 245-3043
*Ecole Hammond Bay
*Nanaimo District Elementary
Secondary 1025 Morningside Dr.
ROOM RENTALS
355 Wakesiah Ave. (250) 758-5711
(250) 740-2000
Ladysmith Intermediate
Wellington Secondary 317 French St., Ladysmith, BC
3135 Mexicana Rd. (250) 245-3351
(250) 758-9191
Ladysmith Primary
EVENTS
Elementary 510 6th Ave., Ladysmith, BC
(250) 245-3912
*schools with French immersion
McGirr Elementary
TRAINING
Bayview Elementary
6199 McGirr Rd.
140 View St.
(250) 758-8946
(250) 754-3231
MEETINGS
Mountain View Elementary
Brechin Elementary
2480 E. Wellington Rd.
510 Millstone Ave.
(250) 753-2831
(250) 754-7523
WORKSHOPS
*North Oyster Elementary
Cedar Elementary
13470 Cedar, Ladysmith, BC
2215 Gould Road
(250) 245-3330
(250) 722-2722
*Ecole Pauline Haarer
Chase River Elementary
Elementary
1503 Cranberry Ave.
(250) 754-6983
400 Campbell St.
(250) 754-2722 FREE ONSITE PARKING
Cilaire Elementary
Pleasant Valley Elementary
25 Cilaire Dr.
6201 Dunbar Rd.
(250) 758-7941
(250) 390-4027
Cinnabar Valley Elementary
*Ecole Quarterway School Contact the Chamber to Book Today!
1800 Richardson Rd.
1632 Bowen Rd. 250.756.1191
(250) 716-1030 www.nanaimochamber.bc.ca
(250) 754-6845
24ASPENGROVE SCHOOL
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Academic Excellence
Innovative Thinking
Global Citizenship
JrK-Grade 12 IB World School
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ROOM FINE
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PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT &
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MUSIC & THEATRE
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MARINERS
LECTURE SERIES INDIGENOUS
GAMES & EVENTS, TALKS
STUDENT EXHIBITS
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
& PRESENTATIONS
THERE’S SO MUCH FOR YOU AT VIU, NO MATTER
YOUR AGE, YOUR INTEREST OR LIFE STAGE.
VIU.CACOLLEGES AND TRADE SCHOOLS
Academy of Learning
The Academy of Learning, a Computer and Business College offers
career training that prepares students for the workplace immediately.
They have programs that allow students the flexibility to educate them-
selves in their own time according to their convenience.
Since its inception in 1936, Vancouver Island www.academyoflearning.com
University (VIU) and its predecessors have
Discovery Community College
always focused on serving the educational,
Discovery is a professional private college located in Campbell River
training and economic needs of Vancouver on Vancouver Island with campuses in Nanaimo, Parksville and Cour-
Island and the Sunshine Coast. Its evolution tenay. Campuses are also located in Surrey and Maple Ridge.
from a trades school to a college, then a www.discoverycommunitycollege.com
university-college, and now a university,
reflects the evolution of the region from
Sprott-Shaw Community College
Sprott-Shaw campus opened in 1998 and is located in the heart of
logging communities, to forest products, then
Nanaimo. Sprott-Shaw provides a friendly rewarding learning environ-
natural resources, and now amulti-faceted ment, in one convenient location, with all the services and amenities
economy focusing not just on the forest and you would expect from larger college campuses.
sea resources in the region, but on the people, www.sprottshaw.com
communities and businesses up and down
Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. Tamagawa University
Tamagawa Nanaimo is the non-profit satellite facility of Tamagawa
Vancouver Island University is a public, Gakuen, a highly esteemed and private K-12 Academy and University
degree-granting institution that is the heart located in Tokyo, Japan. Modeled on the original Tamagawa philoso-
phy of “Zenjin” (“whole-person”) education, Tamagawa Nanaimo is a
of Nanaimo’s educational economic engine.
privately-owned campus that supports all educational endeavours and
It now has over 16,000 full-time Canadian
pursuits, whether from the local populace or international communities.
students and 2,000 international students www.tamagawa.ca
from more than 50 countries and an award-
winning MBA program. Total employment
impact is over 3,000 jobs. Vancouver Island EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
University offers graduate and undergraduate
Amber Education Express Employment
degrees, diplomas and certificates, and a www.ambered.com Professionals
5-level English Language program. Their www.expresspros.com
Chemistry Consulting
influence on our community creates a www.chemistryconsulting.ca GT Hiring Solutions
cornerstone for education and knowledge www.gthiringsolutions.ca
development, and an economic driver in the Ethos Career
Management Group Eclipse Human
knowledge sector. www.ethoscmg.com Resources Solutions
www.eclipsehr.ca
www.viu.ca
Proud Supporter of the Nanaimo
Chamber of Commerce
Sheila Malcolmson
Your Member of Parliament
for Nanaimo-Ladysmith
T: (250) 734-6400 Sheila.Malcolmson@parl.gc.ca
F: (250) 734-6404 www.SheilaMalcolmson.ndp.ca
103-495 Dunsmuir St. fb.me/SheilaMalcolmsonNDP
Nanaimo, BC V9R 6B5 twitter.com/s_malcolmson
27HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
As the largest hospital north of Victoria on Vancouver Island, NRGH provides primary hospital For more information,
services to the residents in the Nanaimo/Parksville/Qualicum region, and secondary referral please contact:
services for the 400,000 living north of Victoria. Nanaimo Regional
General Hospital
The hospital has a medical/dental staff of approximately 250. Services include medicine,
1200 Dufferin Crescent
surgery, maternity, pediatrics, intensive care, rehabilitation and psychiatry, as well as a
(250) 755-7691
150 bed Extended Care Unit. Outpatient services are provided in the medical laboratory,
radiology, CT scanning, diabetic counseling, pacemaker programming and endoscopy,
among many others.
Medical Clinics Southgate Medical Office HEALTH CARE
1151 Lawlor Street
Bayview Medical Clinic
1650 Terminal Avenue North (250) 754-3218 IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
(250) 591-3040
Townsite Medical Clinic Health Insurance BC Website
www.bayviewmedicalclinic.ca
512 Campbell Street Use this site to search for information, fill out forms online,
(250) 753-5665
Brickyard Medical Clinic download applications and find contact information:
6010 Brickyard Road www.townsitemedicalclinic.ca
www.hibc.gov.bc.ca
(250) 390-5200
Wellington Medical Clinic
www.caledonianclinic.ca For specific information on medical and healthcare benefits in BC,
3200 N Island Hwy #84C
1651 Boundary Crescent visit: www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/msp/infoben/benefits.html
Caledonia Medical
Surgical Clinic (250) 740-2100
www.wellingtonmedicalclinic.ca Fair PharmaCare
340 Campbell Street
(250) 753-3202 PharmaCare provides financial assistance to British Columbia
Walk-In Clinic at Wal Mart
www.caledonianclinic.ca residents for eligible prescription drugs and designated medical
Walmart Supercentre, 6801 N
Island Hwy supplies. Further information on this program can be found at:
Cline Medical Centre
(250) 244-4740 www.health.gov.bc.ca/pharmacare/plani/faq/planifaqindex.html
233 Prideaux Street
(250) 753-3030 www.jacknathanhealth.com
www.clinemedical.com
Child Care Resources
Wellington Medical Clinic
1651 Boundary Crescent Nanaimo Child Development Centre
Family Practice Clinic
2778-104th Street (250) 740-2100 This non-profit organization provides individualized services for
(250) 758-1711 www.wellingtonmedicalclinic.ca children to help them grow and develop. Early intervention, family
Mental, Seniors &
support, and programs that encourage the inclusion of children
Medical Arts Centre
Other Health Services with special needs are provided.
30-650 Terminal Avenue
(250) 753-3431 Nanaimo Health Unit
www.nanaimocdc.com
www.medicalartscentre.co 1665 Grant Avenue
(250) 755-6200 PacificCARE
Nanaimo Public Health Unit www.viha.ca PacificCARE assists parents in finding child care for children
1665 Grant Avenue newborn to 12 years old for free; and provides training and support
(250) 755-3342 Nursing/Homemaker
www.viha.ca/locations/health_
to child care providers.
Nanaimo & District
units/nanaimo_public_health.htm Home Support Association www.pacific-care.bc.ca
528 Wentworth Street
North Nanaimo (250) 754-3351 BC Family Child Care Association
Medical Clinic WCFCCA is a professional organization of family child care
195 – 4750 Rutherford Road
providers. They can provide information on how to find child care,
(250) 585-7100
www.nnmc.ca how to get a license and training opportunities for caregivers.
www.wcfcca.ca
28SENIORS SERVICE SENIORS RESIDENCES
BC Seniors Nanaimo Affordable Berwick on the Lake Long Lake Chateau
(800) 465-4911 Housing Society (250) 729-7995 Retirement Residence
www.gov.bc.ca/seniors (250) 755-1158 www.berwickrc.com (250) 756-1411
www.nahs.ca www.atriaretirement.ca
Bowen Park Seniors Good Samaritan Society,
Activity Centre Nanaimo District Senior Wexford Creek Malaspina Gardens
(250) 755-7501 Citizens’ Housing (250) 753-4044 (250) 754-7711
Development Society www.gss.org www.chartwell.com
Bus Passes for Seniors www.ndschds.org
& Handicapped Hecate Gardens Nanaimo Seniors Village
1-888-661-1566 Old Age Security & (250) 751-4933 (250) 760-2325
Canadian Pension Plan www.hecategardens.com www.retirementconcepts.com
Daughter on Call 1-800-277-9914
Seniors Services Keeping House Nanaimo Travellers Lodge
(250) 729-2664 Retirement Homes (250) 716-1920 (250) 758-4676
www.daughteroncall.ca www.retirementhomes.com www.keepinghousesenior- www.nanaimotravellerslodge.com
shome.com
Harbour City Nanaimo SAFER (Shelter Aid Oak Tree Manor
Probus Club for Elderly Renters) Kiwanis Village (250) 716-1799
www.harbourcitynanaimo- (800) 257-7756 (250) 753-6471 www.oaktreemanor.ca
probus.org www.bchousing.org/housing-as- www.kiwanisvillage.ca
sistance/rental-assistance-finan- Origin at Longwood
Meals on Wheels cial-aid-for-home-modifications/ Lakeside Gardens (250) 751-7755
(250) 753-1300 shelter-aid-for-elderly-renters Retirement Community www.originlongwood.ca
(250) 756-0799
Nanaimo & District Home Seniors 101 www.lakeside-gardens.com Woodgrove Manor
Support Association www.seniors101.ca (250) 390-1036
(250) 754-3351
Michelle Stilwell, MLA
Parksville-Qualicum
With solid growth in a
diversified economy
Nanaimo is a great place
to live and do business.
facebook.com/MichelleStilwellMLA
@Stilwell2013, 250.248.2625
Michelle.Stilwell.MLA@leg.bc.ca
29COMMUNITY SERVICES & RECREATION
Vancouver Island Regional Libraries Arts & Culture
www.virl.bc.ca Port Theatre
Gabriola Island Branch Nanaimo North Branch An 804-seat theatre on the breathtaking waterfront in downtown
5-575 North Road, Gabriola Island 6250 Hammond Bay Road Nanaimo. The theatre offers a broad range of cultural events designed
(250) 247-7878 (250) 933-2665 to meet many diverse interests and needs. Programs involve local
groups as well as touring attractions and provide access to events for
Nanaimo Harbourfront Wellington Branch
Branch 3032 Barons Road families, seniors, youths and adults.
90 Commercial Street (250) 758-5544 www.porttheatre.com
(250) 753-1154
Nanaimo Art Gallery
Nanaimo Parks, Recreation & Wellness: Nanaimo Art Gallery is located in the heart of downtown Nanaimo.
(250) 756-5200 | www.nanaimo.ca The Gallery presents a program of excellent exhibitions by professional
contemporary artists and dynamic public programs that explore
exhibition themes in the gallery and in the community. They offer
innovative workshops, lectures, and hands-on activities for both children
DOG WALKING/HIKING ADVENTURES and adults at Art Lab, a dedicated space for learning. (250) 754-1750
Gone to the dogs . . . Paula Plecas www.nanaimogallery.ca
Owner/Dog Walker
Crimson Coast Dance Society
The mission of the Crimson Coast Dance Society is to develop and
support dance creations, productions, performances and educational
opportunities at both grass root and professional levels in Central
Vancouver Island.
C: 250-616-9367 www.crimsoncoastdance.org
walken@shaw.ca
TracksOutdoorAdventuresINC Nanaimo Theatre Group
For 50 years Nanaimo Theatre Group have been entertaining audienc-
es of all ages with a variety of productions from around the world.
www.nanaimotheatregroup.com
TheatreOne
Nanaimo’s Own Professional Theatre Company. TheatreOne pro-
vides a venue for professional artists, particularly those from B.C., to
practice their craft, thereby enhancing the quality of life in Nanaimo
by encouraging social interaction and by developing Nanaimo’s culture
and its economy.
www.theatreone.org
Vancouver Island Symphony
Each year, the Vancouver Island Symphony reaches more than 20,000+
people through a season of nine performances at The Port Theatre,
community outreach programs, education concerts, special events and
Symphony in the Harbour.
www.vancouverislandsymphony.com
LAURENCE RUMMING ASSESSMENTS
Assessments for Life and Work
Larry Rumming, CCDP
Telephone: (250) 616-6816
Email: lrassess@telus.net
“Dedicated to the belief that people are the most important resource”
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