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2018
NANAIMO
BUSINESS RESOURCE
+ Relocation Guide
NANAIMO
RELOCATION GUIDE
CHAMBER MEMBER
DIRECTORY
BUSINESS RESOURCE
REFERENCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EDITOR
Greater Nanaimo
Chamber of Commerce
MARKETING AND
ADVERTISING SALES
One-on-one with Harbour Air
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Brett Watts
DESIGN BY
Oneaftereight Design Studio
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PHOTOGRAPHY Nanaimo Chamber Business
CONTRIBUTERS Member Information Resource Reference
Dirk Heydemann of
HA photography
Greater Nanaimo
Chamber of Commerce
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Nanaimo Chamber
2133 Bowen Road Relocation Guide Member Directory
Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H8
t. (250) 756-1191
e. info@nanaimochamber.bc.ca
nanaimochamber.bc.ca CEO MESSAGE
/NanaimoChamber The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce serves a community of 6,000
businesses serving a regional population of about 120,000. We create special
/NanaimoChamber occasions like the Nanaimo Business Awards, Vancouver Island’s largest
/company/nanaimo- business trade show: Business Expo held during Small Business Month; our
chamber-of-commerce Christmas Luncheon & Auction with close to 500 guests and many other
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entertaining events connecting business professionals.
fRhXpNP7E7mKA Throughout the year, we offer unique and valuable professional development
opportunities to members, particularly with our ‘Good Morning Mastery’ series.
We present monthly luncheons that regularly attract 100+ guests to hear speakers
SPONSORS
of social and economic significance. We shine the spotlight on individual member
businesses by 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. The Chamber is also focused
on ‘government advocacy’ as we continually explore ways to break down barriers to
business by helping all levels of government understand that making it easier to do
business helps the entire community.
Today’s Chamber is an excellent forum to initiate business contacts, procure
business development resources, engage in Nanaimo’s corporate social scene and
expose your brand in a variety of environments. Lastly, we would like to extend a
special thank-you to our sponsors Innov8, and Harbour Air for helping us create
this publication. Contact me at ceo@nanaimochamber.bc.ca with your comments
and feedback whether you are a newcomer, or just considering a move to Nanaimo
for business reasons.
Your input is essential to helping Build a Better Community through
Better Business!
Kim Smythe, President & CEO
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REMOVING BARRIERS
& BUILDING LIVES
A commitment to supporting student success and a commitment to working in and with the
community. This is what defines the Nisaika Kum’tuks (grades K-6) and Tswalk Learning
(grades 8-12) programs that are innovative and engaging. The programs offer a unique option
for some students and parents in Nanaimo, programs that are community based, infused with
Indigenous culture and that embrace the concept of personalized learning.
Strength through partnership and a commitment to action,
that is what defines the relationship between
School District 84 | Mid Island Metis Nation
Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre | Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
James Lemmon (Tsawalk) 250.591.2900 or Heather Goodall (Nisaika Kum’tuks) 250.754.3215
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 by a 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!
One-on-one with Harbour Air.
TURNING ISLAND GROWTH INTO BIG BUSINESS.
Once the smaller cousin to B.C.’s growing business and leisure travel markets, we’re seeing a renewed emphasis
metropolises, in the last five years, Nanaimo has on the entire customer experience. For us, each of our employees
surpassed the national rate for attracting new people plays an incredible role on the guest experience – which we believe
begins well before and ends well after their time on the aircraft. From
to the city. In fact, from 2011 to 2016 almost 7,000
booking their flight, to text updates and the greeting they receive
people came to the waterfront city – a positive trend when they walk in our doors, if the experience and level of service
that’s being echoed by its local businesses. doesn’t meet their expectations, customers are quick to react.
For Harbour Air Seaplanes, a BC-based company that’s been What factors do you contribute to the success of Harbour Air’s
operating in the city for almost 20 years, and across B.C. for more growth in Nanaimo?
than 35, the airline has experienced tremendous growth. Since
Consistency, reliability and an engrained commitment to customer
opening its Nanaimo terminal in 1999 the operation has grown
service. We offer an incredibly unique west coast experience. However,
from a handful of local staff to 25 today, welcoming more than
our success is driven by delivering this service with a steadfast
70,000 passengers through its doors in 2017.
commitment to our core values of safety, service, integrity and team
We sat down with Harbour Air’s Nanaimo Base Manager John spirit. Each member of our team – from the dock crew, to front counter
Winter to chat about the growth of business in Nanaimo and how the and management – is empowered to do what’s right for our customers
company’s been able to leverage this growth into corporate success: and each other. This creates a level of trust and authenticity that truly
What do you think is driving the demand for people travelling in resonates with both our team and passengers. As a result, while our
and out of Nanaimo? business continues to grow we’ve also been named a platinum recipient
I believe the lifestyle and lower cost of living that we enjoy on the mid of Canada’s Best Managed companies, have been honoured as Business
island is driving huge demand for the area. Add the growing pressures of the Year on Vancouver Island, Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate
on work and home life with the convenient options for getting in and Cultures and BC’s Top 55 Employers, among others.
out of the city, and Nanaimo is becoming incredibly attractive for new What’s next for Harbour Air? Is there room for more
businesses and commuters. growth in Nanaimo?
We’re seeing that passengers value the benefits of living the west Absolutely! One of our biggest and most successful milestones to date, was
coast lifestyle with the ease, affordability and convenience of the merger of West Coast Air in 2010. Looking ahead, we’re always looking
commuting by seaplane. Our daily schedule allows passengers to for new opportunities to grow and expand. Whether we look further into
travel, door to door, from Vancouver to Nanaimo within the hour the tourism sector with island packages and escapes, expanded flights into
or less – similar, if not significantly quicker and often less frustrating the States or “hubbing” more flights to access other locations we serve,
than your typical commute within the Greater Vancouver Area. I believe the next big milestone would be upgrading or rebuilding our
As the city grows, so too does its attraction for tourists. facility. This would give us the ability to provide and be part of the center
What are some of the trends you’ve seen in the Nanaimo market? piece of the Nanaimo Harbour in an even larger capacity – enticing more
businesses, residents and benefiting the city as a whole.
Nanaimo in particular is very price driven and aware of the
value of a product. Certainly, we’ve noticed travelers are For more information visit
keen to take advantage of special deals or pricing to try out www.harbourair.com
new operators. However, for each the tourism,
6 GM Jim Winter
Nanaimo Chamber
Member Information
NANAIMO Who Are We? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
What Membership Offers . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CHAMBER In 2017 the chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Networking Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MEMBER
Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2018 Chamber Event Schedule . . . . . 10
Marketing Opportunities
INFORMATION
with the Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Member Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chamber Room Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Image by Dirk Heydemann of HA photography
WHO ARE WE? WHAT MEMBERSHIP OFFERS
The Greater Nanaimo
Chamber of Commerce VISIBILITY CONNECTIONS
helps to build a “Better Through unique Events to
marketing build your
Community through Better
channels network
Business.” As a non-profit,
membership organization,
we are committed to BENEFITS ADVOCACY
providing our members Exclusive Have
with benefits and services discounts, a voice
designed to enhance rates and with
offers government
business opportunities that
stimulate the economic
growth of Nanaimo. We are
self-funded and managed
by a volunteer Board of
Directors and professional LEARNING CREDIBILITY
staff. Our members Workshops for Raise your reputation
professional through Chamber affiliation
represent a cross-section
development
of local businesses and COMMUNITY
organizations of all sizes. A platform to be part
of your community
MONTHLY
MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEONS
AFTER
Showcase YourApplications
Accepting 2018 Business! NETWORK
WITH YOUR
BUSINESS
COMMUNITY
FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
TO INSPIRE AND INFORM
Contact the Chamber for Luncheon Dates
250.756.1191
www.NanaimoChamber.bc.ca
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IN 2017 THE CHAMBER...
CONNECTIONS CHAMBER eBLASTS
Events that connect you with clients, partners, and prospects. ANOTHER MEMBER-ONLY BENEFIT
In 2017 the Chamber welcomed 1,400 at monthly luncheons,
800 at Business-After-Business networking mixers, 400 at
ADVERTISE
the annual Christmas luncheon, 100 golfers at the Members’
Open, and produced 5 other major events to provide a
platform for business and community connections.
VISIBILITY
Expand your reach through unique marketing channels. DIRECTLY
TO OUR
The Chamber offers a wide variety of channels for
members to raise awareness and communicate directly
with others in the business community. From event
NETWORK
sponsorship to promotional options, Chamber members
gain a unique advantage through exclusive opportunities
and a direct line to local business leaders.
LEARNING
Opportunities for professional development.
In 2017, the Chamber launched a new series called ‘Good PROMOTE YOUR NEWS, EVENTS,
Morning Mastery’ which leveraged the expertise of the
Chamber’s network and produced 6 sold-out professional
OFFERS, OR PRODUCTS TO THE
development sessions! Stay tuned for an exciting schedule CHAMBER’S EXCLUSIVE DATABASE
in 2018. Never stop learning! Contact the Chamber to Book Today!
250.756.1191
BENEFITS www.NanaimoChamber.bc.ca
Member-exclusive rates, discounts, and special offers.
The Chamber continues to enhance and expand its benefits
portfolio through member-exclusive rates, discounts, A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
and special offers to increase your purchasing power and BROADEN AND ENRICH YOUR BUSINESS SKILLS
provide value for your investment.
ADVOCACY
A voice with all levels of government.
In 2017, the Chamber brought member feedback on the
Events Centre debate to Council, lobbied to minimize
development charge increases, led a campaign against
federal small business tax changes, and met with the
province to discuss minimum wage increases.
COMMUNITY
Providing a platform to be part of your community.
This year the Chamber provided nearly $20,000 in
educational scholarships, ensured Downtown’s Bathtub
Days Street Fair would live on, produced another sold-out
Nanaimo Business Expo, and orchestrated the Nanaimo
Business Awards.
CREDIBILITY
Raise your reputation through Chamber affiliation.
The Chamber continues to provide a platform for business
owners to increase positive perception and raise their NEVER STOP LEARNING.
reputation with consumers and partners by affiliating their
Contact the Chamber for Session Dates
brand with the Chamber of Commerce. 250.756.1191
www.NanaimoChamber.bc.ca
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NETWORKING EVENTS Business Expo
The Chamber is proud to present Nanaimo’s 11th annual Business
Sponsorship and keynote opportunities are available for all events.
Expo at the VI Conference Centre. The event brings together over
Please contact the Chamber for event-specific details
120 businesses and organizations to showcase their product and
Networking Luncheons services. FREE to all attendees, the event is a ringing endorsement
Our monthly luncheons offer members and guests an opportunity to of the strength of the business community. Contact the Chamber
keep informed on current Chamber activities and topics of interest to book your booth or discuss sponsorship opportunities.
to the business community. The format includes networking, buffet Thursday October 4, 2018
lunch, introduction of new members, and a key-note speaker. Our
The BIG Nanaimo Christmas Luncheon
speakers include both local and out of town business and government
Have your Christmas office party at our party! Wind down the
leaders who deal with subjects of concern to business operators.
business year with your fellow Chamber members and guests at
2nd Wednesday of each month (some exceptions) Nanaimo’s largest Christmas party! Join us at VICC and enjoy great
11:00 am ~ 1:00 pm (Reservations are required) food, networking, entertainment, and a Live & Silent Auction to get
some Christmas shopping done! Contact the Chamber to register.
Business After Business
Tickets available for groups and individuals.
Business After Business is a longstanding monthly networking series
Friday December 7, 2018
facilitated by the Nanaimo Chamber. The event is held at a members’
place of business, and offers the host a unique opportunity to showcase
their organization to Chamber members, special guests,
colleagues and clients. Members are encouraged to attend these 2018 CHAMBER
social mixers to catch up with business contacts and forge new
EVENT SCHEDULE
relationships. Don’t forget your business cards!
4th Thursday of the month – 5:00 to 7:00 pm Nanaimo Business Awards 26
26
No cost to attend. Nanaimo’s Oscar-style award’s night APRIL
APRIL
2018
2018
Contact the Chamber for host applications.
Members’ Open 1
Annual Chamber golf tournament JUNE
Good Morning Mastery 2018
A professional development series held monthly at the Chamber
and designed to broaden and enrich leadership capabilities and Commercial Street Night Market SUMMER
Weekly night market launching summer 2018 2018
business skills. The Chamber brings together expert business
panels and speakers to help members increase their capacity and
strengthen their skills.
Bathtub Days Street Fair
Artisans, entertainment, activities & food!
JULY
2018
Contact the Chamber for session dates and registration info.
Nanaimo Business Expo 4
Vancouver Island’s largest business trade show OCT
2018
ANNUAL
SPECIAL EVENTS
The BIG Nanaimo Christmas Luncheon 7
DEC
Nanaimo Business Awards Nanaimo’s biggest Christmas office party
2018
2018 will mark the 18th year that the Nanaimo Chamber
recognizes Nanaimo’s ‘leaders and achievers’. Held at the Port 2ND
Networking Luncheons
Theatre on April 26th, 2018 the Awards Gala will honour Come together and enjoy a keynote speaker
WEDNESDAY
OF EACH
individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations that have MONTH
contributed to the fabric and growth of the Nanaimo community. Business-After-Business · Networking Mixers 4TH
THURSDAY
If you would like to raise awareness of the achievements of A different member host business each month
MONTHLY
OF EACH
MONTH
a deserving individual or business, we encourage you to nominate,
vote, and come out to enjoy the show! Good Morning Mastery 10
SESSIONS
Thursday April 26, 2018 Professional development series IN 2018
Chamber Golf: Members’ Open 2018
Join fellow Chamber members at the 24th annual Nanaimo
Chamber Members’ Open at Cottonwood Golf Course.
A fun-filled day at the links followed by a dinner and auction. NETWORKING IS POWERFUL.
Guests and future-members welcome!
HUNDREDS OF MEMBERS ARE
Friday June 1, 2018
WAITING TO MEET YOU.
10MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES MEMBER INCREASE YOUR PURCHASING POWER
WITH THE CHAMBER BENEFITS THROUGH MEMBER EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS.
Event Sponsorship
Sponsorship with the Chamber provides a platform
to position your organization as a community
leader. This in turn can raise your profile, strengthen Canada’s #1 Plan for
your brand, expand your influence, and connect Employee Benefits
with target audiences. Invest in one of the Chamber
events and leverage the opportunity to broaden your
competitive advantage.
Monday Member Message (aka eBlast) Explore our credit
An eBlast is a method of direct email marketing and card processing
and payment solutions
is a popular promotional channel available exclusively
to members. This benefit empowers members to share a For a full list of member exclusive benefits contact the chamber today
standalone, tailored message to promote announcements,
events, or special offers directly to the Chamber’s
powerful database. Expand your reach and drive CHAMBER ROOM RENTALS
customers directly to your door!
MEETINGS, EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, TRAINING
Newsline e-Newsletter The Boardroom and Training Centre can accommodate any need with
Our member newsletter is emailed weekly each Friday. configuration options including lecture, classroom, board, presenter,
It is your one-stop source for information on the Chamber, roundtable, and group work. The Chamber is conveniently located and
members, the community, and the local business scene. available day or night. Impress your clients and employees by meeting
Please contact the Chamber for ad inquiries at your Chamber. Competitive rates and FREE on-site parking!
Contact the Chamber for availability and pricing.
Business Resource & Relocation Guide
A publication produced by the Chamber to provide
business resource and Nanaimo relocation information.
ROOM RENTALS
All members receive a FREE contact listing in the
directory portion, and receive the exclusive benefit to
advertise within.
Social Media Promotion
Expand your reach by leveraging the Nanaimo Chamber’s
At the Chamber!
social media channels and relay your message across
EVENTS
our social media portfolio.
/NanaimoChamber
/NanaimoChamber
TRAINING
MEETINGS
/company/nanaimo-chamber-of-commerce
/channel/UCw_-Hc0sWwfRhXpNP7E7mKA
Business Card & Brochure Racking
The Chamber has space for all members to rack business
WORKSHOPS
cards and/or brochures in the foyer of our office.
FREE ONSITE PARKING
Contact the Chamber to Book Today!
250.756.1191
www.NanaimoChamber.bc.ca
11The BIG Nanaimo
CHRISTMAS
24th Annual
LUNCHEON
Have Your Office Party at Our Party!
GUESTS WELCOME!
FRIDAY JUNE 1, 2018
COTTONWOOD GOLF COURSE
1 PM SHOTGUN START | 7 PM DINNER & AUCTION
$145 PER GOLFER (GOLF + DINNER) | DINNER-ONLY $45
REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR A TEAM
Register: 250.756.1191 | www.NanaimoChamber.bc.ca
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12Business Resource
ReferenceTable of Contents
BUSINESS City of Nanaimo
Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RESOURCE
Starting up a business
in Nanaimo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
14 Steps To Starting
REFERENCE
Your Own Small Business . . . . . . . . . . 14
British Columbia’s
Business Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Quick References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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.bcregistryallservices.gov.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 · 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.bcregistrynames.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 2015 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 Requirements
· www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb
Trade area
· 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
14. Check Out Other Useful Resources
trade area has been growing due to population growth. On average, the
· www.smallbusinessbc.ca
primary trade area grew by 5.7% between 2006 and 2011.
· www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca
14AERIALS I CORPORATE I PRODUCTS I HOSPITALITY I INTERIOR I EXTERIOR
EVENTS/EDITORIAL I ENVIRONMENTAL I BUSINESS PORTRAITURE
What does your
BUSINESS PORTRAIT
say about you
and your business?
Let’s talk
about how we can create
the right message,
increase awareness
to your business
and elevate
your brand.
DIRK HEYDEMANN
phone: 250.729.5444
email: dirk@haphotography.comBRITISH COLUMBIA’S BUSINESS RESOURCES
Aboriginal Business Canadian Franchise Industry Training Authority Small Business Resources
Service Network Association www.itabc.ca www.smallbusinessbc.ca
www.absn.ca www.cfa.ca
Investment Capital Programs Starting a Restaurant in B.C.
Address Change BC Canadian Intellectual www.equitycapital.gov.bc.ca www.gov.bc.ca/startingarestaurant
www.addresschange.gov.bc.ca Property Office
www.cipo.gc.ca MentorshipBC Starting a Small
BC Jobs Plan www.mentorshipbc.ca Business Guide
bcjobsplan.gov.bc.ca Community Futures www.gov.bc.ca/starting-
British Columbia Ministry of Small Business asmallbusiness
BC Online www.communityfutures.ca and Red Tape Reduction
www.bconline.gov.bc.ca www.gov.bc.ca/smallbusiness Trade and Invest
Corporate Online British Columbia
BCBid www.corporateonline.gov.bc.ca OneStop Business Registry www.britishcolumbia.ca/invest
www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca www.bcbusinessregistry.ca
Corporations Canada Western Economic
BizPaL www.corporationscanada.ic.gc.ca Province of British Diversification Canada
www.bcbizpal.ca Columbia www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/home.aspa
Employers’ Advisers Office www.gov.bc.ca
Business Development www.gov.bc.ca/employersadvisers
Bank of Canada Women’s Enterprise Centre BC
Service BC www.womensenterprise.ca
www.bdc.ca Employment Standards Branch www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca
www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb WorkBC.ca
Canada Business Network Small Business BC
www.canadabusiness.ca eTaxBC www.workbc.ca
www.smallbusinessbc.ca
www.etax.gov.bc.ca/btp/eservices WorkBC Employment
Canada Revenue Agency Small Business Services Centres
www.cra-arc.gc.ca FrontCounter BC
Profile Highlights www.WorkBCCentres.ca
www.frontcounterbc.gov.bc.ca
Canadian Company www.gov.bc.ca/smallbusi-
Capabilities Database Futurpreneur nesshighlights WorkSafeBC
www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ccc-rec. www.futurpreneur.ca www.worksafebc.com
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16QUICK REFERENCES
BC Auto Insurance City Of Nanaimo Nanaimo Airport Tourism British Columbia
www.icbc.com/autoplan Economic Development www.nanaimoairport.com www.hellobc.com
www.investnanaimo.com
BCAA Nanaimo Port Authority Tourism Vancouver Island
www.bcaa.com College of Physicians www.npa.ca www.tourismvi.ca
& Surgeons of BC
BC Ferries www.cpsbc.ca Real Estate Listings Welcome Wagon
www.bcferries.com www.REALTOR.ca www.welcomewagon.ca
Government of B.C.
Better Business Bureau www.gov.bc.ca Regional District of Nanaimo Vancouver Island University
of Vancouver Island www.rdn.bc.ca www.viu.ca
www.vi.bbb.org Island Health Authority
www.viha.ca Service BC
Chambers of Commerce www.governmentagents.gov.bc.ca
Group Insurance Plan Ladysmith Nanaimo Public
The Frank Allen Financial Group Inc. Schools / School District #68 Service Canada
www.chamberplan.ca www.sd68.bc.ca www.servicecanada.gc.ca
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18Nanaimo Relocation
Guide Table of Contents
Municipal Government Services . . . . 20
Governances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
NANAIMO
Infrastructure & Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Motor Vehicle Licensing
and Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
RELOCATION
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Financial Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Media & Communications . . . . . . . . . . 23
GUIDE
Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Colleges and Trade Schools . . . . . . . . 29
Employment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Health & Community Services . . . . . . 30
Health Care in British Columbia . . . . . 30
Seniors Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Seniors Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Community Services & Recreation . . 32
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19MUNICIPAL 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 Leonard Krog
Nanaimo
Public Safety www.leonardkrog-mla.ca
Policing services are provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Their non-emergency Michelle Stilwell
number is (250) 754-2345. For more information on local police services, click on Nanaimo-Parksville
michellestilwellmla.ca
www.nanaimo.ca/EN/main/departments/Police.html
Doug Routley
Fire Protection 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: 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
First Nation
The Regional District of Nanaimo provides regional government services in Nanaimo, Lantzville,
Parksville, Qualicum Beach and seven unincorporated Electoral Areas on the east coast of Vancouver Chief Michael Wyse
www.snuneymuxw.ca
Island. The RDN’s primary governing roles include public transit, solid waste management, regional
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, Past Chair
Kelly Whitton, Chair
Natural Gas www.nanaimochamber.bc.ca
Rates vary with consumption / usage classification. Contact the Nanaimo office of FortisBC at
Nanaimo Port Authority
(250) 751-8300. www.fortisbc.com
Michelle Corfield, Chair
Heating Oil www.npa.ca
The primary local supplier is Columbia Fuels – (250) 751.2000. www.columbiafuels.com School District 68
Enex Fuels is another provider – 250-754-3639. www.enexfuels.ca
Scott Saywell,
Garbage Disposal & Recycling Superintendent
of Schools/CEO
The City and Regional District provide weekly residential garbage, recycling and compost collection www.sd68.bc.ca
and disposal services. Information here: www.nanaimo.ca/Garbage_Calendar or contact:
(250) 758-5222. Businesses are required to contract commercial waste management service Nanaimo Airport
providers. A listing of these is available on the Chamber website in our ‘Member Directory’. Commission
Lucie Gosselin, Chair
Telephone www.nanaimoairport.com
Cellular service is available from all popular carriers. Telus and Shaw both provide land-line
telephone communications infrastructure with main installation, sales and services stationed in Island Health
Nanaimo. For additional information, contact Telus at 1-888-811-2828 (www.telus.com) or Shaw Kathy MacNeil, President
at (250) 760-1999 (www.shaw.ca) & Chief Executive Officer
www.viha.ca
Internet Access
Regional District
Although there is not a municipal ‘free wi-fi’ policy, Shaw Go Wi-fi operates in Nanaimo. Most of Nanaimo
businesses, especially hospitality and service businesses offer free wi-fi when frequenting their business.
Bill Veenhoff
www.rdn.bc.ca
20MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION
LICENSING AND INSURANCE One of Nanaimo’s greatest natural assets is its geographic location.
It accounts for its early establishment as a ‘gathering place’ and has
For New Residents led to its acknowledgement as a transportation hub for the island.
Driver’s License An all-weather airport, floatplane terminal, 3 BC Ferries terminals,
If you are new to British Columbia and drive a vehicle, you need to a recently enhanced highway system (Island Parkway), and a public
obtain a BC driver’s license within 90 days of moving here. This can be transit system spanning a widely spread-out community. The
done at the Service BC Government Agents Office located at 460 Selby average commute time from the outer boundaries of the city to
Street in Nanaimo or at ICBC Driver Licensing at 6475 Metral Drive. downtown is 20 minutes.
New residents who hold a Canadian, American, Austrian, German, Air
Swiss, Japanese, or South Korean license can usually complete their The Nanaimo Airport – YCD, operated by the Nanaimo Airport
license exchange the same day, provided they bring all necessary Commission, is located 15 km south of the city. It is an all-weather
documents. Visit: www.icbc.com/driver-licensing (ILS) airport capable of handling medium size passenger jets (Boeing
Students: If you normally reside out-of-province but are attending a 737’s etc). The airport’s commercial interests are served by carriers
recognized BC educational institution, you can continue using your such as WestJet, Air Canada & Island Express offering multiple flights
valid non-BC driver’s license. daily to Vancouver, Calgary, Victoria, Abbotsford, Boundary Bay,
Sunshine Coast and Comox. Charter services are also available.
Automobile Insurance For additional information, contact the airport at (250) 245-2157
All motorists in BC must carry basic automobile insurance. For (www.nanaimoairport.com).
residents, it is provided through the Insurance Corporation of The Nanaimo Seaplane Terminal, operated by the Nanaimo Port
British Columbia’s (ICBC) Basic Autoplan. For more information: Authority, provides customer comfort and technical/security services
www.icbc.com/insurance for seaplane flights from downtown Nanaimo aboard carriers
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
Express, and Seabus in the heart of the waterfront commercial district.
www.helijet.com
Ferries
Regularly scheduled ferry service is available between Nanaimo and
Vancouver via the Departure Bay/Horseshoe Bay route (1 hour 40
minutes) or the Duke Point/Tsawwassen (2 hour) route. The third
ferry terminal operated by BC Ferries runs between downtown
Be Prepared. 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
High quality emergency kits for:
Public Transit
Homes RDN Transit System
Vehicles (250) 390-4531
www.bctransit.com/nanaimo/home
Businesses
Schools Taxis
Organizations Yellow Cab Nanaimo
(250) 751-1111
www.nanaimotaxi.ca
250.821.1222 AC Taxi Nanaimo
(250) 753-1231
www.actaxi.ca
21FINANCIAL 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 Terminal Park Plaza Branch
Credit Union www.rbc.com
500-6581 Aulds Rd. www.cccu.ca 1-1150 Terminal Ave. N.
Main Branch
Nanaimo, B.C. (250) 754-0250 (250) 754-7731
Bowen Rd. Branch 205 Commercial St.
Canadian Imperial 2350 Labieux Rd (250) 741-3500 Longwood Station Branch
Bank Of Commerce 250) 758-2711 1-5777 Turner Road
Brooks Landing Branch
www.cibc.ca (250) 390-1248
Harbourfront Plaza 110-2000 Island Hwy. N.
Port Place Branch 111-59 Wharf St. (250) 758-7381
66-650 Terminal Ave. (250) 754-3111
(250) 716-2060 Woodgrove Centre Branch
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
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22MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS SHOPPING
Newspapers Radio Stations Shopping Centres
Nanaimo News Bulletin Coast 91.7 FM 4Port Place Shopping Centre - 650 S. Terminal Avenue
777B Poplar St. (604) 741-9170
Nanaimo, BC V9S 2H7 www.mycoastnow.com Anchor Tenants: Thrifty Foods, London Drugs, BC Liquor Store, Great
(250) 753-3707 Canadian Casino, CIBC, TD/Canada Trust, Wendy’s, Noodle Box,
www.nanaimobulletin.com Jim Pattison Broadcasting Subway, Dollarama, Medical Arts, Life Lab
www.islandradio.bc.ca
Vancouver Island Business Beban Plaza - 2220 Bowen Road
Examiner The Wolf – 106.9 FM
(250) 758-1131 Anchor Tenants: Quality Foods, Central Drugs, Landlubbers Pub
25 Cavan St.
Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T9 www.1069thewolf.com
(250) 758-2684
Brooks Landing -2000 N. Island Highway
www.businessvi.ca The Wave – 102.3 FM Anchor Tenants: Save-On-Foods, Royal Bank, Staples,
(250) 758-1131
Home Hardware, Shanghai City Restaurant
Publications www.1023thewave.com
www.terracap.ca/terracapnew/brooks-landing-shopping-centre-nanaimo-bc
Nanaimo Magazine Television Stations
(250) 585-2767 Country Club Mall - 3200 Island Highway
www.nanaimomagazine.ca CHEK TV
Phone: (250) 383-2435 Anchor Tenants: Save-On-Foods, Liquor Store, CIBC, JYSK
www.cheknews.ca www.countryclubcentre.com
CTV Vancouver Island Dickinson Crossing - 6900 Island Highway North
(250) 381-2484 Anchor Tenants: Cabela’s, Dairy Queen, Nesbitt Burns, KFC-Taco Bell,
www.ctvvancouverisland.ca
Pet Smart, Home Outfitters, Home Sense
Shaw Cable
(250) 760-1999 Longwood Station - 5765 Turner Road
www.shaw.ca Anchor Tenants: Thrifty Foods, BC Liquor Store, Boston Pizza,
TD/Canada Trust. Longwood Brew Pub, Popeye’s
Nanaimo North Town Centre - 4750 Rutherford Road
Anchor Tenants: Canadian Tire, Lowes, Sears, Galaxy Theatres,
London Drugs, Fairway Market
www.nanaimonorth.com
North Ridge Centre - 5800 Turner Road
Anchor Tenants: Quality Foods, A & W, Cactus Club, Northridge
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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
Advice. Finance. Results.
University Village - 530-5th Street
Anchor Tenants: Quality Foods, University Village Liquor Store,
Shoppers Drug Mart, Value Village, Bosley’s, Harbour City Bingo
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Woodgrove Centre - 6631 N. Island Hwy
Anchor Tenants: Wal-Mart, The Bay, GAP, Toys ‘R’ Us,
Avalon Cinemas
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www.woodgrovecentre.com
Best selection of fresh flowers,
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23HOUSING
Real Estate Rentals
ROYAL SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY 460 Realty 460 Property Management
(250) 591-4601 (250) 591-4603
www.460realty.com www.460pm.com
Century 21 Harbour Realty 24/7 Apartments
(250) 760-1066 for Rent – Nanaimo
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Coldwell Banker Ardent Property
Slegg Realty Management
(250) 756-9700 (250) 753-0881
www.ardentproperties.com
Colliers International
(250) 740-1060 Gottarent.com
www.collierscanada.com/en/ www.gottarent.com/bc/nanaimo
people/Jason-Winton
Pacific Edge Properties
Engel & Volkers (250) 824-0266
REAL ESTATE · INSURANCE www.pacificedgeproperties.ca
(250) 591-0388
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.nanaimo.evcanada.com/en
Proline Management
Multiple Listing (250) 754-6440
NANAIMO LADYSMITH GABRIOLA www.prolinemanagement.com
Service - Canada
250-756-1132 250-245-2252 250-247-2088 www.REALTOR.ca
Realty Executives
NAI Commercial (250) 753-9688
NANREALTY@SHAW.CA (250) 753-5757 www.realtyexecutivesnanaimo.com
WWW.ROYALLEPAGENANAIMO.CA www.naivanisle.ca
RE/MAX Property
New Real Estate Management
Developments (250) 751-1223
www.1stview.ca/c6-Nanai- www.rentalsnaniamo.com
mo-Vancouver-Island-BC/
Royal Lepage
RE/MAX of Nanaimo Nanaimo Realty
(250) 758-7653
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CALL 250-729-3890 (250) 756-1132
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Support Services
Royal Lepage Nanaimo
Realty Gabriola Nanaimo Affordable
(250) 247-2088 Housing Society
www.royallepagegabriolaisland.ca (250) 755-1158
www.nahs.ca
Sutton Group
West Coast Realty Tenant Questions
(250) 756-2112 www.tenantsbc.ca
www.suttonnanaimo.com www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/
housing-tenancy/residen-
Vancouver Island tial-tenancies
Real Estate Board
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24As locals, we know and love
this place from end to end.
That’s where we got our name: Our Island is 460km long! AGENTS WHO GO THE DISTANCE.
At 460 Realty we believe in community, and we’ve reflected that belief in the culture of our business.
We continually go the distance for our clients, for each other and for the sense of home we all love.
202-1551 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3Y3
Phone 250.591.4601 Toll Free 855.278.5924 460REALTY.COM
25EDUCATION
Nanaimo Ladysmith Cinnabar Valley Elementary Pleasant Valley Elementary Alternate
Public Schools / 1800 Richardson Rd. 6201 Dunbar Rd. K-12 Island Connect
School District #68 (250) 716-1030 (250) 390-4027 4355 Jinglepot Road
www.sd68.bc.ca (250) 756-9901
Coal Tyee Elementary *Ecole Quarterway School
2280 Sun Valley Dr. 1632 Bowen Rd. VAST
School Board Office (250) 754-6845
(250) 729-0450 355 Wakesiah Ave.
(250) 754-5521
395 Wakesiah Ave. (250) 740-2038
Departure Bay Elementary Randerson Ridge
3004 Departure Bay Rd. Elementary Home Schooling
Secondary 6021 Nelson Rd.
(250) 758-6541
*schools with French immersion (250) 758-5076 North Island Distance
Fairview Elementary Education
Cedar Community 205 Howard St. Rock City Elementary (250) 337-5300
Secondary (250) 753-3418 3741 Departure Bay Rd. www.navigatenides.com
1640 MacMillan Rd. (250) 758-2434
(250) 722-2414 Forest Park Elementary Nanaimo Independent
2050 Latimer Rd. Rutherford Elementary Schools
Dover Bay Secondary (250) 758-6892 5840 Hammond Bay Rd.
Aspengrove School
6135 McGirr Rd. (250) 758-5331
7660 Clark Dr.
(250) 756-4595 Frank J Ney Elementary
Seaview Elementary (250) 390-2201
5301 Williamson Rd.
7000 Lantzville Rd. www.aspengroveschool.ca
John Barsby (250) 729-8045
Community School (250) 390-4022
Nanaimo Christian School
550 7th St. Gabriola Elementary
Uplands Park Elementary 198 Holland Road
(250) 753-8211 680 North Rd.
3821 Stronach Dr. (250) 754-4512
Gabriola Island, BC
(250) 758-3252 www.ncsnanaimo.com
Ladysmith Secondary (250) 247-9342
710 - 6th Ave. Ladysmith, BC
(250) 245-3043 Georgia Avenue
Community School
*Nanaimo District 625 Georgia Ave.
Secondary (250) 753-1044
355 Wakesiah Ave.
(250) 740-2000 *Ecole Hammond Bay
Elementary
Wellington Secondary 1025 Morningside Dr.
3135 Mexicana Rd. (250) 758-5711
(250) 758-9191
Ladysmith Intermediate
Elementary 317 French St., Ladysmith, BC
(250) 245-3351
*schools with French immersion
Ladysmith Primary
Bayview Elementary
510 6th Ave., Ladysmith, BC
140 View St.
(250) 245-3912
(250) 754-3231
McGirr Elementary
Brechin Elementary
6199 McGirr Rd.
510 Millstone Ave.
(250) 758-8946
(250) 754-7523
Mountain View Elementary
Cedar Elementary
2480 E. Wellington Rd.
2215 Gould Road
(250) 753-2831
(250) 722-2722
*North Oyster Elementary
Chase River Elementary
13470 Cedar, Ladysmith, BC
1503 Cranberry Ave.
(250) 245-3330
(250) 754-6983
Cilaire Elementary
25 Cilaire Dr.
*Ecole Pauline Haarer
Elementary
Michelle Stilwell
(250) 758-7941
400 Campbell St.
(250) 754-2722
MLA Parksville-Qualicum
facebook.com/MichelleStilwell4BC, @Stilwell4BC
250.248.2625, Michelle.Stilwell.MLA@leg.bc.ca
26Aspengrove School
Careers in business and
leadership start here.
CJ started a t-shirt design
business as part of his Grade 10
personal project, a core part of
the International Baccalaurete
program. Other students wrote
novels, did medical research,
crafted an electric guitar and
more.
But CJ’s passion is business.
From design to outsourcing
production, he directs all aspects
of the operation. The school
project is long since complete,
but he continues to develop
and market his growing
clothing company.
Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12
Learn more today!
250-390-2201
AspengroveSchool.ca
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TWO NANAIMO LOCATIONS
Brooks Landing Downtown
255, 2000 Island Hwy North 101, 155 Skinner Street
250.729.5627 250.714.0085
The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the
Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
28COLLEGES AND TRADE SCHOOLS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Academy of Learning Amber Education Express Employment
www.ambered.com Professionals
The Academy of Learning, a Computer and Business College
www.expresspros.com
offers career training that prepares students for the workplace Chemistry Consulting
immediately. They have programs that allow students the www.chemistryconsulting.ca GT Hiring Solutions
flexibility to educate themselves in their own time according www.gthiringsolutions.ca
Ethos Career
to their convenience.
Management Group Eclipse Human
www.academyoflearning.com www.ethoscmg.com Resources Solutions
www.eclipsehr.ca
Discovery Community College
Discovery is a professional private college located in Campbell
River on Vancouver Island with campuses in Nanaimo,
Parksville and Courtenay. Campuses are also located in Surrey
and Maple Ridge.
www.discoverycommunitycollege.com
Sprott-Shaw Community College
Sprott-Shaw campus opened in 1998 and is located in the heart
of Nanaimo. Sprott-Shaw provides a friendly rewarding learning
environment, in one convenient location, with all the services and
amenities you would expect from larger college campuses.
www.sprottshaw.com
Tamagawa University
Tamagawa Nanaimo is the non-profit satellite facility of Tamagawa
Gakuen, a highly esteemed and private K-12 Academy and
University located in Tokyo, Japan. Modeled on the original
Tamagawa philosophy of “Zenjin” (“whole-person”) education,
Tamagawa Nanaimo is a privately-owned campus that supports
all educational endeavours and pursuits, whether from the local
populace or international communities.
www.tamagawa.ca
Vancouver Island University (VIU)
Located on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First
Nation, Vancouver Island University’s main campus in Nanaimo
hosts an ocean-view campus, spanning 92 scenic acres, including
lush stands of forest and Japanese gardens. Walk nature trails
located a few minutes from campus on foot, or take a quick city
transit ride to Nanaimo’s harbourside downtown centre for eclectic
dining, pubs, coffee shops, and shopping.
www.viu.ca
Proud Supporter of the Nanaimo Central Vancouver Island MulƟcultural Society
101 – 319 Selby St. Nanaimo BC
Chamber of Commerce (250) 753‐6911
admin@cvims.org
Sheila Malcolmson Living Learning Working Belonging
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
cvims.org
29HEALTH & 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 North Nanaimo HEALTH CARE
Medical Clinic
Bayview Medical Clinic
1650 Terminal Avenue North 195 – 4750 Rutherford Road IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
(250) 591-3040 (250) 585-7100
www.nnmc.ca Health Insurance BC Website
www.bayviewmedicalclinic.ca
Use this site to search for information, fill out forms online,
Townsite Medical Clinic
Brickyard Medical Clinic download applications and find contact information:
6010 Brickyard Road 512 Campbell Street
(250) 753-5665 www.hibc.gov.bc.ca
(250) 390-5200
www.caledonianclinic.ca www.townsitemedicalclinic.ca For specific information on medical service plan and healthcare
Wellington Medical Clinic benefits in BC, visit: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health
Caledonia Medical
Surgical Clinic 3200 N Island Hwy #84C
1651 Boundary Crescent Fair PharmaCare
340 Campbell Street
(250) 753-3202 (250) 740-2100 PharmaCare provides financial assistance to British Columbia
www.caledonianclinic.ca www.wellingtonmedicalclinic.ca residents for eligible prescription drugs and designated medical
Walk-In Clinic at Wal Mart supplies. Further information on this program can be found at:
Cline Medical Centre
Walmart Supercentre, 6801 N www.health.gov.bc.ca/pharmacare/plani/faq/planifaqindex.html
233 Prideaux Street
(250) 753-3030 Island Hwy
www.clinemedical.com (250) 244-4740 Child Care Resources
www.jacknathanhealth.com
Nanaimo Child Development Centre
Family Practice Clinic
2778-104th Street Mental, Seniors & This non-profit organization provides individualized services for
(250) 758-1711 Other Health Services children to help them grow and develop. Early intervention, family
Nanaimo Health Unit support, and programs that encourage the inclusion of children
Medical Arts Centre 1665 Grant Avenue with special needs are provided.
103-650 Terminal Avenue www.viha.ca
(250) 753-3431 www.nanaimocdc.com
www.medicalartscentre.com Nursing/Homemaker
Nanaimo & District PacificCARE
Nanaimo Public Health Unit Home Support Association PacificCARE assists parents in finding child care for children
1665 Grant Avenue 528 Wentworth Street newborn to 12 years old for free; and provides training and support
(250) 755-3342 (250) 754-3351
www.viha.ca/locations/health_
to child care providers.
units/nanaimo_public_health.htm www.pacific-care.bc.ca
BC Family Child Care Association
WCFCCA is a professional organization of family child care
providers. They can provide information on how to find child care,
how to get a license and training opportunities for caregivers.
www.wcfcca.ca
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