Web Links

Local Community Links

• Friends of Morden Mine
  The Friends of the Morden Mine is a non-profit society dedicated to the preservation of the most complete above-ground remains of an historic coal mine on Vancouver Island.

• TAKE 5 Magazine
  TAKE 5 is is a well read publication covering arts, wildlife, boating, people, health, homes, dining, local news and events. Written and published by local residents, it is a great source for information for the communities from South Nanaimo to Chemainus.

• CHLY 101.7 FM - Radio
  Vancouver Island University Campus/Community Radio in Nanaimo.

• Harbour Living
  Events resource for Vancouver Island.

• RDN Recreation & Parks

Food

• 100 Mile Diet

• 100 Mile Diet - Nanaimo

• Edible Strategies
  Food security has been taken up by a group of community organizations, farmers, small scale food processors and locally owned food businesses who together wish to work towards localizing our food system.

Farmer Markets

Farmers' markets sell a wide range of locally produced farm-fresh, wholesome foods including fruits and vegetables, organics, specialty cheese, eggs, beef, seafood, jams, artisan products, and so much more! Farmers' markets are an important part of local communities.

• Cedar Farmers' Market
  Sundays (Starts Mother's Day weekend)
  10:00 am to 2:00 pm
  Location: The Crow and Gate Pub, 2313 Yellowpoint Rd.

• Nanaimo Downtown Farmers' Market
  April 13 to October 5
  Friday10:00 am to 2:00 pm
  Pioneer Waterfront Plaza, right next to the Bastion on Front Street in Nanaimo.

• Bowen Road Farmers' Market
  Open from May 21 to October 22
  Wed 4:00pm to 7:00pm
  Location: 2517 Bowen Road (Co-op Gas Station)

• Nanaimo North Farmer's Market
  Open from May 3 to October 11
  Sat 10:00am to 2:00pm
  Located beside the Galaxy Theatre, Rutherford Mall

• BC Association of Farmers' Markets
  The BC Association of Farmers' Markets (BCAFM) represents farmers' markets throughout the Province.

Agriculture Links

• British Columbia Seed Security Project
  This website was started by a small group of BC farmers and organizers now called the BC Seed Security Project and is operated as part of the programming of Farm Folk City Folk, based in Vancouver.

Health

• BC Health Guide

Weather

• BC Weather Forecasts
• BC Marine Weather Forecasts
• BC Weather Warnings

Highways

• DriveBC
• Local Highways Contractor - Emcon Services Inc. 1-866-353-3136 or 250-722-9494

Your Elected Representatives

• Joe Burnett - RDN Electoral Area 'A' Director - quaillanding@shaw.ca

• Doug Routley MLA - Nanaimo-North Cowichan
  Phone: (250) 245-9375
  Website: www.dougroutley.ca

• Jean Crowder, MP, Nanaimo-Cowichan
  Website: www.jeancrowder.ca