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

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
Location: The Crow and Gate Pub, 2313 Yellowpoint Rd.

Nanaimo Downtown Farmers' Market

Bowen Road Farmers' Market

Nanaimo North Farmer's Market

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

Alec McPherson - RDN Electoral Area 'A' Director
Alec has opened a blog to enable and encourage two-way communication between himself and the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Area “A” residents;
http://rdninsights.blogspot.com/

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

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