Dr. Richard Beamish, C.M., O.B.C, Ph.D., D.Sc., F.R.S.C. is an Emeritus Scientist at the Pacific Biological Station in Nanaimo, B.C. where he served as Director from 1980-1993. He retired in 2011. Dr. Beamish has the Order of Canada, the Order of British Columbia, is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and received the…
NWB Probus Crib Tournament with Potluck Lunch The cards were dealt, the pegs were moved and the results are in! Our crib game on Wednesday, July 15 at Bob Cunningham’s home in Fairwinds brought together 11 Probus members and guests for rousing games of crib. There was much teasing, strategizing, counting and even a skunking!…
An immersive experience! Those three words only begin to describe the wonderful explosion of art, colour, motion and music that our group of 12 thoroughly enjoyed at the “Beyond van Gogh and Monet” show in Nanaimo. The first part of the show was a walk-through, museum style display, with lots of wonderful images and information…
COME ON OUT TO OUR ANNUAL GOLF and PICNIC EVENT Brigadoon Golf Course359 Martindale Rd, Parksville Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Catered Meal: $35.00 per person. Buffet style catering with UPBEETEATS catering starting at 5:30 pm. Dinner is a choice of BBQ chicken and/or back ribs; baby potatoes, veggie stir fry and basmati rice; Caesar…
Try the Thrilling Zip-Line at Mount Washington Alpine Resort 1 Strathcona PkwyComox-StrathconaReservations: 250-338-1386 Check off one experience possibly on your bucket list! Strap into a full zip tour (Eagle’s Flight) featuring 4 unique zipline spans, side by side cables, taking in the mountain views of Mt Washington. Or just do the half tour (Hawk Flight)…
Date: Wednesday, Sept 9, 2026 Time: Ferry runs on the hour; trip takes 10 minutes Ferry Terminal Location: Waiting room for the ferry is at the corner of Front Street and Promenade Drive, Nanaimo Price: $15.00 (on the day) to cover round trip ferry ride. Cash ONLY. About the Walk: Easy seaview paths and beach…