Nanaimo

Fraser Institute News Release: Median income in Vancouver nearly $24,000 less than in Seattle—B.C. cities rank low in regional income rankings

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

“At a time when affordability is top of mind, workers in B.C.

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  • “At a time when affordability is top of mind, workers in B.C.
  • make considerably less money than their counterparts in other jurisdictions,” said Ben Eisen, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute and co-author of Measuring British Columbia’s Prosperity Gap at the Metropolitan Level.
  • “Many British Columbians would likely be surprised to learn that workers in next-door Washington make substantially more than they do,” Eisen said.
  • “With its relatively low median employment income, Vancouver is an outlier among big cities in the western part of Canada and the United States,” Eisen said.

Canada's Fashion Elite Celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Cashmere Collection: Lovestruck

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Love was in the air at the 20th anniversary of Kruger Products' historic Cashmere Collection.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Love was in the air at the 20th anniversary of Kruger Products' historic Cashmere Collection.
  • Over two decades, the Cashmere Collection has united Canada's fashion community in support of the breast cancer cause.
  • "The Cashmere Collection is a beloved mainstay that inspires Canadians through fashion while raising awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer," says Susan Irving, CMO Kruger Products.
  • The award-winning Cashmere Collection, featured a diverse range of Canadian-based talent, showcasing inspirational, inclusive, and fashion-forward design aesthetics from across the country.

CPABC: Vancouver Island housing starts slowed in 2022, while major project activity picked up

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Nanaimo had the most housing starts at 1,184 (up 9.2 per cent compared to 2021), followed by 559 in Duncan (up 58.4 per cent).

Key Points: 
  • Nanaimo had the most housing starts at 1,184 (up 9.2 per cent compared to 2021), followed by 559 in Duncan (up 58.4 per cent).
  • “While the situation really varied by municipality, the slowdown does pose a concern for the region’s housing affordability challenges.
  • A new proposal, the Vancouver Island Student Housing project ($88 million), was officially put forward in Q3 2022.
  • “Particularly with high interest rates now weighing new investment, this major project activity is important to support jobs, boost housing supply, improve services, and set our region up to be more productive.

Canada Post announces its first depot using all-electric vehicles

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

The company's Nanaimo depot will use 14 fully electric cargo vans for collection and delivery services, replacing internal combustion vehicles.

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  • The company's Nanaimo depot will use 14 fully electric cargo vans for collection and delivery services, replacing internal combustion vehicles.
  • Doug Ettinger, President and CEO of Canada Post, and Suromitra Sanatani, Chair of the Board of Directors, were on site to announce the depot's official launch of its electric delivery vehicles.
  • Canada Post is building on decades of experience experimenting with electric and other low-emission vehicles.
  • Canada Post will be going to market to compete for new vehicles in a variety of classes.

“A welcome addition in our community:” two new developments bring 230 rental units to Vancouver Island

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Rental housing is in short supply in both Nanaimo and Parksville, with vacancy rates of 1% and 1.7%, respectively.

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  • Rental housing is in short supply in both Nanaimo and Parksville, with vacancy rates of 1% and 1.7%, respectively.
  • Uplands Terrace Apartments and Merewood Apartments have brought much-needed new rental housing stock to their respective communities.
  • Parksville Mayor Doug OBrien commented similarly, stating that there is "a clear need for new rental housing in most communities around Vancouver Island, Parksville included.
  • This new development is a welcome addition to our community and will provide more Parksville residents with housing options.

Fobi To Provide Checkpoint Digital Ticketing System to Support Big Wheel Charity Golf Classic Tournament

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Most charity golf events currently use paper tickets, which make it difficult to engage with attendees before, during and after the event.

Key Points: 
  • Most charity golf events currently use paper tickets, which make it difficult to engage with attendees before, during and after the event.
  • By implementing Fobis Mobile Wallet Checkpoint solution for this years tournament, however, the Big Wheel Charity Golf Classic tournament organizers have been able to create an end-to-end digital ticketing and engagement solution that makes the registration and check-in process seamless and easy for the attendees.
  • Big Wheel Golf Tournament Co-Founder Sarah Bramley, stated: Fobis Checkpoint solution is a huge upgrade for us.
  • The first annual Big Wheel Charity Golf Classic is the inaugural event hosted and organized by Aaron Pritchett and the New Frontier Foundation.

CSE Bulletin: New Listing - Madi Minerals Ltd. (MADI)

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - le 7 avril/April 2022) - The common shares of Madi Minerals Ltd., have been approved for listing on the CSE.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - le 7 avril/April 2022) - The common shares of Madi Minerals Ltd., have been approved for listing on the CSE.
  • Madi Minerals Ltd. is engaged in the business of mineral exploration and the acquisition of mineral property assets in Canada.
  • Les actions ordinaires de Madi Minerals Ltd. ont t approuves pour tre cotes sur le CSE.
  • Madi Minerals Ltd. se consacre l'exploration minire et l'acquisition d'actifs miniers au Canada.

Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation’s Longstanding Chief Executive Officer to Retire on June 30, 2022

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

NANAIMO, British Columbia, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (the Foundation) is announcing that its Chief Executive Officer, Janice Perrino, will retire as of June 30, 2022 after nearly six years with the organization.

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  • NANAIMO, British Columbia, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (the Foundation) is announcing that its Chief Executive Officer, Janice Perrino, will retire as of June 30, 2022 after nearly six years with the organization.
  • Most notably, the Foundations fundraising efforts have successfully enabled the completion of several projects at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH).
  • As we look towards the future, it is the fundraising to support a much needed, entirely new patient care tower in Nanaimo that will define the coming decade for the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation.
  • Ms. Perrino has set this organization up for success in that endeavour and we will be forever grateful to her for that.

CPABC: Vancouver Island housing starts reach record high in 2021

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The region saw a decline in housing construction in 2020, so it is encouraging to see housing starts rebound strongly in 2021, said Woody Hayes, FCPA, FCA.

Key Points: 
  • The region saw a decline in housing construction in 2020, so it is encouraging to see housing starts rebound strongly in 2021, said Woody Hayes, FCPA, FCA.
  • Residential developers recognized the investment potential given the very robust demand and rising prices for housing, leading to a record number of housing starts last year.
  • In 2021, 3,417 housing units began construction in the Vancouver Island/Coast region (excluding Greater Victoria), up from 2,805 started in 2020, and 3,067 in 2019.
  • In 2021, there were 2,217 attached units started across the region, up by 27.0 per cent compared to 2020.

Dane Creek Capital Corp. Announces the Creation of United Raw Distribution Inc.

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 8, 2022 /CNW/ -Dane Creek Capital Corp. ('DCCC') is pleased to announce the creation of United Raw Distribution Inc. (the 'Distributor'), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DCCC's majority-owned United Raw Pet Foods Inc. ('United Raw' or the 'Company').

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 8, 2022 /CNW/ -Dane Creek Capital Corp. ('DCCC') is pleased to announce the creation of United Raw Distribution Inc. (the 'Distributor'), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DCCC's majority-owned United Raw Pet Foods Inc. ('United Raw' or the 'Company').
  • About Dane Creek Capital Corp.
    Dane Creek Capital Corp. is a privately held Canadian merchant banking venture dedicated to the pet industry.
  • Majority-owned by Dane Creek Capital Corp., United Raw owns the largest family of Canadian raw pet food brands.
  • United Raw is also the owner of subsidiary, United Raw Distribution Inc. (Mississauga, ON).