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01/15/2026

01/15/2026

Winter on VI 🖤

Not a destination. A feeling.
Go where the light finds you… ✨

01/15/2026

01/15/2026

VI.CODE
Source intact

01/14/2026

🎉 NANAIMO RANKED #2 IN CANADA FOR QUALITY OF LIFE

According to Numbeo’s 2026 Quality of Life Index, Nanaimo stood out for our mild coastal climate, short commute times, and relaxed pace of daily living - even as safety + health care scored lower.

“Nanaimo is the highest-ranked mid-sized Canadian city on the list. Located on Vancouver Island, it offers a coastal lifestyle with short commute times, relatively low pollution, and a mild climate by Canadian standards.

While purchasing power is lower than in major metropolitan centres, Nanaimo compensates with a slower pace of life and strong access to outdoor recreation. Housing affordability remains a challenge, but it is still more accessible than in nearby Vancouver or Victoria. The city appeals to families, retirees, and remote workers seeking balance between work and lifestyle.”

👉 Agree or Disagree? Have your say below. ⬇️

01/13/2026

💎 You’re invited to *The OPTIQ Experience* at Laird Wheaton Cadillac.

📆 January 21–24 • Nanaimo, B.C.

Explore Cadillac electric, take a test drive, enjoy refreshments, and be entered to win exclusive Cadillac prizes.

See Cadillac electric up close - No pressure, just clarity.

👉🏼 TEXT 778-744-3521 or DM YES to RSVP.

01/13/2026

01/12/2026

The Regional District of Nanaimo has issued an Evacuation Order for 380 Martindale Road (Pathfinder Camp Resort) in Electoral Area G near Parksville due to flooding of the Englishman River on January 12, 2026, at 11 a.m.

If you are in the area described, you must leave immediately. For more information including the evacuation order including a map, visit: https://rdn.bc.ca/current-alerts

A reception centre is available for evacuees at Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church at 550 Pym Street, Parksville.

01/12/2026

⚠️ HEADS UP, CEDAR - FLOOD RISK ⚠️

01/12/2026

⚠️ EVACUATION ORDER ⚠️

Chemanius Bridge Area