Tag: Nanaimo
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Nanaimo cidery fights tax hike after property reclassification
Summary: Cidery faces potential tax increase after land reclassified The owner of Big Bang Cider in Nanaimo, B.C., is challenging a recent property assessment that reclassified roughly 800 metres of his farm as light industrial. The shift could trigger higher taxes and alter how the land is used for business purposes, prompting concern from the…
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Nanaimo Cidery Faces Possible Tax Hike After Property Reclassification
What happened A Nanaimo cidery is confronting a potential increase in property taxes after a portion of its farmland was reclassified by BC Assessment as “light industrial.” The change, affecting roughly 800 metres of the farm, has the owner worried about higher annual tax bills and the broader financial viability of the business. BC Assessment…
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Nanaimo cidery fights property reclassification, fears tax hike
Big Bang Cider in Nanaimo challenges property reassessment Owners of Big Bang Cider in Nanaimo, British Columbia, are pushing back against a recent property assessment that reclassified about 800 metres of their farm as ight industrial, a move they say could trigger a tax hike. The change, issued by BC Assessment, shifts portions of a…
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New MEC store in Nanaimo signals bright future for shoppers and outdoor gear
Biggest opening in Nanaimo for MEC marks a win for shoppers and the outdoor economy The grand opening of the new Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) location in Nanaimo, British Columbia, has kicked off a fresh chapter for outdoor enthusiasts on Vancouver Island. Dozens of shoppers lined up for the ribbon-cutting, with some camping overnight to…
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New MEC Store Opens in Nanaimo: A Win for Shoppers and the Brand
Opening Day Signals a Local Boom for Outdoor Gear The grand opening of Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) in Nanaimo, British Columbia, drew dozens of shoppers lining up for hours, with some camping overnight to secure a first-edition pass to the store’s popular outdoor gear and apparel. Local observers and a retail analyst describe the launch…
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MEC Opens Nanaimo Store: A Boost for Outdoor Shoppers and the Island’s Retail Scene
New MEC Store on Vancouver Island Signals Growth for Outdoor Retail The opening of Mountain Equipment Co-op’s (MEC) newest store in Nanaimo, B.C., marks a notable moment for both local shoppers and the broader retail landscape on Vancouver Island. Dozens queued up for the grand opening, with some campers staking a claim well before dawn.…
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Groundbreaking Marks Start of BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo
Groundbreaking Launches a New Era of Cancer Care in Nanaimo Ground has officially broken at the site of the future BC Cancer centre, a landmark development that will bring expanded cancer care to residents of the mid and north Island. The ceremony, held at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, marked the start of construction on a…
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Groundbreaking Milestone for BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo: A New Era for Island Cancer Care
New chapter for cancer care on Vancouver Island The long-awaited project to expand cancer treatment options on Vancouver Island has moved from planning to reality. Ground has officially broken for the BC Cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, signaling the start of a project expected to transform access to specialized oncology services for residents…
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Ground Breaks on BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo: A New Era for Island Cancer Care
Groundbreaking ceremony signals start of a major health project The Mid and North Island will soon benefit from enhanced cancer care as construction begins on the new BC Cancer Centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. A formal groundbreaking ceremony brought together health leaders, government officials, clinicians, and community members to mark a significant milestone in…