Tag: Vancouver Island
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A New Chorus for Everyone: Vancouver Island’s Joyful, Tone-Deaf Choirs Take Center Stage
From a Jacuzzi Moment to a Community Chorus Sharon Marnell’s singing career didn’t begin on a grand stage or in a polished studio. It began in a public jacuzzi on Vancouver Island, where two frozen shoulders kept her company as she warmed up with a melody that came from the heart if not the high…
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Tone-Deaf? Vancouver Island newcomer’s joyful choirs
From a public jacuzzi to a public chorus Sharon Marnell’s story began with an ordinary moment that morphed into a mission. While sitting in a public jacuzzi on Vancouver Island, she found herself singing to ease two frozen shoulders. The reaction she received would change her path: a fellow soak-er complimented her voice and then…
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Can’t Carry a Tune? A Vancouver Island Newcomer Launches Choirs for the Joyful, Not the Tone Deaf
New Voice, New Choirs Sharon Marnell didn’t intend to become a community choir founder. A recent arrival to Vancouver Island, she was simply trying to ease two frozen shoulders in a public hot tub when a candid remark about her singing changed the course of her life. “You sing nicely. You couldn’t join our choir,”…
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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 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…
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Hope Shines as New Orca Calf Joins Endangered J Pod Near Vancouver Island
New Calf Emerges in the Endangered J Pod The birth of a new orca calf, designated J64, has prompted cautious optimism among researchers monitoring the Southern Resident killer whales, the famed J pod that frequents the waters near Vancouver Island. The calf’s arrival marks a rare bright spot for a population facing numerous threats, from…
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Orca Calf Brings Hope for Endangered J Pod Near Vancouver Island
New Calf Joins the Endangered J Pod Near Vancouver Island The Southern Resident killer whale population, already battered by years of losses, has a reason to celebrate. The Center for Whale Research (CWR) confirmed the birth of a new orca calf in the endangered J pod, a rare bright spot for this iconic marine family.…