City of Nanaimo photos of entrance to city, Nanaimo new and old buildings downtown, library, and Nanaimo to Vancouver ferry service

NANAIMO, B.C. Canada - (on Vancouver Island) City Information & Consumer Services

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Nanaimo had a population of 78,692 in the 2006 census, a 7.8% increase from the 73,000 in the 2001 Census
StatsCan.ca

Map of City of Naimo harbor area by Weller Cartographic Services Ltd.
"Centrally located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, 111 km north of Victoria, Nanaimo is the regional service centre for mid and north Vancouver Island. (quote from www.city.nanaimo.bc.ca on 07/26/02)"

NANAIMO CITY HALL · MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES


  • Nanaimo City - municipal hall www.city.nanaimo.bc.ca

    See also at this site information on: property taxes | parking fines | garbage | fire department | community websites | etc.



Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island B.C.


Nanaimo is served by the B.B.B. office in Victoria - however has a local telephone number
Nanaimo Tel:  (250) 755-7843

"Our Mission:  To promote and foster the highest ethical relationship between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education and service excellence." (quote from web site 07/26/02)
201-1005 Langley Street
Victoria, British Columbia  V8W 1V7

Telephone:   Nanaimo :  (250) 755-7843
Telephone:   Victoria :  (250) 386-6348 (9:00-12:00 / 1:00-4:00 PST)

Fax:  (250) 386-2367
E-mail:  info@bbbvanisland.org
Website:  http://www.bbbvanisland.org

Online Reports: 
www.juggernautstudios.com/ cgi-bin/bbb/biz_list.cgi
File a Complaint Online: 
www.bbbvanisland.org/Inquiries_complaints/
consumer_complaints_form.htm

The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce

www.nanaimochamber.bc.ca
"... brings together all the elements of the business community into a single, influential, and respected voice.

For 113 years, the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce has continued to provide direction and support for its ever-growing industrial, corporate, and residential population."  [quote from website 2002/07/26]


TOURISM NANAIMO

www.tourism.nanaimo.bc.ca

NANAIMO INTER-CITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

High Speed Ferries - Nanaimo to Vancouver www.harbourlynx.com
"HarbourLynx is a privately owned Nanaimo based company, incorporated to own and operate passenger only high-speed ferries from downtown Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver." [fr. website 2004/07/17]
Sailing Schedules: www.harbourlynx.com/sched.html
  • Telephone - Nanaimo:  250-753-4443
  • Telephone - Vancouver:  604-688-5465
  • Toll Free: 1-866-206-LYNX (5969
Floatplane ServicesNanaimo to Vancouver to Victoria
Harbor to harbor daily floatplane services www.westcoastair.com

Helicopter-Helijet ServicesNanaimo to Vancouver to:  Victoria & Seattle www.helijet.com

BC Ferry Schedules - Nanaimo to Vancouver and Sunshine Coast etc.
Operated by the Government of BC
www.bcferries.com
phone toll free in BC 1-888-233-3779 for schedule information

WEATHER REPORTS & Updates

Environment Canada www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca
fee based phone service with forecaster "Weather one-on-one"
phone 1-900-565-5555


PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

Vancouver Island Health Authority
This includes the former Central Vancouver Island Health Region, as of December 2001
http://www.islandhealth.ca

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Patient information for Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Address - Location
1200 Dufferin Crescent
Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 2B7

Telephone and FAX
from Nanaimo:  (250) 754-2141
from Parksville/Qualicum:  dial (toll free) (250) 248-2332


Consult local telephone directory for individual departmental listings

University - Community College Resources

Malaspina University-College
Nanaimo, B.C.
Location Map to find Malaspina relative to down-town Nanaimo


Sprott Shaw Community College - Nanaimo
Serving British Columbians since 1903 - this is the Nanaimo campus of this well known private college.
Ph: (250) 754-9600
Fax: (250) 754-9410
Address:  #6-140 Terminal Ave.  Nanaimo, BC


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NEWSPAPERS

Nanaimo Daily News
Suite B-1,
2575 McCullough Rd
Nanaimo, BC
V9S 5W5

Phone: (250) 758-4917
Fax: (250)758-4513
E-mail:  dnews@island.net
Southam Newspapers


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· The Province

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Malaspina University-College
location map


Sprott Shaw Community College - Nanaimo
Serving British Columbians since 1903 - the Nanaimo campus of this well known private college.