Tag Archives: coal mining history

Nanaimo’s Latest Coal Hole

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Kim Goldberg

By Kim Goldberg Nanaimo is a town that was built on coal. Literally! And those of us who live here got a reminder of that geological fact a few days ago when a stretch of road downtown at Pine Street … Continue reading →

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Dam Poets – Flash Mob

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Kim Goldberg

Yo! Dam Poets! Time to get yer FLASH MOB on!  This Sunday, July 14, c’mon down to the lower dam at Colliery Dam Park (Nanaimo) at 2:00 pm with a poem to share.  Bring a poem inspired by the outdoors, … Continue reading →

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Colliery Dams: Snuneymuxw Demands Due Diligence & Consultation from City

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Kim Goldberg

This press release just came across my desk from Chief Douglas White III (Kwulasultun) of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. The City of Nanaimo intends to remove the two dams at Colliery Dams Park later this month, despite widespread public opposition. Five … Continue reading →

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Dam Dogs

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Kim Goldberg

A few of the splendid canines on hand this afternoon for the unofficial unmeeting* to save Nanaimo’s historic Colliery Dam Park – a much-loved and much-used city park, which five members of Nanaimo City Council plan to begin demolishing in … Continue reading →

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