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Posts tagged Nanaimo Bar

Nanaimo’s world record title dethroned, but won’t stop people’s love for the Nanaimo bar

Nanaimo’s world record title dethroned, but won’t stop people’s love for the Nanaimo bar

On May 17, people near and far gathered at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo to see the unveiling of a record-breaking Nanaimo bar.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 2, 2025Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo Bar, World Record

City to redesign controversial ‘O’ in Nanaimo Sign

City to redesign controversial ‘O’ in Nanaimo Sign

What says ‘Nanaimo’ more than just a giant sign spelling out the name in the middle of Maffeo Sutton Park?

Lauryn MackenzieJune 2, 2025Nanaimo, Nanaimo Bar

VIU to cut Master of Community Planning program amidst a worker shortage in the industry

VIU to cut Master of Community Planning program amidst a worker shortage in the industry

Kyle Wickland was excited when he was accepted to the Master of Community Planning program at Vancouver Island University this year.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 29, 2025Nanaimo, Nanaimo Bar, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Master of Community Planning

Delicious: World’s largest Nanaimo bar unveiled in the harbour city

Delicious: World’s largest Nanaimo bar unveiled in the harbour city

It’s official, Nanaimo now holds the record for the world’s largest Nanaimo bar.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 20, 2025Nanaimo, Nanaimo Bar, City of Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University