Fred Pollock

Cinnabar Valley. It is as exotic and fabulous as the name suggests. A rich, deep gawge of rainforest, it stretches from the Strait of Georgia to the crystal clear waters of the Nanaimo River. Endless creeks flow down from the mountains, emptying into Richards Lake - a shining gem in the center of the valley. The ocean too is closeby – it is mere minutes to the estuary. At some points you can catch a glimpse the ocean with its backdrop of glacier covered mountains. You can he

Ahhh . . . Thank you NANAIMO for creating this delicious bar that is a absolute favourite from coast to coast to coast. But why stop at just ONE local specialty? We think EVERY neighbourhood in Nanaimo should have its own, customized treat. Today, we give you the spicy Cinna-Bar, for Cinnabar Valley, of course!! Base: 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut ⅓ cup icing sugar, sifted 2 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp salt ½ cup unsalted but

How the Chase River Got Its Name Chase River is 11 kilometers long, rich with spawning chub and coho salmon. But do you know how this important river got it's name? In the winter of 1853, two young native men, a Cowichan Native and Siamsit, a Snuneymux Native, were suspected of shooting Peter Brown, a shepherd working for the Hudson Bay Company at Forest Hill. Governor James Douglas immediately sent out scouts to find the alleged perpetrators. The Cowichan Native was quickly