What’s Up in the Neighbourhood?
Thanks for Nothing, City!! Hey, that title got your attention, didn’t it? Well, nothing is exactly what’s there now…and there are a bunch of happy neighbours. You may not know this, but in cases of...
View ArticleNumber One Mine Memorial Ceremony May 7
On May 3, 1887 the Nanaimo No.1 Esplanade Mine exploded, one of the biggest accidents in Nanaimo’s history. On May 7, the citizens of Nanaimo will gather to remember this tragic event. Operated by...
View ArticleSECA at the Labour Day Picnic
SECA members took part in the Labour Day Picnic held at Transfer Beach, Ladysmith, by displaying the SECA Miners Heritage Photo Collection. Throughout the day, there were crowds of people examining...
View ArticleMay 6 2012 Black Track Tour tickets now available!
A few South Enders have been on this tour. which is chock FULL of fascinating mining stories! Check it out….. Tom Paterson, well-known Vancouver Island historian, columnist, and writer, is noted for...
View ArticleA Fall Black Track Tour
If you haven’t been on one of Tom’s tours, you are in for a real treat. B TOM PATERSON’S FINAL BLACK TRACK TOUR OF 2012: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 10:00 A.M. Join Tom Paterson’s final 2012 heritage walking...
View ArticleMorden Mine 100th Anniversary Planned for Sept 29
You are invited to: The Friends of Morden Mine Reception Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of start-up work at Morden Saturday, September 29, 2012, 1:30 P.M., At the Nanaimo Museum: The Friends of...
View ArticleSECA GENERAL MEETING MINUTES FEB. 5/2014
AGENDA: Introductions Financial Report Recycling Depot – Old Victoria Rd Building Proposal Presentation – 253 Victoria Rd Rowe House Public Safety – RCMP report Gung Haggis Fat Choy – Review Samaritan...
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