Events
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BASTION LIGHTING/COLOURING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FROM MAY 21 - 23, 2025 FOR NEW LIGHTING FIXTURES INSTALLMENT
May 21, 2025
New updated lighting figures have arrived and the need to do the install over the 3 days and as a result the Bastion will not be available -
Bastion Lighting Colour Purple on May 24, 2025 for National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day
May 24, 2025
Three percent of the population will experience psychosis. One in 100 people will be diagnosed with schizophrenia. But while attitudes toward mental health and mental illness are shifting, the myths, misunderstandings, and misconceptions surrounding psychosis and schizophrenia remain stubbornly high. The most common myth being that schizophrenia is not manageable or treatable. Like any other illness, it is can be managed and treated with the right support. Wear purple to show your support for those living with schizophrenia and mental illness as a way to increase awareness. -
Bastion Lighting Colour Blue on May 25, 2025 for Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
May 25, 2025
May is Cystic Fibrosis Month. Life with cystic fibrosis can come with many unexpected obstacles and unseen challenges. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that changes a protein in the body. The faulty protein affects the body's cells, tissues, and the glands that make mucus and sweat. The medical abbreviation of cystic fibrosis is CF. Normal mucus is slippery and protects the airways, digestive tract, and other organs and tissues. -
Bastion Lighting Colour Blue on May 26, 2025 for GBS and CIDP Awareness
May 25, 2025
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Bastion Lighting Colour Red on May 28, 2025 for Menstrual Health Day
May 28, 2025
The Period Purse™ works to build awareness and advocacy for period poverty and menstrual equity across Canada. -
Bastion Lighting Colour Teal from May 29 - 31, 2025 for Food Allergy Awareness
May 29, 2025
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month in Canada and aims to provide a unique opportunity to help raise awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis. -
Lions FREE Swim 2025
May 31, 2025, 1:00 PM
The City of Nanaimo Parks & Recreation, Lions Club of Nanaimo, Country Grocer and many other community sponsors are proud to present the Lions Free Swims. Held Saturdays, April 5-June 28, 1-2:30 pm at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (no sessions on Apr 26, May 17, May 24 & Jun 21). -
Bastion Lighting Colour Purple on June 1, 2025 for Migraine Awareness Month
Jun 1, 2025
Migraine remains undiagnosed and undertreated in at least 50% of patients, and less than 50% of migraine patients consult a physician. Healthcare professionals play a vital role in migraine advocacy and awareness efforts. By raising awareness within the medical community and increasing educational opportunities across the world IHS aims to have a real impact on the lives of people with migraine. -
Bastion Lighting Colour Red on June 2, 2025 for Hemochromatosis Awareness Week
Jun 2, 2025
World Haemochromatosis Week is an annual awareness campaign held in the first week of June to raise awareness about hereditary hemochromatosis, an inherited disorder that causes the body to absorb too much iron. The week aims to inform the public and educate healthcare professionals about the condition, the importance of early detection, and the need for equitable access to treatment. -
Bastion Lighting Colours Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and Purple from June 3 - 15, 2025 for Nanaimo Pride
Jun 3, 2025
June 3, 2025 at Nanaimo City Hall will be the flag raising event starting at 6 pm in the upper parking lot for the start of Pride Week to celebrate the importance of being yourself. -
Lions FREE Swim 2025
Jun 7, 2025, 1:00 PM
The City of Nanaimo Parks & Recreation, Lions Club of Nanaimo, Country Grocer and many other community sponsors are proud to present the Lions Free Swims. Held Saturdays, April 5-June 28, 1-2:30 pm at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (no sessions on Apr 26, May 17, May 24 & Jun 21). -
Lions FREE Swim 2025
Jun 14, 2025, 1:00 PM
The City of Nanaimo Parks & Recreation, Lions Club of Nanaimo, Country Grocer and many other community sponsors are proud to present the Lions Free Swims. Held Saturdays, April 5-June 28, 1-2:30 pm at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (no sessions on Apr 26, May 17, May 24 & Jun 21). -
Bastion Lighting Colour Purple on June 16, 2025 for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Jun 16, 2025
The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect. -
Bastion Lighting Colour Lime Green on June 17, 2025 for CDLK5 Awareness Day
Jun 17, 2025
International CDKL5 Day is celebrated on June 17th. It's a day to recognize CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD), a genetic disorder that affects the brain and causes seizures, developmental delays, and intellectual disabilities. -
Bastion Lighting Colour Blue on June 18, 2025 for National Deafblind Awareness
Jun 18, 2025
n Canada, June is National Deafblind Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about deafblindness which is a complex disability involving a combination of hearing and vision loss. The aim is to celebrate the achievements of deafblind individuals, and promote understanding of their experiences. -
Bastion Lighting Colour Green on June 19, 2025 for World Kidney Cancer Day
Jun 19, 2025
Since it was established in 2017, it is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the local and global impact of kidney cancer, educating people about the disease, and making a difference in the lives of people affected by kidney cancer. -
Bastion Lighting Colour Green on June 20, 21, and 22, 2025 for Brain Injury Awareness Month
Jun 20, 2025
In 2025, Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada, which is observed in June, will focus on raising awareness about the prevalence of brain injuries, the obstacles faced by survivors, and the need for more support services and understanding through education to aid survivors to rebuild their lives and achieve their goals. -
Bastion Lighting Colour Red on June 24, 2025 for Cavernous Malformation Awareness Month
Jun 24, 2025
Cavernous Malformation Awareness Month is celebrated in June. It aims to raise awareness about cavernous malformations (CCMs), which are abnormal clusters of blood vessels in the brain. A cavernous malformation is an abnormal collection of thin-walled, leaky blood vessels, often found in the brain and spinal cord. These malformations, also known as cavernomas or cavernous hemangiomas, can cause neurological issues if they leak blood or cause pressure on surrounding tissue. -
Lions FREE Swim 2025
Jun 28, 2025, 1:00 PM
The City of Nanaimo Parks & Recreation, Lions Club of Nanaimo, Country Grocer and many other community sponsors are proud to present the Lions Free Swims. Held Saturdays, April 5-June 28, 1-2:30 pm at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (no sessions on Apr 26, May 17, May 24 & Jun 21). -
Bastion Lighting Colour Lime Green on June 29 and 30, 2025 for Lights on for Lisa
Jun 29, 2025
Lights on for Lisa was organized as a sign of hope in guiding Lisa Marie Young home after going missing in Nanaimo on June 30, 2002. Lime green was her favourite colour.
Special Events
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Clubs and Organizations in Nanaimo
The City of Nanaimo is home to several clubs and organizations. From arts, social, sports or community, check out this Clubs and Organization Listing and see how you can get involved! Email parksandrecreation@nanaimo.ca to add your non profit group to this list or to update your organization information.
Bastion Lighting Events
Do you have a cause or organization and would like to have a Bastion lighting event? Visit our Bastion Lighting Requests page to get details on how to qualify and request the Bastion be lit for you!
Last updated: February 26, 2025
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