Celebrations expand in Nanaimo for Canada’s 150th birthday
NANAIMO — Thanks to assistance from Nanaimo’s city council, local celebrations of Canada’s 150th birthday will be bigger than anticipated.
At city council last night, 150th celebration planning co-chairs Diana Johnstone and Wally Wells asked for $75,000 from council to fund a new theatre production called the Legacy Show, more events and a substantial fireworks display.
Johnstone said they want to tell Nanaimo’s story through the Legacy Show, which is a musical revue called Blackstones and Bathtubs.
“Join the rumble and tumble and board the Dream of Nanaimo as the city’s ancient roots, explosive history and quirky culture spring to life,” she told council about the play.