Vancouver Island Ripple Effect TOONIE Challenge

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Ripple Effects for Health & Wellness is looking for a few LOUD and PROUD hot rods for a fund raising initiative on JUNE 12.

I created Ripple Effects for Health & Wellness — a community-driven non-profit dedicated to helping individuals and families facing cancer, chronic illness, and overwhelming health struggles. We provide emotional support, financial relief, and educational resources about whole food and wellness. Our mission is simple: No one should face this journey alone.

My 13-year-old grandson, Landon and I are kicking off a major ISLAND WIDE fundraising initiative on June the 12th at 2:30 pm at Cedar Community Secondary School — a movement that starts with just a TOONIE and a heart willing to help. We are calling it the Vancouver Island Ripple Effect TOONIE Challenge, and our hope is that every small act of kindness RIPPLES into something bigger.

We would be honored if you could support this mission. We would love it if a few car guys could show up in their hot rods loud and proud, for our first - ever Ripple Effects Toonie Challenge. We're inviting you to ride through with a few of your finest loudest hot rods as part of our school parade, showing your support and community spirit. If you're able, we'd love for you to drop a Toonie in our donation jar - and even better, put out a challenge to all of the other car clubs on Vancouver Island, or anyone else to join the ripple and keep it growing! — whether that’s through a donation, spreading the word, or partnering with us in any way that feels right to you. Together, we can ride this wave of hope across Vancouver Island and beyond.

Thank you for considering joining our Ripple Fundraiser.

 If you are interested in participating with your Hot Rod, please send an email to ripple.effects.society@gmail.com

With warmth and gratitude,

Lila Perry

KMS Tools Meet

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UPDATE - Re: Nanaimo Wednesday Night Car meet - NEW LOCATION!

I am pleased to announce that our car meet that was formerly held at Sears will now be held at KMS Tools. We have the blessing of all the tenants in the plaza but we have been asked to adhere to certain conditions:

We are not to arrive earlier than 5:30 pm - please NO EARLY BIRDS! Also, we have been asked to start parking at the north end of the parking lot and work our way towards the entrance.

As the tenants of the plaza are doing us a huge favor, I implore everyone to abide by these requests. And as usual, please respect the property - no burnouts, no stunting, no drifting, no speeding and no excessive noise. Such activity will not be tolerated!!!

A HUGE Thank you to Steve Langford who has graciously coordinated the new venue for our weekly car meet. 🙂

Douglas "Doug" Murray Obituary

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It is with saddened hearts that we let you know that Doug passed away in Nanaimo on February 4 after a lengthy illness. Doug was born in Pouce Coupe, B.C. After a few years of living in the Northern part of British Columbia the Family moved to Vancouver Island and settled in Nanaimo. For the past 25 years Doug was a resident of Qualicum Beach.

qbmemorials.ca/obituary/DouglasDoug-Murray

Sponsor Shout Out - Puppycats Pet Emporium

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Puppycats Pet Emporium has signed on for another year of sponsorship. We are so thankful for those that support us doing what we love to do. Be sure to check them out in Chemainus for all your fur baby supplies.

Sponsor Shout Out - Mcbride's Service Station

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We are happy to have Mcbride’s Service Station stay on for another year of sponsorship. Be sure to to stop in at the shop in Chemainus and say hi. Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated.

Challenger R/T at 2 Old Farts Garage

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Jimmy and Dave have a sweet 1970 Challenger R/T in their shop right now getting brake and exhaust work. 2oldfartsgarage.ca

2025 2 Old Farts Garage Sponsor

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Jim and Dave have been our Gold Sponsor since day 1. If your classic ride needs some love, be sure to get in touch with them. Thanks for all the support guys! 2oldfartsgarage.ca

2025 A&W Sponsorship

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A shout out to Jason for the Ladysmith A&W Sponsorship of our site. Jason has supported us and what we do for many years. Be sure to check out the Thursday evening meets in Ladysmith this summer.

Roy McLeod Passing

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This is always one of the saddest things I do in our Car Community - I am very saddened to learn that friend and fellow car enthusiast Roy McLeod passed away last Wednesday, February 19th - Roy was a special friend as he always came to visit me at my office to visit as well as drop me off his car magazines. I knew Roy a long time. He was a wonderful man with a great personality! I will miss him very, very much. I extend my deepest condolences to his wife Gail and his family! RIP Roy - You will be missed ♥

Passing of Gary Cronk

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I was very saddened to hear that friend and fellow Pharoah Gary Cronk has passed away - Its always so sad to lose a member of our car family. Gary was a very nice guy and I always enjoyed talking with him when we crossed paths. I extend my sincerest condolences to his family - RIP Gary