Tag Archives: City Hall
Major production set for six-week filming schedule in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Significant closures are coming to the city's downtown, stemming from a major television production. Work is set to focus around Diana Krall Plaza and select businesses along Wharf St., Skin...
Apr 12, 2024
Nanaimo RCMP receive fewer calls despite jump in violent crime
NANAIMO - While reported crime is down over the last five years, the severity of crimes being committed is on the rise in the Harbour City.Insp. Andrew Burton with the Nanaimo RCMP broke down the stat...
Apr 12, 2024
Latest grant bolsters waterfront overhaul in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Ongoing significant enhancements to the popular waterfront area in Qualicum Beach received a boost. The province announced $500,000 from the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure pr...
Apr 11, 2024
City & accommodators battling for control of Nanaimo hotel tax dollars
NANAIMO - A standoff is brewing between the City and some local tourism operators over who controls and administers hotel tax revenue.The Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) is applied to short...
Apr 10, 2024
'We've basically tripled since 2016:' Nanaimo homeless census sees significant rise
NANAIMO - To nobody's surprise, the number of unsheltered people in Nanaimo has surged significantly. A final report on the 2023 Nanaimo Point-in-Time Count & Survey showed 515 people were unhouse...
Apr 09, 2024
Local Habitat for Humanity chapter alters course to mitigate housing crisis
NANAIMO - Increased density and a lease as opposed to ownership model signifies a bold new approach by a local non-profit organization determined to more meaningfully combat high housing costs.Habitat...
Apr 07, 2024
Ladysmith officials favour enforcement to free up downtown parking stock
LADYSMITH - Enforcement as opposed to additional inventory is seen as the answer to ensuring the downtown has enough parking options. During their Tuesday, April 2 council meeting, councillors accepte...
Apr 04, 2024
New boardwalk solves ‘ankle-breaker’ section of Linley Valley trail
NANAIMO - More than 200 meters of aluminum boardwalk now tops a challenging section of trail on the south side of Cottle Lake in the popular Linley Valley recreation area. Charlotte Davis, manager of ...
Mar 27, 2024
City of Nanaimo prepares for transit hub housing densification push
NANAIMO - Officials in Nanaimo are working on implementing the provincial plan to increase available housing density near transit exchange areas. Passed on Nov. 30 bill 47 requires municipalities to d...
Mar 26, 2024
Senior government grant eases water supply capital costs in Ladysmith
LADYSMITH - A significant funding injection will complete a major water infrastructure project in Ladysmith.The Town announced on Friday, March 22 nearly $10.9 million in federal and provincial fundin...
Mar 24, 2024