Category Archives: Nanaimo
Rezoning approved for 49-unit supportive housing proposal in north Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Almost 50 affordable and supportive housing units for those with developmental disabilities are planned for north Nanaimo following the approval of a rezoning application. A conceptual plan ...
Jul 26, 2024
Central Island teens more tired, diverse & connected than five years ago
NANAIMO - Local teens are sleeping less, feeling worse about their physical and mental health, but have a better support network on average compared to five years ago. The B.C. Adolescent Health Surve...
Jul 25, 2024
Pilot program launched in Nanaimo to help injured workers get back on the job
NANAIMO - A new provincial program to help those with physical or mental health injuries or disabilities get back to work was recently announced in Nanaimo.Through the Reducing Poverty Through Early I...
Jul 25, 2024
Sooke wildfire triples in size, but fire growth moving away from populated areas
NANAIMO - A wildfire burning on southern Vancouver Island has nearly doubled in size since the start of the week.The Old Man Lake fire, burning around nine kilometres north of Sooke, is listed as out ...
Jul 24, 2024
Taps turned on for major upgrade to Nanaimo water system
NANAIMO - The taps are on and water is starting to flow through a major infrastructure upgrade, designed to future-proof the City's underground network. The Midtown Water Supply Project came online on...
Jul 24, 2024
Planned revamp of downtown Nanaimo parking lot receives development permit
NANAIMO - Housing with attached retail opportunities is one step closer to being built in the downtown core on the site of a City of Nanaimo staff parking lot. A development permit was approved Monday...
Jul 24, 2024
Sooke fire continues burning as extreme fire danger ratings persist on central Island
NANAIMO - While no lives or structures are in immediate danger, a tall plume of smoke stemming from a wildfire on the south Island is a close-to-home reminder fire season is here. The Old Man Lake fir...
Jul 24, 2024
Blood-stained clothing & butterfly knife found on accused after downtown Nanaimo stabbing
NANAIMO - An RCMP forensic analyst took the stand on the second day of a trial of two local men accused of manslaughter. Proceedings against Mark Jayden Harrison, 21, and co-accused Aiden Matthew Will...
Jul 23, 2024
Council moving ahead with $90m version of new Nanaimo Operations Centre
NANAIMO - For the third time in less than a year, the City of Nanaimo will seek elector approval to borrow money to fund a new public works yard. An alternative approval process is scheduled for the f...
Jul 23, 2024
Stage four water restrictions put in place across most RDN systems
NANAIMO - Weeks without significant rain coupled with abnormally high temperatures are forcing a tightening of the tap. The Regional District of Nanaimo announced the implementation of stage four wate...
Jul 23, 2024