Category Archives: Nanaimo
Plans advancing for downtown Nanaimo Salvation Army project
NANAIMO - Development plans to replace an ancient half of the Salvation Army's downtown presence are proceeding. Members of the City's Design Advisory Panel reviewed a four-storey modular structure pr...
Dec 15, 2023
Route tweak opening up transit connection to Nanaimo's Hullo ferry terminal
NANAIMO - Regular transit service will soon help convert riders of local buses into passengers of the new fast ferry service. Beginning Jan. 7, 2024, the Regional District of Nanaimo network will adju...
Dec 15, 2023
'From dark to light:' new Nanaimo mural designed to spark light in times of darkness
NANAIMO - Nanaimo's newest piece of public art is designed to bring people together and foster community inclusion and belonging. The new mural, showcasing a caterpillar's transformation into a butter...
Dec 14, 2023
Former NHLer Gene Carr of Nanaimo passes away
NANAIMO - One of the few players from the Harbour City to play in the National Hockey League has passed away.On Thursday, Dec. 14, the Los Angeles Kings announced the passing of Gene Carr, who played ...
Dec 14, 2023
SD68 to examine prefab/modular expansion options to ease capacity crunch
NANAIMO - Local school district trustees and senior staff are expected to investigate cheaper and faster ways to combat capacity issues within Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS). During a Wednesd...
Dec 14, 2023
More money for Caledonia Park shower program as City looks for long-term location
NANAIMO - The free shower program at Caledonia Park has been approved for additional funding while a more permanent, long-term shower solution is being looked at. During their Wednesday, Dec. 13. fina...
Dec 14, 2023
Top Stories of 2023: Plenty of change underway, or planned, for downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Despite ongoing challenges, Nanaimo's downtown core looks substantially different, both in reality and in vision, than it did 12 months prior.A new hotel, more solidified plans for Commercia...
Dec 14, 2023
'We want to become a permanent recycling centre:' Parksville waste diversion service continues
PARKSVILLE - A popular non curbside recycling service for the Parksville Qualicum Beach area is far more than a flash in the pan.The Parksville Community Centre Society (PCCS) and Recycle BC recently ...
Dec 14, 2023
'He just scores goals:' Matthew Wood of Nanaimo makes Canada's world junior team
NANAIMO - Local hockey fans will have even more of a reason to be invested in the annual World Junior Championship (WJC).Following a three-day selection camp in Ontario, Matthew Wood of Nanaimo was na...
Dec 13, 2023
Two new warming centres opening in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Two local non-profits have answered the call for more warming centre options through the winter.The Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) will operate a daily warming centre at the former locati...
Dec 13, 2023