Category Archives: Nanaimo
'Keep each other safe:' 175 tickets issued on Island during extended highway safety campaign
NANAIMO - Despite multiple campaigns over the years, it appears drivers are still not getting the message to "slow down, and move over". RCMP B.C. Highway Patrol conducted several traffic stops across...
Mar 21, 2024
Provincial funds provided for dam repairs on Holland Creek in Ladysmith
LADYSMITH - The provincial government is beefing up flood defences across the province, including on the mid-Island.The Town of Ladysmith will receive $2.75 million through the Community Emergency Pre...
Mar 21, 2024
'Hoping it'll make a difference:' Oceanside charity partners with room-rental site for home-share program
PARKSVILLE - A group advocating for more housing options in Oceanside is teaming up with an online room rental site to get more people into affordable accommodations.The Society of Organized Services ...
Mar 21, 2024
'I am here': proposed south Nanaimo supportive housing complex aiming for community connections
NANAIMO - Greater connection to the land and the community is driving designs for a new supportive housing complex in the south end. Operated by Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN), a six-storey, 36-bed fac...
Mar 20, 2024
Nanaimo set to double short-term rental fines while waiting on provincial data
NANAIMO - While waiting for the provincial government to fully flesh out its short-term rental regulations, Council is beefing up their own enforcement.Councillors, on Monday, March 18, approved a dou...
Mar 20, 2024
Nanaimo secures two cruise ship arrivals for 2024
NANAIMO - After many years, it's finally cruise season again in the Harbour City.The Nanaimo Port Authority announced on Tuesday, March 19, two vessels had booked arrivals locally for the 2024 cruise ...
Mar 19, 2024
Proposed development at former Howard Johnson site returning to public hearing
NANAIMO - It's one step backwards for one of the city's most high-profile properties, in the hopes future progress can be made. City Councillors opted to rescind third reading of zoning and land use b...
Mar 19, 2024
'Timely access to supports is critical:' B.C. prepares for looming wildfire season
NANAIMO - Ongoing drought conditions and extreme weather events is causing the provincial government to focus on wildfire safety year-round. Above-average temperatures and little precipitation were a ...
Mar 19, 2024
Thieves swipe gift cards, lotto tickets from Nanaimo minor hockey tournament
NANAIMO - Opportunistic, and perhaps well-researched, thieves made off with gift cards and lottery tickets meant for silent auctions and raffle draws. While closing the Nanaimo Ice Centre down for the...
Mar 18, 2024
FortisBC natural gas rates remaining unchanged April 1
NANAIMO - Those using natural gas for home heating, cooking or other uses will see their bills remain relatively unchanged for at least the next three months. FortisBC announced Monday, March 18, they...
Mar 18, 2024