Category Archives: Nanaimo
New report shows extreme industrial land shortage in Nanaimo, surrounding area
NANAIMO - As the region's population increases, valuable industrial land availability shrinks. A new report from commercial real estate firm Colliers International showed in the third quarter of 2023 ...
Dec 05, 2023
November sees lack of rain in Nanaimo area, average temperatures
NANAIMO - While November's temperature was average, the lower-than-average amount of precipitation has forecasters worried. Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castellan said the average temperatur...
Dec 05, 2023
'This is what the entire community relies on:' second AAP approved for new Nanaimo Operations centre
NANAIMO - It's a case of deja vous for the City and it's quest to finance a new Operations Centre. Councillors voted 7-2 in favour on Monday, Dec. 4, of re-doing an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) ...
Dec 04, 2023
Parksville council approves substantial housing development despite concerns
PARKSVILLE - In the end, densifying a wooded lot envisioned by the City of Parksville for a more intensive use won out over widespread localized grievances. During a Monday, Dec. 4 meeting, councillor...
Dec 04, 2023
Nanaimo RCMP searching for missing boater
NANAIMO - Local Mounties in conjunction with the RCMP's West Coast Marine unit are searching for a missing man.Thirty-five year old Ryan Pratt was last seen Friday, Dec. 1 at around 4 p.m. by friends,...
Dec 04, 2023
'They cry when they get a key to a new home:' north Nanaimo affordable housing complex opens
NANAIMO - Lower cost housing options for nearly 90 people in the city's north end are ready to put a small dent in the widening affordability crisis. Operated by Ballenas Housing Society (BHS), around...
Dec 04, 2023
eTown Hall event to focus on Nanaimo City budget and priorities
NANAIMO - A large crowd is expected at Monday's City Council meeting, which will also serve as a focused discussion on City spending. In conjunction with the regularly scheduled Council meeting on Mon...
Dec 04, 2023
'Really good news:' donations soar to bolster future High Acuity Unit at NRGH
NANAIMO - Known for rallying behind important causes, the mid-Island community stepped up during a single-day campaign to back the Nanaimo hospital. Nearly $245,000 was raised during Giving Tuesday la...
Dec 03, 2023
'The idea is to create stability:' Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter fundraising for much-needed upgrades
NANAIMO - A small group making a big impact in the community is looking for a little help.The Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter is holding a 15th birthday celebration and fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 2 betwee...
Dec 02, 2023
Winterfest kick-starting the holiday season in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Santa will be in the Harbour City this weekend helping to kick off three week's worth of Christmas festivities. The third edition of Winterfest starts on Saturday, Dec. 2, with late-night sh...
Dec 02, 2023