Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Pattison addresses property sale connected to proposed ICE facility
Jim Pattison Developments said it plans to fulfill commitments made in a property sale with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The property-arm of the Vancouver-based conglomerate Jim Pattison ...
Jan 28, 2026
Top Stories of 2025: Crews complete arduous first leg of Commercial St. overhaul
NANAIMO - The old saying 'no pain, no gain' rang true for a contentious, noise-filled, delayed facelift to a key portion of Nanaimo's downtown. Originally scheduled to be done between early September ...
Dec 29, 2025
Top Stories of 2025: Cell tower proposals approved to fill numerous Nanaimo-area gaps
NANAIMO - With radiation health concerns fading, boosting bars on cell phones locally gained momentum in 2025 Several notable planned cellular towers were approved by City Council this year, including...
Dec 24, 2025
Harmac Pacific rejects potential restrictions for 'emissions intense heavy industries'
NANAIMO - Exploratory discussions around potentially restricting industrial business activities in Nanaimo irked representatives of an integral local employer. A pair of Nanaimo Forest Products (NFP) ...
Dec 17, 2025
'A full court press:' power restoration continues for thousands in Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Thousands of people on Vancouver Island remain in the dark amid wide-ranging power outages from a strong wind storm. BC Hydro crews continue responding to dozens of outages on the mid-Island...
Dec 15, 2025
Popular Nanaimo fair trade store has unique, socially conscious holiday shopping solutions
NANAIMO - Despite an increasingly challenging retail landscape, a valued Nanaimo-based non-profit organization is offering something completely different is thriving. Global Village Nanaimo (GVN), a w...
Nov 27, 2025
'It's authentic to Nanaimo:' revamped former A&B Sound building progresses toward completion
NANAIMO - A complete transformation of a high-profile property in the city's downtown is marching toward a projected finish next year. Now dubbed 'Soundworks', development inside the former A&B So...
Nov 20, 2025
Moonlight Madness kicks off winter holiday season in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Thousands of people are getting set to converge on downtown Qualicum Beach for festive cheer and to offer local businesses an early holiday shopping season boost. Hosted by Qualicum B...
Nov 19, 2025
Toys "R" Us shutting down Nanaimo store
NANAIMO - Facing mounting financial pressure for years, several Toys "R" Us stores are closing across Canada, including the longstanding Woodgrove Centre location. Numerous signs declaring the Nanaimo...
Nov 17, 2025
'More complicated, more difficult:' advocates say Nanaimo healthcare deficits hindering economic growth
NANAIMO - A lack of healthcare options on central Vancouver Island is not just hurting our health, it's actively harming the economy. The position was one of the key takeaways from the Health Forward ...
Nov 14, 2025