Tag Archives: Business & Economy

NANAIMO - New arrivals to the Harbour City vow to carry on the tradition of a popular grocery store operating on the edge of Nanaimo's downtown for decades. The Patel family, originally from New Dehli...

NANAIMO - A new major player is preparing to enter the local transportation market. Global ride sharing giant Uber has begun a driver recruitment campaign across the province, with hopes of attracting...

NANAIMO - A competitive industrial real estate market on mid Vancouver Island continues putting a squeeze on sparse inventory. An annual fall report by commercial real estate firm Colliers Internation...

NANAIMO - While the past year has seen considerable growth employment-wise on Vancouver Island, a new report suggests challenges will persist. Compiled by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC ...

NANAIMO -A proposal to deal with a substantial cell dead zone in north Nanaimo's Hammond Bay area is in the midst of a public consultation period. Initiated by TELUS in conjunction with Rogers, an inf...

NANAIMO - A retailer like no other is ready to offer shoppers a unique and powerful shopping experience. Global Village Nanaimo (GVN), longtime Nanaimo based non-profit fair trade operator, recently o...

NANAIMO - Two of the four MLAs recently elected to represent the mid-Island are new to their roles, but there is familiarity amid a shifting political landscape. While mail-in vote counting this week ...

NANAIMO - An Island riding projected to be narrowly contested between the province's two biggest parties hosted their leaders on Wednesday. BC Conservative leader John Rustad focused on healthcare at ...

NANAIMO - Those with accessibility challenges hoping to connect between the Harbour City and downtown Vancouver can do so a little more comfortably.Transport Canada granted an exemption to Hullo Ferri...

NANAIMO - One of the busiest airports on Vancouver Island is still trying to catch up to its pre-pandemic passenger numbers. A report on the Nanaimo Airport was presented by president and CEO Dave Dev...