Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Snuneymuxw First Nation to acquire Casino Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An agreement is in place to sell Casino Nanaimo to Snuneymuxw First Nation's economic management arm Petroglyph Development Group. A news release from Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE), the...
Jun 24, 2024
'Intention is to bring the community together:' new era approaches for long-closed Nanaimo A&B Sound property
NANAIMO - Despite minimal changes to the building's exterior, work inside the old A&B Sound site in downtown Nanaimo is nearing completion. A request for proposal stage is underway for tenants to ...
Jun 14, 2024
'It became such a lightning rod:' Nanaimo Council seeking clearer rules around AAP use
NANAIMO - Better internal rules around the execution of Alternative Approval Processes (AAP) are hoped to avoid a repeat of the last nine months for the City of Nanaimo. Following two scrapped AAP's t...
Jun 13, 2024
'It's a really big deal:' huge crowds expected for popular Parksville street market
PARKSVILLE -A regional draw bringing vibrancy and an economic boost to Parksville's downtown core has returned. The annual Summer by the Sea Street Market takes place every Tuesday evening from 6 p.m....
Jun 04, 2024
22 unit townhouse development proposed for Nanaimo's Metral Drive
NANAIMO - Plans are in motion to densify three lots on Metral Dr. In Nanaimo's Pleasant Valley area. A recently submitted development permit application pitches six three storey townhouse units at 564...
May 27, 2024
New hydrogen fuel cell electrolyzer to be built in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A new hydrogen supply facility is coming to the Harbour City. The province announced on Friday, May 24, three new electrolyzers will be built in Nanaimo, Burnaby and Prince George to help su...
May 24, 2024
AAP opens to finance new Ladysmith City Hall
LADYSMITH - A 33 day legislative process is underway which aims for elector approval to borrow money for a new Ladysmith City Hall. An alternative approval process (AAP) opened Friday, May 24 and will...
May 24, 2024
Yard waste fundraiser benefits invaluable Nanaimo non-profit
NANAIMO - A longstanding Nanaimo business is hosting a residential yard and wood waste recycling event by donation to help an important cause and assist in spring cleaning chores. Milner Group's event...
May 11, 2024
Oil response bases ready to go with pending increased tanker traffic
NANAIMO - A vastly enhanced network of bases and staff are on standby just in case the unexpected happens. Mandated to bolster oil response times as a condition of approval of the Trans Mountain pipel...
May 08, 2024
'Being pushed down this path:' Nanaimo council re-zoning thousands of properties for higher density
NANAIMO - In a bid to comply with new provincial legislation, the City is preparing to make sweeping changes to its property zoning.The zoning changes, centred around three new residential designation...
May 07, 2024