Tag Archives: Business & Economy
City of Nanaimo backs backyard chickens, aims to clarify rules
NANAIMO - Despite complaints rising on backyard chickens in Nanaimo, it appears the City is comfortable with existing guidelines.Nanaimo City councillors opted to maintain current bylaws and limits su...
May 01, 2024
Nanaimo council endorses significant south end redevelopment
NANAIMO - Several underused properties are poised for a substantial bump in housing in Nanaimo's south end. City councillors approved the first three of four required readings to a project calling for...
Apr 23, 2024
Premiers want return to co-operation with federal government with new budget
OTTAWA - Canada's premiers are warning the federal government not to overreach into their jurisdictions when it comes to delivering the programs laid out in Ottawa's latest budget. In a letter respond...
Apr 19, 2024
Howard Johnson rezoning still supported amid 'significant concerns' from SFN
NANAIMO - A proposed development at the gateway of the city's downtown is back to where it was earlier this year, despite continued objections from Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN).Re-zoning of the forme...
Apr 19, 2024
Major production set for six-week filming schedule in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Significant closures are coming to the city's downtown, stemming from a major television production. Work is set to focus around Diana Krall Plaza and select businesses along Wharf St., Skin...
Apr 12, 2024
Island tourism operators optimistic of stronger summer season
NANAIMO - A significant rebound year in 2023, coupled with positive initial signs this year are providing some long overdue hope for Vancouver Island tourism operators. Destination Canada said over 77...
Apr 08, 2024
'Forced to do so by a higher calling:' Indigenous woman awaits sentencing in Nanaimo for illegal logging protests
NANAIMO - An Indigenous leader and land protector will have to wait a few more weeks to learn her fate, after being convicted on several contempt charges. Charges against Angela "Rainbow Eyes" Davidso...
Apr 05, 2024
Couple fined thousands for illegally harvesting shellfish in Nanoose Bay
NANAIMO - Over-fishing and lying about it was costly for a couple following an outing to a Nanoose Bay beach.Sam Lam and his wife Hieu Tran each pleaded guilty to retaining oysters and clams above the...
Apr 01, 2024
Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you
OTTAWA - The national price on pollution will rise by $15 per tonne today. Here's some questions answered about what this could mean for you. Who pays the carbon price? Canada has two different carbon...
Apr 01, 2024
'We need to catch up:' Western Forest Products increases focus on value-added products
LADYSMITH - A newly unveiled lumber drying machine at Western Forest Products' Saltair Sawmill represents an important transition for Vancouver Island's largest private sector employer. WFP president ...
Feb 26, 2024