Tag Archives: Business & Economy
BC Culture Days gives Nanaimo's history a digital life
NANAIMO - B.C. Culture Days, which started on Sep. 23 and runs until Oct. 16., is being celebrated once again this year.Described as Canada's largest public participation campaign for the arts, it's a...
Sep 24, 2022
Campaigning portion of 2022 civic election well underway
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The campaign period for the October civic election is now in progress.Andrews Watson with Elections B.C. said that means that expense limits are now in effect. "For candidates and t...
Sep 23, 2022
Nanaimo candidates to meet and greet with voters ahead of upcoming municipal election
NANAIMO - An informal Meet the Candidates Night established by the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce aims to help voters learn more about who our next governors will be.The Nanaimo Chamber is hostin...
Sep 22, 2022
Nanaimo Wellness & Spirit Fair focusing on self and well-being
NANAIMO - For those who like to walk a more spiritual path when it comes to their health, there's an event which might energize your chakra. The Wellness & Spirit Fair is open to all ages and will...
Sep 17, 2022
Direct flights linking Nanaimo Airport and Edmonton return
NANAIMO - Air travel between Nanaimo and Edmonton will resume this fall.Direct, weekly service between the two cities starts Oct. 30 on Monday's, Friday's and Sunday's provided by WestJet Encore."Serv...
Sep 13, 2022
Key recreational & commuter trail restored in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Pedestrian movement between a portion of Qualicum Beach and the community's prized waterfront just got much easier.The Town of Qualicum Beach announced the completion of the Rodway Tr...
Sep 12, 2022
Pedestrian safety projects across Nanaimo face timing crunch
NANAIMO - While nearly 20 local road safety enhancement projects are done, the City of Nanaimo's transportation manager concedes finishing the remaining work this year may not materialize. Jamie Rose ...
Sep 12, 2022
Commercial Street Night Market return proves to be a big hit
NANAIMO - A popular summer night market couldn't have come at a better time for businesses in the downtown core.The 11-week Commercial Street Night Market concluded on Sep. 1, drawing an estimated 4,0...
Sep 09, 2022
Premier Horgan announces aid package to combat rising inflation
VICTORIA - A trio of temporary measures aimed at BC's lower income earners is designed to offset increasing living expenses. Premier John Horgan announced the package during a Wednesday, Sept. 7 news ...
Sep 07, 2022
More grant money from the province for Nanaimo's homelessness community response
NANAIMO - The BC Government has provided another grant to the City of Nanaimo to help deal with unhoused individuals as fall quickly approaches.A total of $625,000 will be provided for phase two of th...
Aug 25, 2022