Business & Economy

New car dealership construction starts on rezoned land

NANAIMO - Excavators broke ground off the north end of Long Lake to make way for a new car dealership on land once envisioned for residential development.Crews recently began site preparation for the ...

Jun 07, 2022

BC Ferries boosts surcharge in response to rising fuel costs

NANAIMO - Sailing with BC Ferries is getting more expensive as increased fuel prices impact the company.A fuel surcharge by the company of 2.5 per cent took effect on Wednesday, June 1, adding 45 cent...

Jun 01, 2022

Federal commission pitching north Nanaimo split to Courtenay-Alberni riding

NANAIMO - Exactly where and who voters pick to represent them in Ottawa could change.The federal electoral boundaries commission has released a host of proposed changes to ridings across B.C., includi...

May 12, 2022

Lantzville Council requests 'improved' application for Village South

LANTZVILLE - Widespread opposition from many people in Lantzville seemed to hit a nerve with local councillors, who signalled the Village South plan requires more work.A motion by Coun. Jamie Wilson c...

May 05, 2022

'We'll be racing bathtubs:' Nanaimo Marine Festival's crown jewel returning

NANAIMO - Following a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, the World Championship Bathtub Race will once again take over Nanaimo's harbour in late July.The decision to bring Nanaimo's signature event ...

Apr 26, 2022

Public strongly opposes high-density development concept in Lantzville

LANTZVILLE - A proposed development framework which could open the door to significantly higher housing density in Lantzville drew plenty of critics during a lengthy public hearing.Dozens of speakers ...

Apr 14, 2022

Pair of new hybrid ferries take over expanded Gabriola Island-Nanaimo route

NANAIMO - A new era has arrived for the Gabriola Island-Nanaimo ferry route with two new hybrid vessels now sailing in local waters.As of Tuesday April 12 Island Gwawis and Island Kwigi, both capable ...

Apr 12, 2022

Employment program aimed at helping the homeless launches in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Half a dozen people hoping to obtain more independence in their lives are enrolled in a newly launched employment program. The Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) started Project Rise last wee...

Apr 11, 2022

Ailing cruise ship business flat in Nanaimo as industry returns from COVID closure

NANAIMO - Entering another year with no cruise ships arriving in Nanaimo, it's unclear what the beleaguered industry's future looks like in the Harbour City.No vessels are coming this year, while none...

Apr 06, 2022

Fourth doses coming, vaccine passport going as B.C. further adjusts pandemic response

NANAIMO - A second round of booster shots is underway for vulnerable populations as the province prepared to drop a major facet in its COVID-19 response.Following in line with recommendations from the...

Apr 05, 2022