Business & Economy

'She's a good helper:' popular new robot turns heads at Nanaimo restaurant

NANAIMO - Opening a restaurant during a pandemic isn't easy, but it was made a little smoother at a Nanaimo establishment thanks to an unexpected source.A robot programmed to deliver food to customers...

Oct 12, 2021

Canada urged to join allies in tougher China stance after Kovrig, Spavor release

OTTAWA - The aftermath of Canada's long fight with China over the imprisonment of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig has spawned a new challenge: whether to join allies such as the United States and Au...

Oct 11, 2021

Out-of-work Coast Bastion staff demand return to Nanaimo hotel

NANAIMO - Active negotiations between a local hotel and union workers have spilled out onto the streets.Around 50 members of UNITE HERE Local 40 and other supporters demonstrated outside the Coast Bas...

Sep 24, 2021

Vastly overhauling Nanaimo's public works yard estimated at roughly $125 million

NANAIMO - City councillors are reviewing recommended costly upgrades to the public works yard near Beban Park, described as being far beyond its lifespan.Poul Rosen, the City's director of engineering...

Sep 22, 2021

$500k awarded for Metral Drive phase 2 project

NANAIMO - Another round of provincial funds geared toward active transportation projects are flowing to Nanamo.The B.C. Government announced Nanaimo received $500,000 for phase two of its Metral Drive...

Sep 17, 2021

Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver fast ferry pledged by Conservative leader

NANAIMO - A long-stalled downtown to downtown fast ferry service would be funded if Conservative Party of Canada leader Erin O'Toole had his way.His statement spawned loud cheers from roughly 100 part...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 04, 2021

Nanaimo's development approval process to speed up with new online site

NANAIMO - The overwhelmed development permit process in Nanaimo is expected to become easier with provincial money. Nanaimo received $500,000 from the ministry of municipal affairs to speed up the dev...

Sep 01, 2021

Free youth bus fares to help encourage next generation of transit riders

NANAIMO - Children under the age of 12 won't have to pay to get on board public transit systems throughout the province starting Wednesday, Sept. 1.RDN board chair Tyler Brown strongly supports the dr...

Aug 30, 2021

City to launch online survey for high-profile downtown Nanaimo block

NANAIMO - Public opinions will be gathered on overhauling a strategically vital block in the middle of Nanaimo's downtown core.Starting Thursday, Aug. 26, the City officially begins gathering feedback...

Aug 25, 2021

VIEX approaches at Beban Park, scaled down event sees vast admission reduction

NANAIMO - While this year's Vancouver Island Exhibition will be smaller than past fairs, most of its popular attractions are back.The 127th annual fair runs Friday Aug. 27 through Sunday Aug. 29 at th...

Aug 23, 2021