Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Oilsands carbon liability at centre of closely watched New York fraud lawsuit
Alberta's oilsands are at the centre of a closely watched court battle in New York today. The state's attorney general is accusing Exxon Mobil of misrepresenting the risks the operations face as gover...
Oct 23, 2019
VIU study seeing if e-bikes are feasible for hilly Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A new study wants to take a closer look at cycling in Nanaimo.VIU masters of community planning student Eleni Gibson is curious if e-bikes could be a viable transportation option and even su...
Oct 15, 2019 VIU masters student Eleni Gibson, who's spearheading a study into e-bike infrastructure and ridership around Nanaimo. (VIU)
Local candidates grapple with Canada-wide issues at Chamber debate
NANAIMO - The focus remained firmly on big-picture issues, challenges and successes at the major Nanaimo-Ladysmith election debate. For 90 minutes the five invited candidates, Bob Chamberlin (NDP), Je...
Oct 10, 2019 From left: Bob Chamberlin, NDP, Jennifer Clarke, PPC, Michelle Corfield, Liberal, John Hirst, Conservative, Paul Manly, Green (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo Council rejects Machleary St. housing proposal
NANAIMO - A vacant chunk of land in Nanaimo's Old City Quarter neighbourhood will remain empty for now after council rejected a contentious multi-family housing proposal.Council voted 6-3 against a 17...
Oct 09, 2019 A proposal calling for 175 apartment/townhouse units on Machleary St. was denied by Nanaimo City Council on Oct. 9. The 6-3 no vote occurred following a pair of lengthy public hearings. (Molnar Group)
Community vents frustrations over property crime & addictions issues in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local and provincial leaders got an earful from Nanaimo residents tired of escalating crime in the community.More than 200 people crammed the Nanaimo Entertainment Centre Tuesday night to so...
Oct 01, 2019 Nanaimo MLA Sheila Malcolmson was in the line of fire of angry residents at an Oct. 1 meeting in downtown Nanaimo. Social disorder concerns linked to addiction and mental health issues were discussed.
Ride sharing applications exceed expectations, multiple Island options
NANAIMO - The volume of ride sharing applications received has surprised the Passenger Transportation Board.Eleven companies applied since Sept. 9 to operate in B.C., with seven including Vancouver Is...
Sep 20, 2019 To date, 11 companies have filed paperwork with the Passenger Transportation Board to operate ride sharing services in BC, including seven who plan to conduct business on Vancouver Island. (Wikimedia Commons)
Future secured for valuable south Nanaimo urban farm
NANAIMO - Urban agriculture will continue to grow in south Nanaimo after the last remaining urban farm was purchased and protected from development. The City of Nanaimo announced Thursday, Sept. 12 it...
Sep 12, 2019 Volunteers and members of Nanaimo Foodshare picking corn at Five Acre Farm, which will be used in the Good Food Boxes sent out to hundreds every month. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Cargo ship once filled with asylum seekers to be dismantled in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A notorious Sri Lankan cargo ship once packed with nearly 500 asylum seekers is now docked in Nanaimo where it will be destroyed.A Canadian Border Services Agency statement to NanaimoNewsNOW...
Sep 10, 2019 The dismantling of the MV Sun Sea is slated to begin later in September. The boat was previously docked at the same Newcastle Channel location between 2010 and 2012. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Local forestry workers laid off as economy weakens
NANAIMO - Lower lumber prices, higher costs for source materials and a trade dispute between the United States and China have forced a large layoff of mid-island forestry workers. Surrey-based Teal-Jo...
Sep 10, 2019 Approximately 180 contracted workers and employees of Teal-Jones Group are out of work following a curtailment of operations. (File photo)
Nanoose Bay restaurant to close after losing ongoing battle with provincial land commission
NANAIMO - The owners of a beloved Nanoose Bay restaurant are fed up after being dealt another blow in a battle with the province over how their business operates.Will Gemmell and Jodie Lucas, owner of...
Sep 06, 2019 The Rusted Rake Farm Eatery is set to close on Sunday, Sept. 8 as the owners lose another battle with the province. (Rusted Rake Farm/Facebook)