Tag Archives: City Hall
Area residents oppose Parksville affordable housing concept
PARKSVILLE - Efforts to establish a 36-unit south Parksville apartment building geared toward the working class clashed with those opposed. During a City of Parksville public hearing this week, most s...
Nov 22, 2024
Familiar 'no power, no phone' movie replayed for Gabriola Islanders
GABRIOLA ISLAND - Residents are familiar with the script, but that doesn't make it any easier. Power has been out for residents of Gabriola and neighbouring Mudge Island since the evening of Tuesday, ...
Nov 22, 2024
'An incredibly fun night:' Moonlight Madness in Qualicum Beach ignites holiday cheer
QUALICUM BEACH - It's the official start of the holiday shopping season for many mid-Islanders. Hosted by the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce, Moonlight Madness happens on Thursday, Nov. 21, with t...
Nov 21, 2024
Snow removal for priority walking routes in Parksville under consideration
PARKSVILLE - Sidewalks lining priority routes could soon be clear of snow when the white stuff falls in Parksville. During a Monday, Nov. 18 council meeting, councillors agreed to advance a two-year s...
Nov 19, 2024
Nanaimo Council wants more info before entertaining Third Street development
NANAIMO - Conceptual infill plans for a large single-family lot just beyond Nanaimo's Old City Quarter neighbourhood doesn't have the blessing of local governors just yet. Instead of advancing the vis...
Nov 06, 2024
Large outdoor pickleball complex opens in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - In response to a rapidly growing sport and desires for playing space in more suitable areas, a new pickleball venue is now open at Nanaimo's Beban Park. Located near the gold course and driv...
Oct 31, 2024
Water restrictions being lifted across majority of central Island
NANAIMO - Officials to re-evaluated water restrictions across the region due to a series of recent storms. Effective Friday, Nov. 1, the Regional District of Nanaimo will lift all restrictions for its...
Oct 31, 2024
Nanaimo & Parksville Mayors encouraged by incoming central Island MLAs
NANAIMO - Two of the four MLAs recently elected to represent the mid-Island are new to their roles, but there is familiarity amid a shifting political landscape. While mail-in vote counting this week ...
Oct 22, 2024
Mandatory waste separation bylaw coming into effect for RDN
NANAIMO - All commercial, institutional, industrial and multi-family home dwellers will soon be responsible for sorting and properly disposing of items they throw away. The Regional District of Nanaim...
Oct 18, 2024
Costs continue climbing for rural Nanaimo community centre project
NANAIMO - A third budget applies to transforming a long-closed school into a community centre to serve the South Wellington and Cassidy areas. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) board of directors...
Oct 17, 2024