Tag Archives: City Hall
Crews start ambitious off-season Westwood Lake Park overhaul
NANAIMO - Westwood Lake Park typically calms down this time of year, however noise from construction equipment will be ever-present for the next several months. Phase two enhancements at one of Nanaim...
Sep 12, 2024
Recognizable LADYSMITH vegetation feature spelled correctly after all
LADYSMITH - An apparent spelling error turned out to be a case of vegetation stubbornly not filling in as hoped. A post to the popular Facebook page 'Around Town - Ladysmith Community Board' from a bo...
Sep 10, 2024
Snuneymuxw First Nation to take control of second casino
NANAIMO - Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) has an agreement in place to own and operate another Island casino.During an announcement on Tuesday, Sept. 10, representatives from SFN's economic management a...
Sep 10, 2024
Nanaimo council approves revised oversight model for pending temporary housing facility
NANAIMO - Requested revised operational conditions for a looming temporary housing development on Old Victoria Rd. were narrowly endorsed by Nanaimo City Council. Following lengthy debate at the Monda...
Sep 10, 2024
Crews start replacement of Parksville waterfront walkway
PARKSVILLE - One of the region's signature jewels is scheduled for a multi-year overhaul. Crews are embarking on the first of what the City of Parksville expects will be a three-year project to replac...
Sep 09, 2024
Following lengthy debate, multi-family housing approved beside Englishman River
PARKSVILLE - A housing boost nestled alongside Parksville's environmentally sensitive Englishman River has been given the go-ahead. On Wednesday, Sept. 4 Parksville City Council approved a development...
Sep 07, 2024
Pedestrian hit on Parksville highway luckily escapes with non-life-threatening injuries
PARKSVILLE - A motorist swerved and clipped a man running on the Inland Island Hwy. in Parksville late Tuesday evening. Oceanside RCMP Sgt. Shane Worth said their detachment received reports the man o...
Sep 05, 2024
'Ladysmith will always be my home:' mayor to step aside, lands new job in Victoria
LADYSMITH - The longtime mayor of Ladysmith is stepping down to take on a new role as CEO of a Victoria-based economic development organization. Aaron Stone will also step down as the chair of the Cow...
Sep 04, 2024
Lantzville pride shines through with Minetown Day
LANTZVILLE - For nearly 50 years people in Lantzville and the surrounding area gather for a popular community-driven annual celebration. Minetown Day happens on Saturday, Aug. 17, with most of the eve...
Aug 17, 2024
UPDATE: Ocean Mile Swim in Qualicum Beach to proceed as planned
UPDATE: The Ocean Mile Swim will take place as scheduled on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 3 p.m., the Town of Qualicum Beach announced. The status of the race was in question due to potential poor weather condit...
Aug 16, 2024