Tag Archives: City Hall
36 repeat violent offenders identified in Nanaimo so far following launch of provincial initiative
NANAIMO - The provincial program keeping track of repeat violent offenders is showing some promising results early on, according to the province. The Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative (...
Jan 05, 2024
Nanaimo's Craig Evans awarded provincial Medal of Good Citizenship
NANAIMO - A late Nanaimo man known for his community work with recycling, community food gardens and inclusion was honoured for his extraordinary local contributions. Craig Evans' advocacy for the env...
Jan 03, 2024
Society loses injunction application to continue operating Ladysmith marina
LADYSMITH - A non-profit's bid to continue its nearly 40-year run of developing and operating Ladysmith's community marina is over. BC Supreme Court justice Warren Millman rejected a Ladysmith Maritim...
Jan 03, 2024
Property valuations cool following upward trend, modest drops reported in Nanaimo area
NANAIMO - Following substantial rises on the heels of the COIVD-19 pandemic, residential property valuations are stabilizing in the Nanaimo area, across Vancouver Island and province-wide. Newly relea...
Jan 03, 2024
Tourism Nanaimo shuts down Northfield Road visitor info centre
NANAIMO - Citing a majority of its visitors aren't in fact destined for the Harbour City, a new visitor centre will open in a few months with the aim of better connecting with local tourists. Tourism ...
Dec 28, 2023
City of Nanaimo hosts New Year's Day family event
NANAIMO - A family-friendly, activity based event sums up the City of Nanaimo's New Year's Day event at Beban Park. Held on Monday, Jan. 1 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Nanaimo's Parks, Recreation and Cultu...
Dec 27, 2023
Another approved Watfield Ave. development permit means more housing for south Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - More homes are coming to the east of Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS) following the approval of another development permit on Watfield Ave. During their Monday, Dec. 18 regular counc...
Dec 21, 2023
Vandalism clean-up grant increased for downtown Nanaimo businesses
NANAIMO - More money will be provided for downtown businesses to help address and prevent vandalism.During their Monday, Dec. 18 council meeting, a motion was approved to amend the Downtown Vandalism ...
Dec 20, 2023
Nanaimo Council picks park over including affordable housing for Five Acre Farm
NANAIMO - Surrounded by exponential growth, a working urban farm in south Harewood encroached by continuous development will be preserved. Following two rounds of public consultations, 933 Park Ave. w...
Dec 19, 2023
Nanaimo residents set for 8% property tax jump as other areas also mull increases
NANAIMO - A sizeable tax increase for residents inside City limits is all but assured.Councillors unanimously approved the first three of four scheduled readings of the 2024-2028 financial plan on Mon...
Dec 19, 2023