Tag Archives: City Hall
Partial re-opening signals home stretch of lengthy Albert St. project
NANAIMO - A significant initiative to enhance non-vehicular movement between Harewood and Nanaimo's downtown is substantially complete. James Knight, capital project management specialist with the Cit...
Nov 27, 2023
Extension Rd. traffic calming measures set for phased approach
NANAIMO - Rising costs are adjusting how implementing long-sought-after traffic calming in the south end will play out. Councillors opted to phase construction of several road enhancements on Extensio...
Nov 27, 2023
'We need this:' proposed Parksville treatment centre receives strong support
PARKSVILLE - There appears to be clear support for a much-needed addictions treatment centre to open in Oceanside.A public hearing for a bylaw amendment to allow a proposed 19-bed addictions treatment...
Nov 23, 2023
Nanaimo eyes 6.4% property tax increase as budget discussions begin
NANAIMO - Relatively high property taxes are expected for the next two years in the City of Nanaimo, while some long-term relief is expected, according to new projections. City Council took a look at ...
Nov 22, 2023
'The need is very clear:' new Nanaimo warming centre draws strong interest
NANAIMO - Just five hours into its operational season, more than 70 people accessed a newly opened warming centre for people living rough in Nanaimo.Operated by non-profit Risebridge at its Prideaux S...
Nov 14, 2023
AAP results show Nanaimo Operations Centre borrowing can proceed
NANAIMO - The path has been cleared for the City of Nanaimo to borrow millions of dollars for phase one of a new public works yard.The City announced on Thursday, Nov. 9 results of an alternative appr...
Nov 09, 2023
Family doctor launches accessible health discussions in Nanaimo's Bowen Park
NANAIMO - A grassroots health movement has sprouted in Nanaimo, one bench at at a time. The Orange Bench debuted on Tuesday, Nov. 7 outside Bowen Park Complex: a multi-partner initiative allowing peop...
Nov 09, 2023
Significant redevelopment near Nanaimo hospital approved
NANAIMO - City councillors have unanimously endorsed what's expected to be the first of several complementary enhancements to the Nanaimo hospital area. On Monday, Nov. 6 councillors awarded a develop...
Nov 08, 2023
Skyrocketing overdose calls spark increased Nanaimo Fire Rescue responses
NANAIMO - Local fire crews continue to be strained by ever-increasing overdose call-outs every year.City councillors heard from Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) chief Tim Doyle on Monday, Nov. 6, on how loca...
Nov 07, 2023
Multi-family housing proposal draws concerns at Parksville public hearing
PARKSVILLE - Several area residents are opposed to converting a wooded single-family zoned lot near Wembley Mall into a dense multi-family development.Seven people, most of whom declared living in the...
Nov 06, 2023