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Youth anti-violence programs receive federal funding via City of Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Substantial funding is being put to work to address the growing issue of violence among youth in the city. In July 2022, the City of Nanaimo received $1.85 million from the federal governmen...

Ian Holmes Oct 05, 2023

New proposed provincial legislation targets public drug use

NANAIMO - The provincial government is stepping forward in an effort to reduce drug consumption in specific public areas. Premier David Eby introduced legislation on Thursday, Oct. 5 which would ban d...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 05, 2023

City council to review submissions to develop Nanaimo's Jean Burns building site

NANAIMO - City councillors are soon expected to examine ideas pitched by the development community for a strategic downtown lot. An expression of interest (EOI) process in place for about two months e...

Daryl Major Oct 03, 2023

Nature Trust of BC to take over Englishman River property, community pathway to be created

PARKSVILLE - Prime ecologically sensitive land adjacent to the Englishman River will be preserved.A partnership between the City of Parksville and The Nature Trust of BC outlined a plan to conserve 13...

Sep 29, 2023

City council awards development permit for dealership featuring 'exotic and rare vehicles'

NANAIMO - One of the city's most prolific intersections appears to be in for a change with the expected future addition of a new car dealership.Councillors unanimously approved a development permit fo...

Sep 26, 2023

NextRide upgrade coming to Nanaimo & Oceanside bus network

NANAIMO - Beginning next month, riders waiting for and riding on the mid-Island's public transit system will have a lot more information about their trip.Fifty-nine Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) ...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 26, 2023

City believes new downtown Nanaimo bus exchange will improve public safety, others strongly disagree

NANAIMO - Like it or not construction is anticipated to start in roughly a year for a new downtown Nanaimo transit exchange in 500 block of Terminal Ave.While the City of Nanaimo is excited about the ...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 25, 2023

Timing tweak for pedestrians hoped to provide safer crossings at crash-prone Nanaimo intersections

NANAIMO - A shift in timings for several signalized intersections throughout the city is hoped to provide a safer experience for pedestrians.The City of Nanaimo has moved to a "leading pedestrian inte...

Sep 19, 2023

Senior government funds set aside for downtown Nanaimo transit exchange

NANAIMO - More than $15 million will support an off-street transit exchange on Terminal Ave. at Commercial St. The federal government announced it and the province are splitting about $12 million, whi...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 18, 2023

RDN mulls chamber renovations in anticipation of future additional board members

NANAIMO - Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) officials are examining expansion plans to its primary governing space. During an RDN board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12., RDN directors adopted a report a...

Sep 16, 2023