Tag Archives: City Hall
City councillors order removal of burned-out central Nanaimo home
NANAIMO - Frustrated with no action to address a dilapidated eyesore of a property, City councillors want a Bowen Rd. home addressed immediately.During a special council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14 c...
Sep 15, 2023
Nanaimo councillors boost supplements for vulnerable renters
NANAIMO - City councillors increased funds designated to help marginalized people remain housed while in a persistent tight and expensive rental market. At a Monday, Sept. 11 council meeting, increase...
Sep 12, 2023
Popular Nanaimo Aquatic Centre play boat to be removed
NANAIMO - In place ever since the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (NAC) opened in 2001, a beloved structure entertaining countless children has carried its last passenger. The 30-foot high MV Whitewater is bei...
Aug 21, 2023
City of Nanaimo adjusts LED street light conversion strategy, now being done on as needed basis
NANAIMO - While City crews continue exchanging old high-pressure sodium street lights in favour of LED models, their approach has changed. The City's transportation manager Jamie Rose said with the bu...
Aug 18, 2023
Major hurdle for downtown Nanaimo development reduced following groundwater decision
NANAIMO - With a requirement to gauge groundwater quality prior to potential redevelopment for nearly 150 downtown Nanaimo properties removed, the city's mayor believes the decision will aid revitaliz...
Aug 16, 2023
Swimming/skating classes expected to be popular during City of Nanaimo fall program registration
NANAIMO - Early bird gets the worm when it comes to signing up for City of Nanaimo recreation programs. Dozens of fall programs will begin after the Labour Day weekend and conclude in December begins ...
Aug 15, 2023
Court of Appeal orders graduated fines if unsanctioned Mudge Island seawall remains standing
NANAIMO - A Mudge Island waterfront seawall built to stop erosion must be torn down by this fall before graduated fines kick in.A recent BC Court of Appeal judgment followed a contempt of court ruling...
Jul 31, 2023
Province to launch vandalism relief rebates for small businesses
NANAIMO - A $10.5 million fund is aimed at helping small business operators absorb costs associated with vandalism, as well as help pay for preventative measures like security cameras.The program will...
Jul 26, 2023
Popular Nanaimo swap meet returns this weekend
NANAIMO - Hidden treasures will be lining city streets with the return of Reuse Rendezvous.On Saturday, July 22 and Sunday July 23, people are invited to place their no longer wanted usable items at t...
Jul 21, 2023
New non-profit outdoor-oriented child care facility opens in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - In response to a glaring lack of child care options in the Oceanside area, a purpose-built facility in Qualicum Beach is now open.Into the Woods Early Child Care Studio (IWECCS) is a ...
Jul 18, 2023