Tag Archives: City Hall
Nanaimo volunteer recognized for decades of community service
NANAIMO - Roughly 35 years ago, Brian Cornborough stepped up to the plate to volunteer for his children's softball teams. The rather innocuous act of kindness blossomed into many years of community se...
Nov 10, 2025
Bleachers & media booth completes Harewood artificial turf field complex
NANAIMO - Just in time for high school football season, a 400-seat set of bleachers and media/coaching booth were recently installed at Harewood Centennial Park. The new infrastructure faces the East ...
Nov 02, 2025
'Nanaimo got worse much quicker:' evolving downtown overdose prevention site aiming to better support clients
NANAIMO - Despite mounting neighbourhood challenges, an expanded facility helping those with substance use challenges is having an effect. Senior-level staff from Island Health made their case to Coun...
Oct 31, 2025
Referendum successful for $1.3M purchase of former French Creek School by RDN
PARKSVILLE - Buying a former school property is likely proceeding following a referendum process. A majority of voters in the Regional District of Nanaimo's Electoral Area F, encompassing Errington, C...
Oct 27, 2025
Lantzville eyes big development, imbalanced property tax base cited as key driver
LANTZVILLE - A transformational vision for upper Lantzville could begin to take shape by next year, but required land use changes will undoubtedly receive significant local scrutiny. A series of recen...
Oct 25, 2025
'Enhance coverage and reliability:' construction starts on north Nanaimo cell tower
NANAIMO - Construction has begun on a project to improve cell phone connectivity to the city's north end. Wireless tower operator Terrion has begun work on site of the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Contro...
Oct 24, 2025
City of Nanaimo names garden after beloved community advocate
NANAIMO - A food garden in Nanaimo's Harewood neighbourhood is now named after a man who dedicated his life to food security and community service. The food-growing garden area of the recently named F...
Oct 21, 2025
'Filled a void in the community:' popular Parksville recycling program eyes future
PARKSVILLE - Plans are in the works to take a beloved pop-up recycling service for the Oceanside region to the next level. Funded by Recycle BC and operated by non-profit Parksville Community Centre S...
Oct 21, 2025
'Not a good fit:' townhouse rezoning rejected near Nanaimo's Westwood Lake
NANAIMO - Development of 30 townhouses on a lot along the shores of Westwood Lake has been knocked back at the first opportunity. City Councillors voted 7-2 against first reading of a rezoning bylaw f...
Oct 21, 2025
RDN reapplies for federal grant for scaled back $13.5M Ravensong Aquatic Centre upgrades
QUALICUM BEACH - A new federal application is being made to upgrade Oceanside's only aquatic recreation facility, after voters rejected the original expansion plans and budget. On Tuesday, Oct. 14, th...
Oct 15, 2025