Tag Archives: City Hall
Local residents want 'sense of safety and security back' following shooting along Millstone River
NANAIMO - Following another shooting originating from a Millstone River encampment, area residents are demanding substantial action to reduce the violence and clean up the area. A crowd of about 20 pe...
Jun 20, 2023 A crowd of about 20 people gathered at Pearson Park on Terminal Ave. for a safety rally following another shooting last week along the Millstone River. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
City requests funding to help create plan for north Nanaimo urban centre
NANAIMO - City officials hope to nab a significant discount while forming more detailed land use planning for the gateway to north Nanaimo.City councillors voted during this week's council meeting to ...
Jun 08, 2023
Local Pride events seen as avenue for safer, more inclusive Nanaimo
NANAIMO - It's a single event through a month-long celebration of inclusivity, however organizers hope it can be the catalyst for permanent change. June is formally recognized as Pride Month in severa...
Jun 07, 2023
Telus announces nearly $12 million investment for Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A substantial infrastructure commitment by Telus for the Nanaimo market is part of a sizable province-wide commitment, the telecommunications giant announced. A Tuesday, June 6 news release ...
Jun 06, 2023
Road closure and significant damage from Nanaimo water main break
UPDATE - The City of Nanaimo tells NanaimoNewsNOW water service was restored for affected residents around 3:30 p.m. while the road will open around 7 p.m.Travellers are asked to still use caution in ...
May 24, 2023
Lane closures and traffic delays expected on Nanaimo's Northfield Rd.
NANAIMO - Substantial delays and traffic implications are due to start on a main artery in and out of the city. Crews working on the Midtown Gateway and Midtown Water Supply projects will be digging u...
May 23, 2023
Significant overhaul of Howard Johnson Hotel site clears key hurdle
NANAIMO - Despite opposition from Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN), plans for a transformative downtown Nanaimo development are destined to be approved. City councillors voted 7-1 in favour of overhaulin...
May 19, 2023
'We're tip-toeing into this one:' tree removal bylaw takes effect in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - While it's no longer open season in Oceanside to chop down trees on private property, a newly enacted bylaw offers some flexibility. Town Council recently endorsed a Tree Protection B...
May 19, 2023
Substantial housing boost envisioned for Te’tuxwtun project in Harewood
NANAIMO - A long-discussed housing project in the Harewood neighbourhood features a dramatic boost in housing, according to a newly released draft concept plan.The Te'tuxwtun plan outlined on the BC H...
May 05, 2023
'What's the answer?:' public safety rally continues calls for change
NANAIMO - Mid Island residents gathered once again to rally in support of improving public safety. About 175 people descended on Diana Krall Plaza in Nanaimo on Thursday, April 27 at noon, another in ...
Apr 27, 2023