Tag Archives: City Hall
'The area could really use this kind of development:' new rental building approved by Nanaimo Council
NANAIMO - New rental housing is coming to a vacant lot overlooking the Millstone River near Bowen Park.A development permit at 591 Bradley Street was approved by Council during a meeting on Monday, Fe...
Mar 02, 2023
Qualicum Beach Mayor's defamation case payout covered by Town's insurance
QUALICUM BEACH - The Town of Qualicum Beach released a statement regarding a settlement between Mayor Westbroek and two local businessmen.The statement says the $130,000 settlement paid to Ken Schley ...
Feb 24, 2023
VIDEO: Projected opening date set for new Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Following years of talk and no action, a new large hotel beside the Vancouver Island Conference Centre is nearing its opening. The primary contractor for the nine-storey Courtyard by Marriot...
Feb 24, 2023
'We're very well aware:' City of Nanaimo looks to help close cell phone gaps
NANAIMO - Filling a significant cellular dead zone in the city is one part of a wider telecommunications strategy being transcribed for the City. Bill Corsan, the City of Nanaimo's director of corpora...
Feb 13, 2023
New washroom facilities open at Nanaimo's Neck Point Park
NANAIMO - One of the city's most popular parks now has enhanced amenities.Long-called-for washroom and changing facilities officially opened at Neck Point Park on Friday, Feb. 10, replacing a single o...
Feb 10, 2023
Parksville eyes ambassador honour & statue for late Phil St. Luke
PARKSVILLE - A community icon in the Oceanside region is set to receive some posthumous honours.Phil St. Luke passed away in mid-January at the age of 70, leaving behind a near-endless legacy of commu...
Feb 10, 2023
Qualicum Beach Council votes to dial down street light wattage
QUALICUM BEACH - Following immense pressure from unhappy residents, councillors in Qualicum Beach are moving swiftly to address the strength of streetlights on a complaint basis.Following a marathon d...
Feb 09, 2023
Contentious Nanaimo harm reduction service closes, NANDU faces unclear future
NANAIMO - A controversial drug consumption service on Nicol St. will officially be no more as of March 1.The site, located at 264 Nicol St. is run by the Nanaimo Area Network of Drug Users (NANDU), wh...
Feb 06, 2023
Ditching Nanaimo Parkway traffic lights not a priority despite study recommending immediate investment
NANAIMO - Don't expect highly unpopular traffic signals on the Nanaimo Parkway to be removed anytime soon.The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) states recommendations made in a 2021...
Feb 01, 2023
Tab continues rising for Nanaimo nuisance property, site of recent fire
NANAIMO - While a recent fire likely won't result in a bill for the property owner, costs continue to be applied by the City against a designated nuisance property on Terminal Ave. Light damage to the...
Jan 19, 2023