Tag Archives: City Hall
Additional resurfacing approved for Parksville playground
PARKSVILLE - More funds have been allocated to enhance one of the region's most popular playgrounds.Through a $300,000 grant from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada and $100,000 of City...
Jan 17, 2023
Crews prepare for upcoming busy stretch of Midtown Water Supply Project replacement in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - While it's not flashy, an important project aimed at providing water supply certainty in Nanaimo is becoming more visible. Preparatory works is underway alongside the Nanaimo Parkway for the...
Jan 10, 2023
Top Stories of 2022: Safety concerns continue through Nanaimo's downtown
NANAIMO - Frustrations continued to mount over safety and security throughout the city, particularly in the downtown.Various demonstrations were held in response to a string of challenges and incident...
Dec 30, 2022
Nanaimo council eyeing 7.3% tax increase in upcoming budget
NANAIMO - Citing a number of factors, including additional resources for public safety and rising interest and insurance rates, Nanaimo City Council gave the public a look at their provisional budget....
Dec 07, 2022
City investigates issuing fines against Nicol St. drug consumption site, NANDU operator calls it a 'hostile escalation'
NANAIMO - A nuisance property designation is being considered by the City of Nanaimo in response to a controversial south end drug consumption site. During a Monday, Dec. 5 council meeting mayor Leono...
Dec 06, 2022
'We try to respond to all complaints:' Nanaimo sidewalk clearing falls on property owners
NANAIMO - While most roads in the region remain mostly clear from two significant snow events within a week, sidewalks are a different issue. Many sidewalks in front of homes and businesses remain und...
Dec 06, 2022
'Other people have done good stuff for me:' Nanaimo man tackles treacherous sidewalk
NANAIMO - Clearing snow is a lot faster and enjoyable these days for Bruce Cousens.The longtime Hammond Bay Rd. resident purchased a snowblower last winter in the midst of a huge wallop of snow blasti...
Dec 04, 2022
New, enhanced overdose prevention site announced for Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A new formal site for the safe injection, and inhalation, of illicit drugs is coming to Nanaimo.The harm reduction facility will operate in downtown Nanaimo at 250 Albert St., located on the...
Dec 02, 2022
'We finally feel like we can work:' funding secured for two winter warming centres in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Two daytime warming centres have secured funding through the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). A total of $625,000 from the strengthening communities' service program will support a warming...
Nov 30, 2022
Nanaimo snow crews aiming for 'pretty significant' progress Wednesday after favourable conditions overnight
NANAIMO - Snow clearing efforts continue throughout much of the city following a sizeable winter blast.Upwards of 20 centimetres of snow fell in many parts of the City of Nanaimo beginning mid-morning...
Nov 30, 2022