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City of Nanaimo budget process starts, projected 2023 property tax increase tops 6%

NANAIMO - A series of budget-focused meetings launching on Wednesday, Nov. 23 will shape what next year's budget at Nanaimo City Hall will look like. The City's draft financial plan estimates a typica...

Daryl Major Nov 23, 2022

High-tech, laser-outfitted van surveying Nanaimo road conditions

NANAIMO - It looks like something out of a sci-fi movie, but one vehicle making its way through the city is instead collecting valuable information.The van, operated by a contracted company called Sta...

Nov 18, 2022

'It's an honour:' RDN elects first-ever female board chair

NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) announced their official Board of Directors this week, which features the first woman to head the Board in RDN history. Electoral Area B Director Vanes...

Nov 10, 2022

VIDEO: New Nanaimo council sworn-in during official ceremony

NANAIMO - The newly formed Nanaimo city council have officially started their new term.Members were officially sworn in during their Nov. 7. inaugural meeting, which was largely ceremonial. The result...

Nov 08, 2022

VIDEO: Fire-ravaged Departure Bay hall torn down, site's future remains unclear

NANAIMO - A long-term solution isn't expected any time soon for a now vacant lot where the Departure Bay Activity Centre stood for decades.The Wingrove St. facility was demolished in a matter of a few...

Oct 27, 2022

Nanaimo council approves $50,000 grant for downtown graffiti and vandalism recovery

NANAIMO - Business and property owners in the city's downtown core are getting some extra help to combat costs associated with unsightly mischief. Through the Downtown Nanaimo Safety Action Plan, appr...

Oct 26, 2022

Abrupt weather shift to hit mid Island, motorists told to watch out for slick roads

NANAIMO - This unseasonably warm and dry extended run of weather is about to drastically change.Environment Canada Meteorologist Alyssa Charbonneau said a weather system containing clouds and cooler a...

Oct 21, 2022

'Drop, cover & hold on!' earthquake drill aims to boost preparedness

NANAIMO - Emergency preparedness will be front and centre today at work places, schools, homes around the province. The Great British Columbia ShakeOut, hosted by the BC Earthquake Alliance takes plac...

Oct 20, 2022

Construction tender awarded to build new Dashwood Fire Hall

QUALICUM BEACH - Improving fire protection services and the well-being of Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD) members is at last coming to fruition.Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) board of di...

Oct 19, 2022

Substantial Nanaimo townhouse development inches toward construction

NANAIMO - Construction appears to be a forgone conclusion for a nearly 170 unit strata townhouse development not far from Nanaimo's VIU campus.Proponents of a development on Fourth St. between Hillcre...

Oct 16, 2022