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Fire-ravaged Departure Bay Activity Centre won't be repaired, facility to be demolished

NANAIMO - What's left of a community hall in the heart of Nanaimo's Departure Bay neighbourhood will be torn down, the City of Nanaimo confirmed.The City stated it recently received notice from its in...

Jul 18, 2022

New 4-way stop aims to brake frustrations at downtown Nanaimo intersection

NANAIMO - A new four-way stop intersection will be under the watchful eye of City of Nanaimo officials.The prior three-way stop sign suddenly gave way to a four-way stop sign at the Victoria/Wallace/A...

Jul 10, 2022

Nanaimo Council approves new official community plan

NANAIMO - Following a nearly three year process Nanaimo City councillors endorsed a new official community plan (OCP), also referred to as Nanaimo ReImagined.A pair of 6-2 votes in favour of the new p...

Jul 05, 2022

'Substantially over-budget:' increase costs in construction market delaying Nanaimo projects

NANAIMO - Multiple infrastructure upgrades are behind schedule and threatening razor-thin budgets, forcing a rethink from City staff.Management were blunt when speaking about delays in current and fut...

Jun 27, 2022

'What this plan speaks to is optimism:' revamped Commercial St. in downtown Nanaimo envisioned

NANAIMO - It's the amalgamation of multiple different ideas, plans and directions into a singular vision for the city's beleaguered downtown core.City councillors voted on Monday, June 20 to support a...

Jun 24, 2022

Snuneymuxw First Nation receives land as part of Sandstone development

NANAIMO - A land transfer commitment from a private developer to Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) is seen as a critical step in expanding opportunities for the local First Nation.During a Wednesday, June...

Jun 22, 2022

Drug policy group stops in Nanaimo for dialogue amid ongoing public health emergency

NANAIMO -A country-wide plan to open up dialogue about the overdose crisis stopped in Nanaimo for its first in-person session.The Getting to Tomorrow: Ending the Overdose Crisis project consists of 18...

Jun 17, 2022

Improved public washrooms and picnic shelter re-open at Ladysmith's Transfer Beach Park

LADYSMITH - A provincial fund designed to jolt tourism defendant communities resulted in key new additions to Ladysmith's signature public gathering place.The Town announced significant portions of im...

Jun 17, 2022

Regional District pays tribute to longtime area director

NANAIMO - A commemorative plaque now stands at Extension Miners Community Park in recognition of a longtime local politician who passed away last fall.A plaque in the honour of Maureen Young was unvei...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 16, 2022

Feds suspend vaccination mandates, local municipalities ditch requirements for employees

NANAIMO - Unvaccinated Canadians will soon be able to move more freely around the country and abroad.Starting June 20 the federal government will suspend COVID-19 vaccine mandates for domestic and out...

Jun 14, 2022