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Ailing cruise ship business flat in Nanaimo as industry returns from COVID closure

NANAIMO - Entering another year with no cruise ships arriving in Nanaimo, it's unclear what the beleaguered industry's future looks like in the Harbour City.No vessels are coming this year, while none...

Apr 06, 2022

Housing, schools & nightlife needed as Nanaimo's population landscape rapidly changing

NANAIMO - A grey wave in the Harbour City may be beginning to subside, or at least be partially replaced by a younger tsunami.For the first time in a long time, Nanaimo's primary projected population ...

Apr 05, 2022

Cyclist seriously hurt after hit by car in central Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A cyclist hit at a central Nanaimo intersection has Nanaimo RCMP reminding motorists to be mindful of increasing numbers of cyclists using area roads.Police say on Thursday, March 24 around ...

Mar 28, 2022

Nanaimo Council narrows focus to upgrades at Westwood Lake Park

NANAIMO - A final concept has been chosen to guide substantial upgrades at a popular Nanaimo park, starting with changes expected later this year.City councillors unanimously endorsed phase one enhanc...

Mar 16, 2022

Pedestrian safety top of mind for upcoming Nanaimo road construction season

NANAIMO - Safety and traffic flow improvements are the focus of several major road upgrades currently scheduled in Nanaimo.Long-awaited upgrades to Bruce Ave. headline the list, including safety enhan...

Mar 16, 2022

Qualicum Beach names Lou Varela as new CAO

QUALICUM BEACH - The Town of Qualicum Beach announced they have a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).Lou Varela is coming to the town following her most recent role as CAO for the District of Oak ...

Mar 15, 2022

VIDEO: New Fire Rescue trucks to provide response and safety upgrades amid increasing call-outs

NANAIMO - Local fire crews are readying the debut of two new fire engines billed to help response more effectively to emergencies across the city.The vehicles, dubbed the new engines one and two, will...

Mar 11, 2022

'We're looking at a very strong year going forward:' construction remains brisk throughout Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Construction activity is expected to remain constant in the Harbour City following another strong year.During a Monday, March 7 presentation the City's director of development approvals Jere...

Mar 09, 2022

Foothills proponent to make push for increased density

NANAIMO - The builder behind a substantial housing development underway in upper Lantzvillle hopes to construct additional housing on top of 730 residences already approved.Lone Tree Properties Ltd. d...

Mar 07, 2022

City of Parksville resprouting tree rebate program

PARKSVILLE - A financial incentive has been re-introduced in Parksville in an effort to expand the tree canopy.A tree rebate program is available for a fourth year in Parksville, involving up to $50 t...

Mar 03, 2022