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City of Parksville latest municipality to require proof of vaccination for staff

PARKSVILLE - Another local government on the mid Island is requiring its staff to prove they're vaccinated against COVID-19.The City of Parksville announced on Tuesday, Jan. 4, they will implement a m...

Jan 05, 2022

Nanaimo sees 34 per cent surge for typical single-family home as property assessments soar

NANAIMO - Newly released property valuations showed substantial increases for most properties in B.C. and the mid-Island region is no different.BC Assessment property valuations as of July 1, 2021 wer...

Jan 04, 2022

Snow & ice build-up further delays curbside collection throughout mid Island

NANAIMO - Garbage trucks aren't expected to serve the Nanaimo AND Oceanside regions until after the weekend.The City of Nanaimo furthered delayed curbside collection to Tuesday, Jan 4, while the RDN h...

Jan 01, 2022

'It's an exceptional weather event:' City crews busy maintaining Nanaimo roads

NANAIMO - With in the range of two feet of snow on the ground and more in the forecast, plowing Nanaimo's roads is a continuing 24/7 job since Christmas eve.David Thompson, manager of roads and traffi...

Dec 29, 2021

Transformative north Nanaimo development destined for public hearing

NANAIMO - City councillors have advanced a substantial mixed use development to the public hearing stage.A concept of 2,500 residential units on the 42-acre Green Thumb Garden Centre site in north Nan...

Dec 07, 2021

Downtown overhaul: crews start significant upgrades to Parksville's Memorial Avenue

PARKSVILLE - Crews have begun work on the centerpiece of a substantial downtown Parksville revitalization project.The City stated a section of Memorial Ave. west of the Alberni Hwy. is closed to allow...

Dec 02, 2021

Roundabout at key Qualicum Beach intersection poised to open

QUALICUM BEACH - A transformational adjustment to traffic flow in Qualicum Beach is about to take shape.Weather permitting, the Town expects its highly anticipated roundabout at the base of Memorial A...

Dec 01, 2021

'We're at a blank canvas' public opinions wanted to upgrade Commercial St.

NANAIMO - Plans to reform Commercial St. are moving ahead with public opinions pitched to help to shape future changes to the centerpiece of the city's downtown.Open houses and public presentations ar...

Nov 23, 2021

City of Nanaimo issues vaccine mandate for employees

NANAIMO - All City of Nanaimo employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 10, 2022. Employees who fail to provide proof of vaccination will be given furth...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 23, 2021

'We're not spending enough on our roads:' increased repair funding pitched during annual budget talks

NANAIMO - Local roads are falling apart quicker than crews can repair them, according to those in charge of maintaining them.City councillors heard a request for more of an investment in road repair, ...

Nov 03, 2021