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Latest homeless encampment closed in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - For the third time this year, fencing now surrounds what was a growing homeless encampment in a highly visible portion of the city's downtown.Barriers were erected around private property on...

Nov 03, 2021

Demolished caretaker cabin at Nanaimo park marks end of an era

NANAIMO - A cottage which stood at Neck Point Park for decades is no more after crews demolished the dilapidated structure perched above the parking lot.The cottage was torn down earlier this year, wh...

Oct 28, 2021

Alternate uses for Jean Burns site discussed as councillors updated on Terminal Ave. project

NANAIMO - It appears a public plaza has fallen out of favour to replace the former Jean Burns building property at the centre of an extensive overhaul in the area.The City's director of engineering an...

Oct 25, 2021

Ladysmith mayor concerned about pending change to highway intersection

LADYSMITH - Adjustments to how a busy intersection in Ladysmith's south end is configured are being questioned by the community's Mayor and Council.This week the Ministry of Transportation announced w...

Oct 21, 2021

Unexpected costs arise while overhauling Serauxmen Stadium

NANAIMO - Upgrading a well used baseball stadium in Nanaimo will cost more than originally planned.A City staff report estimated $150,000 will be required to safely remove many years of paint on the s...

Oct 20, 2021

New 117-bed student housing complex in Nanaimo passes first hurdles

NANAIMO - A large student housing complex is closer to fulfilling heavy demand in Nanaimo's university district.Council gave the green light to a proposed development at 416 Wakesiah Ave., featuring 1...

Oct 19, 2021

Demolition pending for burned Nanaimo gas station after evidence of squatters, drug use

NANAIMO - A scorched and abandoned gas station is more than just an eyesore for area residents.The Husky Market and gas station on Terminal Ave., near Maffeo Sutton Park went up in flames in early Oct...

Oct 15, 2021

Fares set but schedule remains unknown for Nanaimo-Duncan transit link

NANAIMO - Transit riders now know how much a ride from Nanaimo to the Cowichan Valley will cost, but when buses will leave and from where remains a mystery.A one-way cash fare of $7.50 will get riders...

Oct 13, 2021

Nanaimo safety audit aims to increase neighbourhood connections

NANAIMO - Local police resources and city councillors are grappling to find solutions following a safety audit examining half a dozen neighbourhoods.The general consensus of the nearly 750 people surv...

Oct 05, 2021

Retired politician receives prestigious Freeman of the City designation

NANAIMO - Local governments can't offer a higher honour than what was bestowed upon former longtime City councillor and social advocate Diane Brennan.She received the distinguished Freedom of the City...

Oct 04, 2021