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RDN to spend $6.4M upgrading Parksville sewage infrastructure

PARKSVILLE - Increased capacity and addressing flood concerns are two key reasons for an expansive upgrade to Parksville's sewage system. The Regional District of Nanaimo board approved a $6.4 million...

May 28, 2021

RDN to investigate fireworks restrictions following fiery debate

NANAIMO - RDN staff will look into potential restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks in the rural areas without existing bans on the loud attractions. RDN directors engaged in a fiery debate on ...

May 26, 2021

NDSS Community Field to receive stadium style amenities

NANAIMO - Adding more seating to NDSS Community Field is one of several planned investments to take place over the next two years. A recent finance and audit committee meeting heard the nine member Ci...

May 24, 2021

City council eyes expanded beach & parking, several improvements at Westwood Lake

NANAIMO - Substantial improvements worth upwards of $1 million are potentially on the horizon for the city's prized Westwood Lake Park.City councillors unanimously endorsed a draft concept to better s...

May 21, 2021

Crews complete securing loose boulders at Sugarloaf Mountain Park

NANAIMO - New safety measures in place at Sugarloaf Mountain are done following elevated safety concerns from insecure boulders at the popular park.City of Nanaimo municipal services inspector Pete En...

May 19, 2021

Large multi-family rental building pitched for downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A developer intends to demolish an old downtown medical building in favour of a six-storey market rental building.Development permit plans were recently submitted for the site on Campbell at...

May 18, 2021

Qualicum Beach byelection goes Saturday to fill vacant seat at council table

QUALICUM BEACH - Local interest appears to be high on the eve of a byelection in Qualicum Beach.In a news release the Town's chief election officer Heather Svensen stated 1,489 ballots were cast durin...

May 14, 2021

New 'NANAIMO' sign survives two minor graffiti attempts

NANAIMO - City crews are keeping a close eye on the latest addition to Maffeo Sutton Park.Parks crews have actively monitored the "NANAIMO" sign since it was installed on April 29 and have twice remov...

May 10, 2021

Nanaimo council approves property tax increase

NANAIMO - A three per cent property tax hike is locked in.City council adopted a series of financial bylaw amendments during a special meeting on Monday, May 10.The increase comes as a result of a two...

May 10, 2021

'What I want is this beautiful, natural environment:' local artist sees Nanaimo in 100 years

NANAIMO - Local streets are again adorned with hundreds of colourful, seasonal banners.Becky Thiessen's design was selected from 12 finalists in a contest to represent what Nanaimo would be like in 10...

May 09, 2021