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Crosswalk curbs returning to Departure Bay Rd. as City eyes more permanent solution

NANAIMO - The City is looking at what more can be done to slow cars through one of the most popular areas of Nanaimo during summer months.Lane-narrowing curbs will again be installed at crosswalks on ...

May 06, 2021

New automated garbage truck to be added to handle increased demand in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The fleet of garbage trucks is set to expand. Nanaimo councillors on Monday, May 3 approved borrowing up to $460,000 for a new automated garbage truck. It will be the second new truck introd...

May 04, 2021

'It's just constant noise:' Extension Rd. traffic calming looks to cut excessive speeding

NANAIMO - Long-suffering residents along a major road south of the city are one step closer to a quieter neighbourhood.A public consultation process will begin to decide on traffic calming along Exten...

May 03, 2021

VIDEO: Permanent 'Nanaimo' sign installed at Maffeo Sutton Park

NANAIMO - A freshly installed art display in downtown Nanaimo is poised to be featured in endless pictures for years to come.Crews installed five-foot high letters spelling "NANAIMO" on a concrete pad...

Apr 29, 2021

Nanaimo councillors indicate support for more incentives to boost housing density

NANAIMO - The City of Nanaimo is on track to offer more incentives to housing developers to increase the amount of units available in apartments, condos and townhouses. City council on Monday, April 2...

Apr 27, 2021

'We're up to the challenge:' new Downtown Nanaimo Businesses Association approved

NANAIMO - A newly endorsed organization will use an annual property tax levy in a bid to bolster the downtown core's vibrancy and sustainability.The Downtown Nanaimo Business Associaton (DNBA) was app...

Apr 20, 2021

Nanaimo property taxes expected to rise 3 per cent

NANAIMO - The 2021 property tax increase for Nanaimo is nearly locked in. Councillors at a special finance and audit committee meeting reached a three per cent increase for 2021, not including additio...

Apr 19, 2021

"Blanket" property tax increase freeze for Nanaimo businesses off the table

NANAIMO - Every business in Nanaimo won't have their property taxes frozen this year.Nanaimo councillors debated the option to mitigate the property tax increase for Nanaimo businesses in their financ...

Apr 15, 2021

Micro units gaining traction in Nanaimo as answer to housing crunch

NANAIMO - A notable injection of cramped living quarters are planned in Nanaimo as escalating costs impact builders, buyers and renters.Construction of 28 micro units at three sites in Nanaimo are in ...

Apr 14, 2021

Nanaimo councillor trying to bring provincial eyes to downtown Nanaimo problems

NANAIMO - A Nanaimo councillor wants to find new ways to draw provincial attention to the situation unfolding on Nanaimo streets. Coun. Erin Hemmens during a meeting at the council table on Monday, Ap...

Apr 13, 2021