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Survey to illuminate how bylaw changes will impact Nanaimo renters and landlords

NANAIMO - The City is reaching out to landlords and renters to see how proposed changes would increase or decrease the availability of short-term rentals. The surveys are part of the Affordable Housin...

Apr 09, 2021

Construction finishes on $82M sewage facility upgrade in north Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A lengthy and expensive construction project to vastly upgrade sewage treatment and capacity in the Nanaimo area is complete.The Regional District of Nanaimo announced on Thursday, April 8 t...

Apr 08, 2021

'Someone can go in, lock the door and know they're safe:' construction to begin on supportive housing complex in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Construction of a Nanaimo supportive housing complex represents a beacon of hope for people transitioning from life on the streets.A supportive housing complex at 702 Nicol St. will see work...

Apr 07, 2021

Substantial grants target mid island waterfront projects

NANAIMO - COVID tourism stimulus cheques for Qualicum Beach, Parksville and Ladysmith are aimed at improving waterfront amenities in the respective communities. The province's Tourism Dependent Commun...

Apr 03, 2021

COVID closures allowing for upgrades to key Nanaimo recreation facilities

NANAIMO - Three recreation facilities in the city are receiving some additional upgrades to ready them for when people return post-pandemic.A total of $255,000 was approved by Council on March 29 for ...

Apr 01, 2021

City of Nanaimo applying for $2.5M grant to tackle homelessness

NANAIMO - The City of Nanaimo is putting its hat into the ring for a substantial amount of money to tackle an ongoing problem. City of Nanaimo councillors unanimously approved applying for up to $2.5 ...

Mar 30, 2021

City poised to address building permit backlog

NANAIMO - Relief appears to be on the way to address delays in processing building permit applications in Nanaimo.City councillors endorsed a draft report from a consultant whose seven key recommendat...

Mar 25, 2021

Legal action launched against District of Lanzville over large suburban development

NANAIMO - Lantzville councillors are accused of intimidating residents during a public hearing about a substantial suburban development. A petition to the BC Supreme Court by the Lantzville Community ...

Mar 17, 2021

Ambitious plan endorsed to boost available child care spaces throughout mid-island area

NANAIMO - A new action plan hopes to add thousands of new child care spaces throughout the area. The Child Care Action Plan recommends having 50 child care spaces for every 100 children under the age ...

Mar 17, 2021

Flashing beacons, new sidewalks coming to pedestrian trouble spots in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Council is using an expanded budget and reserves to tackle 10 pedestrian infrastructure projects.Nanaimo city councillors greenlit eight crosswalk upgrades and two sidewalk projects at their...

Mar 16, 2021