Tag Archives: City Hall
New Nanaimo drop-in hub helping, residents concerned with 'disturbing and traumatic behaviors'
NANAIMO - Nearly six months into operation, the City of Nanaimo's drop-in service for those living on the street is benefiting those in need, but nearby residents are asking at what cost. Opened in Ja...
Jun 13, 2025
Vital south Nanaimo waterfront road access expected to re-open soon
NANAIMO - Patching up a critically essential, albeit woefully outdated secondary access to the city's assembly wharf lands is expected to wrap up shortly. Closed since Friday, June 6, the City of Nana...
Jun 12, 2025
'Rebirth of the area:' Nanaimo's Neck Point Park Welcome Tree returns
NANAIMO - Part of the restoration project at Neck Point Park was recently completed, much to the delight of the man responsible for bringing a bit of magic to the popular Nanaimo park. A November wind...
Jun 11, 2025
City of Nanaimo loses judicial review of financial manager's 'discriminatory' firing
NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court judge tossed aside a legal claim by the City of Nanaimo regarding "racial bias" against a former financial manager who was fired seven years ago. B.C. Human Rights Tribuna...
Jun 03, 2025
'Out of an abundance of safety:' part of Lantzville beachfront closed due to bacteria levels
LANTZVILLE - A popular section of beach in Lantzville is closed for now, after potential contamination was found in the water.The affected areas in Lantzville between Sebastion and Harper Rds. were cl...
Jun 03, 2025
'She had multiple fractures:' woman rescued after rocky fall at Nanaimo's Pipers Lagoon
NANAIMO - A woman remains in hospital after a high fall off a rocky cliff.Emergency crews from Nanaimo Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance Service, along with RCMP, were called to Pipers Lagoon on Sunday, Ju...
Jun 02, 2025
Parksville & Qualicum Beach considered for provincial housing target program
NANAIMO - Several B.C. communities are in contention for a government legislated program to spur more new home construction in high-demand areas, including the Oceanside region. Parksville and Qualicu...
May 29, 2025
'Serious, unacceptable intrusion:' Schooner Cove boardwalk plan in limbo following public outcry
NANOOSE BAY - A proposed boardwalk in Schooner Cove will need to come up with a new plan, after a lengthy list of speakers at a regional board meeting lodged their opposition. The planned 82.4 metre b...
May 29, 2025
Nanaimo Council rezones lot for contentious Harewood housing infill vision
NANAIMO - Despite objections primarily based on safety due to congestion and challenging road configurations, Nanaimo City Council is willing to hear detailed plans for an envisioned Third St project....
May 28, 2025
Street patio bylaw passed in Parksville, individual submissions invited
PARKSVILLE - Trail-blazed by a downtown restaurant, a new bylaw is in place to regulate downtown street patios. City Council unanimously approved a broad street patio bylaw for downtown restaurants, p...
May 27, 2025