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Reuse Rendezvous taking steps towards a zero-waste Nanaimo

NANAIMO - For over two decades, local residents have helped give countless items a new lease on life.The city's popular annual Reuse Rendezvous is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 8 and Sunday, Aug. 9 across ...

Aug 08, 2020

More arenas open in Nanaimo and Parksville for limited, small-group use

NANAIMO - More ice sheets have re-opened for private bookings on the mid island as more indoor recreation options become available locally.The City of Nanaimo opened Cliff McNabb Arena on Aug. 3 on th...

Aug 05, 2020

Construction starts on primary fire hall in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Shovels are in the ground to build a new multi-purpose fire hall # 1 in downtown Nanaimo, capping a roller-coaster ride to advance the project.A groundbreaking ceremony took place Wednesday ...

Jul 29, 2020

List of downtown Nanaimo 'quick wins' projects expands

NANAIMO - A substantial number of small projects designed to bring more light and style to downtown Nanaimo were completed in one year. Changes such as improving lighting in City-owned parking lots, r...

Jul 29, 2020

Stadium seating examined for Nanaimo's NDSS Community Field

NANAIMO - Thousands of new seats and stadium-style amenities could be added to the multi-use NDSS Community Field. Nanaimo councillors approved an exploratory report by sports facilities architect Dou...

Jul 28, 2020

Marine education centre proponents plead for Nanaimo council's support

NANAIMO - An ocean education centre idea in Nanaimo has a different look compared to presentations to Nanaimo councillors in the past. Lorne Hildebrand, who's spoken numerous times about the project n...

Jul 28, 2020

Re-opening dates set for Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and indoor rec facilities

NANAIMO - Several community recreation facilities closed since mid-March are scheduled to re-open soon.Nanaimo councillors unanimously endorsed re-opening the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Oliver Woods Comm...

Jul 27, 2020

Active transportation projects greenlit for three Nanaimo streets

NANAIMO - Alterations to three streets in Nanaimo to improve access and safety for non-vehicular traffic are expected to be in place this fall.Councillors approved $170,000 worth of initiatives in the...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 15, 2020

Nanaimo's ice arenas set for phased re-opening

NANAIMO - Arenas in the city will re-open in phases beginning with the first available sheet of ice ready for Monday, July 27.That's when the NIC # 2 surface will be available.City Councillors unanimo...

Jul 14, 2020

'It's out of control:' Cinnabar Valley residents demand Extension Rd. safety improvements

NANAIMO - James Denby helplessly watches a continual parade of lead-footed drivers zooming by his Extension Rd. home.Denby, a father of four who's lived within the southern edge of Nanaimo city limits...

Jul 09, 2020