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Ladysmith's waterfront plans come together with $3.3 million in funding

LADYSMITH - The dream of an expansive and beautiful arts and heritage hub along Ladysmith's waterfront is nearly secure. More than $3 million for the project was announced on Friday, funded through th...

Jul 05, 2020

'It's a great day:' government grant approved to fund Gabriola Island skateboard park

GABRIOLA ISLAND - A substantial grant will help build a skateboard park and complete other amenities at Gabriola Island's Huxley Community Park.A combined $567,000 in federal, provincial government fu...

Jul 03, 2020

VIDEO: New high-end skate park opens at Harewood Centennial Park

NANAIMO - Skateboarders are now honing their craft on what's described as a world-class skatepark in the heart of the Harewood neighbourhood.Dignitaries and skateboarders converged at the brand new sk...

Jul 03, 2020

Tax payments trickle into City of Nanaimo coffers, cash flow concerns eased

NANAIMO - If you haven't claimed your homeowner grant and paid your taxes you're not alone.City of Nanaimo finance director Laura Mercer said about 60 per cent of 35,000 properties in the city are up ...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 02, 2020

Construction nears on Hammond Bay Rd. trail as part of treatment plant upgrade

NANAIMO - A new trail will be built over the next several months alongside the pollution control centre on Hammond Bay Rd. Regional District of Nanaimo directors approved the $684,000 initiative this ...

Jun 26, 2020

RDN report pending to address water woes for French Creek neighbourhood

NANAIMO -More clarity to resolve longstanding murky and smelly drinking water in a portion of French Creek is expected in a month.RDN directors voted this week for a staff report within 30 days for op...

Jun 25, 2020

New bridge north of Qualicum Beach to serve recreators, emergency responders

NANAIMO -A tender awarded to install a bridge to span Little Qualicum River will benefit recreators, the environment and provide a vital link for emergency responders.Regional District of Nanaimo boar...

Jun 23, 2020

Trial program grappling with Old City Quarter social disorder now underway

NANAIMO - A six month trial of increased security and cleaning measures in the Old City Quarter is now approved. Nanaimo city council unanimously approved the $195,000 trial program during their Monda...

Jun 23, 2020

New inclusive playground opens at Maffeo Sutton Park

NANAIMO - A much-anticipated inclusive playground at Maffeo Sutton Park in downtown Nanaimo is now open for excited children and their caregivers. The City officially unveiled the new infrastructure v...

Jun 22, 2020

Sports courts and fields re-opening across Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Chances to get outside for outdoor recreation are slowly expanding.Sports fields in the City of Nanaimo re-opened on Thursday, June 18. Sports courts are expected to be open by Monday, June ...

Jun 18, 2020