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Cost of new Nanaimo fire hall rises significantly to $20 million

NANAIMO - COVID-19 and vastly underestimated size requirements are factors substantially driving up the cost of replacing the #1 fire hall in downtown Nanaimo.A City staff reported the lowest tender p...

Jun 17, 2020

Bastion St. & Commercial St. intersection to become four-way stop in pilot project

NANAIMO - Traffic flow on one of downtown Nanaimo's main intersections is set to change.Beginning in July, city crews will install a four-way stop at Bastion St. and Commercial St., replacing aging tr...

Jun 16, 2020

Question Period to remain on hold after online alternative removed

NANAIMO - The formal Question Period at City of Nanaimo council meetings is expected to remain on hold for more than two months. The ability to speak to City Council directly at meetings was removed o...

Jun 13, 2020

Under repair: Baston St. Bridge set for three week closure

NANAIMO - A main artery into downtown Nanaimo will temporarily close to vehicle traffic.The Bastion St. Bridge will close to vehicle traffic on Monday, June 8 and is expected to reopen on June 26.City...

Jun 03, 2020

Nanaimo Council approves increased density for emerging north end urban node

NANAIMO - A growing collection of multi-family housing units in Nanaimo's north end is poised for further densification, despite opposition from local residents. In a narrow 5-4 vote on Monday, May 25...

May 27, 2020

Skate parks open as City of Nanaimo expands outdoor recreation options

NANAIMO - Another step towards normalcy was taken to help youth eager to be outside. Skateboard parks within the City of Nanaimo officially re-opened on Friday, May 22. They join tennis and pickleball...

May 22, 2020

Safety improvements, new parking lot inbound for Ammonite Falls and Benson Creek Falls Regional Park

NANAIMO - Regional District of Nanaimo officials say drastic improvements to the well used nature park leading to Ammonite Falls are beginning to take shape.Yann Gagnon, manager of parks services for ...

May 21, 2020

Beach access in Lantzville restricted as crews start large sewer project

LANTZVILLE - Two beach access points in lower Lantzville are closed as crews begin an ambitious sewer installation project for more than 300 local households.The District of Lantzville expects the Seb...

May 20, 2020

New 'smart' cameras in Nanaimo to enhance traffic & transportation decision making

NANAIMO - Cameras overseeing two intersections in Nanaimo are expected to be the beginning of 'next level' technology to be relied upon by city officials for many years.The cameras installed over the ...

May 19, 2020

New roundabout coming to Qualicum Beach, as Nanaimo monitors the traffic tool

NANAIMO - The Town of Qualicum Beach is going all-in on the increasingly popular way to calm and direct traffic.Construction is about to begin on the second roundabout in the area at the Town's most s...

May 16, 2020