Tag Archives: City Hall
New report highlights key drivers for Nanaimo's future growth
NANAIMO - For the first time ever, the City of Nanaimo has a crystal clear picture of exactly who lives in the region, where they came from and what they do.A 'State of the Nanaimo Economy' report wil...
Feb 20, 2020 The City has been presented with a better look at several key economic drivers in the first ever 'State of the Nanaimo Economy' report, presented Tuesday, Feb. 18 to the City's economic development task force. (City of Nanaimo)
Another study on poverty concerns and services in Nanaimo-area being applied for
NANAIMO - More insight will hopefully be granted into the many issues facing low-income residents in the mid-island, though similar work is already being done. The City of Nanaimo is joining the Nanai...
Feb 19, 2020 The Regional District of Nanaimo hopes to have a map of services available throughout the entire region, building off the work done by individual communities. (United Way Northern and Central Vancouver Island)
City crews fill potholes popping up around Nanaimo
NANAIMO - City crews are busy filling dozens of potholes after a blast of cold winter weather hit Nanaimo. David Myles, manager of roads and traffic services with the City of Nanaimo, said around 40 p...
Feb 19, 2020 The annual ritual of dodging potholes around Nanaimo is on the to-do list of City of Nanaimo public works crews. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo's rent becomes more expensive as affordable housing strategy takes shape
NANAIMO - The City believes it is on track to address the growing rental market crisis in Nanaimo, however the finish line continues moving further away.A report from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing...
Feb 11, 2020 The challenge of finding a place to live for Nanaimo rentals continue to become harder as monthly rent increases continue to outpace available suites. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Lantzville moves forward with sewer project despite price hike
NANAIMO - Long-awaited but more expensive than advertised sewer lines will be installed for hundreds of Lantzville homes to replace failing septic systems. The District of Lantzville recently announce...
Feb 10, 2020 The District of Lantzville expects installing sewer lines to 307 property owners will be complete well ahead of a government-imposed March, 31, 2021 deadline. About half of the $8.6 million costs are covered by a Small Communities Fund grant. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Literacy program expanding with $30,000 to help Nanaimo's most vulnerable
NANAIMO - An expanding outreach programs hopes to help boost literacy rates among those who need assistance the most. The Word on the Street program, created by Literacy Central Vancouver Island with ...
Feb 09, 2020 The Word on the Street program received $30,000 from the City of Nanaimo to tackle a wide variety of literacy issues. (Peretz Partensky/Flickr)
Calls out for artists to design new banners through Nanaimo streets
NANAIMO - The City and Rotary Clubs in Nanaimo are teaming for the latest round of street light banners in the region.Artists are being tasked with representing the work of Rotary in the city over the...
Feb 08, 2020 City crews hang Patrick Belanger's winning banner design from 2016, depicting Newcastle and Protection Islands. (City of Nanaimo)
Metral Dr. set for ambitious overhaul, providing better access for cyclists
NANAIMO - Detailed designs are being nailed down to improve the safety and flow of all road users on a busy north Nanaimo road.The City is embarking on an $11.3 million project to upgrade Metral Dr. b...
Feb 04, 2020 The entire stretch of Metral Dr. will be vastly overhauled over the next two years, featuring sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the busy road. (City of Nanaimo)
RDN examines overhauling public transit loop behind Woodgrove Centre
NANAIMO - Upgrades to the increasingly busy public transit exchange behind Woodgrove Centre are being considered. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) board approved going ahead with a study to iden...
Jan 29, 2020 Buses are constantly coming and going at the north Nanaimo transit exchange at Woodgrove Centre. The five shelter bus loop sees more than 1,000 daily riders. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
City of Nanaimo & RCMP clamp down on Wesley St. lawlessness
NANAIMO - A new enforcement and clean-up effort is tackling out-of-control social disorder plaguing a portion of downtown Nanaimo.Several RCMP and bylaw enforcement officers recently joined forces to ...
Jan 21, 2020 A growing number of tents on a portion of Wesley St. in downtown Nanaimo raised numerous safety concerns. (City of Nanaimo)