Tag Archives: City Hall
Voters reject Ravensong Aquatic Centre referendum
QUALICUM BEACH - Upgrades to Oceanside's only aquatic recreation facility have hit a major hurdle. Voters in the Regional District of Nanaimo have rejected the borrowing of up to $30 million to expand...
Apr 05, 2025
Voters to cast ballots for proposed Ravensong Aquatic Centre expansion
QUALICUM BEACH - Eligible voters will make their opinions known during general referendum day to borrow up to $30 million to fund expanding the Oceanside region's only public pool facility. In-person ...
Apr 05, 2025
Apartments swapped for townhomes in phase two of central Nanaimo development
NANAIMO - Phase two of a large proposed central Nanaimo multi-family housing development has taken another step forward. Located on newly constructed Hansen Rd. off East Wellington Rd., phase two will...
Apr 01, 2025
Busy downtown Nanaimo intersection to remain closed for vehicular traffic
NANAIMO - Vehicles won't be passing through the key Bastion/Commercial St. intersection anytime soon. Scheduled to re-open at the end of February after its closure on Jan. 2, the City of Nanaimo pivot...
Mar 19, 2025
'It's a growing area:' Nanaimo cell tower sent to feds for approval
NANAIMO - A new cell tower proposed for north Nanaimo is one step closer to reality, however some nearby residents aren't feeling the connection. A 31-metre-tall monopole tower is envisioned at the no...
Mar 18, 2025
Nanaimo non-profit economic study demonstrates sector's value, work ongoing to address challenges
NANAIMO - Often operating under the radar and on shoestring budgets, not-for profit organizations aren't typically viewed as key economic drivers. To that end, the City of Nanaimo ventured to find out...
Mar 03, 2025
'We think it's a special place:' Lantzville builders to infuse life into village core
LANTZVILLE - A trio of local residents are taking it upon themselves to give the community they care so much for an injection of vibrancy. Construction is underway on vacant Lantzville Rd. land across...
Feb 28, 2025
Nanaimo Council advancing video/audio recording bans, citing safety concerns
NANAIMO - Referencing multiple incidents of disruption in Council Chambers over the last year, the City is preparing to implement a blanket ban on media capture by the public during meetings.Councillo...
Feb 27, 2025
City commits $1.8M to refine pricing of 'generational' public works upgrade project
NANAIMO - The City is looking to spend now, in a bid to reduce some sticker shock and provide price certainty on public works upgrades. Councillors approved, via a 6-3 vote on Monday, Feb. 24, the spe...
Feb 25, 2025
Nanaimo Council advances Hammond Bay cell tower proposal
NANAIMO - An enduring reality of one-bar signal strength, dropped calls, or no service entirely along an extended stretch of Nanaimo's Hammond Bay area appears to be fading away. On Monday, Feb. 24, N...
Feb 25, 2025