Tag Archives: City Hall
Nanaimo council endorses significant south end redevelopment
NANAIMO - Several underused properties are poised for a substantial bump in housing in Nanaimo's south end. City councillors approved the first three of four required readings to a project calling for...
Apr 23, 2024
Artificial turf fields open at Nanaimo's Harewood Centennial Park
NANAIMO - A pair of multi-use artificial sports fields in the south end are now serving vastly growing demand. On Saturday, April 20 newly constructed side-by-side all-weather artificial fields surrou...
Apr 22, 2024
Howard Johnson rezoning still supported amid 'significant concerns' from SFN
NANAIMO - A proposed development at the gateway of the city's downtown is back to where it was earlier this year, despite continued objections from Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN).Re-zoning of the forme...
Apr 19, 2024
Major production set for six-week filming schedule in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Significant closures are coming to the city's downtown, stemming from a major television production. Work is set to focus around Diana Krall Plaza and select businesses along Wharf St., Skin...
Apr 12, 2024
Nanaimo RCMP receive fewer calls despite jump in violent crime
NANAIMO - While reported crime is down over the last five years, the severity of crimes being committed is on the rise in the Harbour City.Insp. Andrew Burton with the Nanaimo RCMP broke down the stat...
Apr 12, 2024
Latest grant bolsters waterfront overhaul in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Ongoing significant enhancements to the popular waterfront area in Qualicum Beach received a boost. The province announced $500,000 from the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure pr...
Apr 11, 2024
City & accommodators battling for control of Nanaimo hotel tax dollars
NANAIMO - A standoff is brewing between the City and some local tourism operators over who controls and administers hotel tax revenue.The Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) is applied to short...
Apr 10, 2024
'We've basically tripled since 2016:' Nanaimo homeless census sees significant rise
NANAIMO - To nobody's surprise, the number of unsheltered people in Nanaimo has surged significantly. A final report on the 2023 Nanaimo Point-in-Time Count & Survey showed 515 people were unhouse...
Apr 09, 2024
Local Habitat for Humanity chapter alters course to mitigate housing crisis
NANAIMO - Increased density and a lease as opposed to ownership model signifies a bold new approach by a local non-profit organization determined to more meaningfully combat high housing costs.Habitat...
Apr 07, 2024
Ladysmith officials favour enforcement to free up downtown parking stock
LADYSMITH - Enforcement as opposed to additional inventory is seen as the answer to ensuring the downtown has enough parking options. During their Tuesday, April 2 council meeting, councillors accepte...
Apr 04, 2024