Community

Nanaimo councillors indicate support for more incentives to boost housing density

NANAIMO - The City of Nanaimo is on track to offer more incentives to housing developers to increase the amount of units available in apartments, condos and townhouses. City council on Monday, April 2...

Apr 27, 2021

Woman killed near Parksville after U-turn on highway

PARKSVILLE - An elderly woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash on the Alberni Highway.Emergency crews were called out just after 2 p.m. on Monday, April 26 to Hwy. 4A, near the overpass with Hwy....

Apr 27, 2021

'I want to be assured they have credibility:' new benchmarks pending for Nanaimo neighbourhood groups

NANAIMO - Neighbourhood associations and similar groups representing segments of the community are coming under the magnifying glass at City Hall.A staff report presented at a governance and prioritie...

Apr 27, 2021

Departure Bay Elementary sees first COVID-19 exposure

NANAIMO - A Nanaimo elementary school is on Island Health's COVID-19 exposure page for the first time. SD68 confirmed late on Monday, April 26 there was a COVID-19 exposure at Departure Bay Elementary...

Apr 26, 2021

VIDEO: Clippers disappointed in results but not with progress of young players.

NANAIMO - The Clippers had a busy week with four games and a 1-3 record.The coaches have kept a positive attitude through a slide which has seen the team garner five wins through 12 games of the Islan...

Apr 26, 2021

COVID-19 curve continues to trend downward in Island Health

NANAIMO - The number of active COVID-19 cases in Island Health once again dropped dramatically. Active cases fell by nearly 40 from Friday, April 23 to Monday, April 26. There are currently 265 active...

Apr 26, 2021

Improved access to designated parking for Nanaimo motorcycle riders with disabilities

NANAIMO - A partnership is answering calls from local motorcycle riders with a range of physical and mental disabilities.The Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre (NDRC) has partnered with the Social Pla...

Apr 26, 2021

City claims it's on track to hit most affordable housing targets

NANAIMO - The City claims it's close to meeting many goals of its affordable housing strategy but Nanaimo's vacancy rate remains low. A staff report from social planner Karin Kronstal, to be presented...

Apr 26, 2021

Clippers score first but fall 5-1 to Bulldogs

PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers have yet to beat the Bulldogs in this Island Pod season after Alberni Valley won 5-1 on April 25.Trevor LeDonne opened the scoring two minutes into the game and the Clipper...

Apr 25, 2021

Return to competition remains on distant horizon for Nanaimo Rowing Club

NANAIMO - Long Lake is alive with activity for the Nanaimo Rowing Club.Training in single boats was allowed for most of the past year year but there are no regattas in the spring anywhere in Canada.NR...

Apr 25, 2021