Tag Archives: Environment
Safety enhancements to begin for Cathedral Grove stretch of Hwy. 4
PARKSVILLE - While anticipated big ticket improvements aren't scheduled imminently, work has begun to improve safety through the often congested Cathedral Grove section of Hwy. 4.A statement from the ...
Jun 20, 2022
Former Nanaimo environmental planner remembered for substantial contributions
NANAIMO - A longtime City of Nanaimo public servant described as selfless, charismatic and impactful was remembered at a Friday evening ceremony.About 130 people gathered at Woodstream Park in Departu...
Jun 10, 2022
High snow pack leads to flooding concerns across BC, threat eased on Van Isle
NANAIMO - British Columbia's latest snow survey shows the snowpack is 13 per cent above normal levels, creating an increased risk for spring flooding.The May 1 Snow Survey Bulletin says a colder-than-...
May 11, 2022
VIDEO: RDN temporarily shuts down Benson Creek ravine trail to improve safety
NANAIMO - Crews are adding features to help hikers navigate a challenging section of trail at Benson Creek Falls Regional Park (BCFRP).The steep ravine trail section of the 80 hectare park above Benso...
May 05, 2022
April showers lead to rainfall record set in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Those hoping April would kick start drier, spring-like weather were thoroughly disappointed.With 164.8 millimetres of rain measured by Environment Canada at Nanaimo Airport, last month was t...
May 03, 2022
Whiskey Business: Is Scotch The Future Of Fuel?
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! You may not often hear the words drinking and driving paired in a positive light, but that could change soon enough as a Scottish biofuel company makes hea...
Apr 29, 2022
Several black bears roaming Cinnabar Valley and Extension neighbourhoods
NANAIMO - Numerous reports of human food conditioned bears in rural south Nanaimo have been made to the BC Conservation Officer Service over the past several weeks.Caitlin Bickford with the BC Conserv...
Apr 20, 2022
VIDEO: 90-year-old Nanaimo gardener takes landscaping to another level
NANAIMO - Maintaining his flawless half acre Nanaimo property offers Leo Katila the gift of being excited to wake up every morning.The 90-year-old's lot is often mistaken for a public park, where a wi...
Apr 04, 2022
Contaminated oyster advisory expands, more brands added to recall list
QUALICUM BEACH - People are being told not to eat additional brands of oysters following an expanded recall by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).Several types of Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC b...
Mar 29, 2022
Popular Neck Point Park to receive upgraded washrooms, SCUBA diving change room
NANAIMO - The wheels are in motion for upgraded facilities at one of the city's crown jewel parks.Tender will go out from the City of Nanaimo in the next week for construction of a new universal washr...
Mar 25, 2022