Environment

Nanaimo's Harmac Pacific making significant upgrades to reduce carbon emissions

NANAIMO - Millions of dollars will be invested into a major Nanaimo employer to reduce its natural gas consumption.A little over $12 million is committed through the CleanBC Industry Fund to upgrade t...

Jan 31, 2022

VIDEO: Demolition of burned downtown Nanaimo gas station underway

NANAIMO - A badly damaged building, which quickly turned into a trouble spot for surrounding homes is finally being torn down.Crews began dismantling the Husky gas station on Terminal Ave. in downtown...

Jan 21, 2022

City councillors deny contentious Protection Island housing proposal...again

NANAIMO - Emotions flared on both sides of a technically challenging development proposal on an undeveloped lot on Protection Island zoned for residential use.Councillors voted down a development perm...

Jan 18, 2022

Coquihalla Highway to re-open to all vehicles following damage from November storms

NANAIMO - A critical vehicular link between Hope and Merritt re-opens to all traffic on Wednesday, Jan. 19, ending nearly two months of service disruptions.Transportation minister Rob Fleming said the...

Jan 18, 2022

RDN probes expansion to extend life of regional landfill

NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is wondering if a long-term landfill option could be found by looking over its back fence. An unsealed RDN document revealed a preliminary attempt to e...

Jan 17, 2022

Town of Qualicum Beach pleased with how artificial spit performed during fierce storm

QUALICUM BEACH - A high tide combined with storm winds caused havoc on the area's waterfront, however the Town is convinced damage could have been more severe.Director of planning Luke Sales said vari...

Jan 11, 2022

VIDEO: Old growth logging protesters block Hwy. 1 near downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Protesters partially blocked the Trans Canada Highway in a bid to overturn provincial logging policy.Members of Extinction Rebellion Nanaimo joined counterparts across B.C. in sporadic disru...

Jan 10, 2022

Rotating cold weather shelters operating through Oceanside

PARKSVILLE - One local organization is banding together all available resources in a bid to ensure everyone has a warm, safe space to sleep.Perry Perry, a coordinator with OHEART, a group of local chu...

Jan 02, 2022

Snow & ice build-up further delays curbside collection throughout mid Island

NANAIMO - Garbage trucks aren't expected to serve the Nanaimo AND Oceanside regions until after the weekend.The City of Nanaimo furthered delayed curbside collection to Tuesday, Jan 4, while the RDN h...

Jan 01, 2022

Canada Post suspends delivery for Nanaimo, Ladysmith and Gabriola Island due to snowfall warning

NANAIMO - Canada Post temporarily suspended delivery for the mid Island area due to poor weather conditions.The suspension of service applies to Wednesday Dec. 29 for Nanaimo, Ladysmith, and Gabriola ...

Dec 29, 2021