Housing

Nanaimo's temporary housing sites to be replaced, numerous supportive and affordable housing sites announced

NANAIMO - New housing projects from the province and City of Nanaimo intend to replace the two temporary housing sites hastily created to handle the closure of Discontent City. A substantial announcem...

Jul 13, 2020

Over 100 new, affordable rental units coming to north Nanaimo

NANAIMO -Shovels will be in the ground beginning in August as two new affordable housing developments begin construction in north Nanaimo. Located at 4745 Ledgerwood Rd., the buildings will feature 12...

Jul 12, 2020

Trial program grappling with Old City Quarter social disorder now underway

NANAIMO - A six month trial of increased security and cleaning measures in the Old City Quarter is now approved. Nanaimo city council unanimously approved the $195,000 trial program during their Monda...

Jun 23, 2020

Residents of Fifth St. affordable housing complex rally for better care and repairs

NANAIMO - Stepping into a unit in the townhouse complex known as Sanala is like stepping into a horror movie. In one unit, flakes of paint fall from the bathroom ceiling in large chunks. In another, f...

Jun 15, 2020

RDN report claims housing construction keeping pace with demand but cost still a concern

NANAIMO - A lengthy Regional District of Nanaimo report claims the ongoing housing construction boom will continue but high costs will remain an issue. The Regional Housing Needs Report presented on J...

Jun 12, 2020

Low number of Nanaimo's housing insecure requiring hotel rooms

NANAIMO - Less hotel rooms and housing sites than anticipated were needed in Nanaimo to provide shelter to the city's vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic. BC Housing confirmed to NanaimoNewsNOW 33...

Jun 04, 2020

Nanaimo Council approves increased density for emerging north end urban node

NANAIMO - A growing collection of multi-family housing units in Nanaimo's north end is poised for further densification, despite opposition from local residents. In a narrow 5-4 vote on Monday, May 25...

May 27, 2020

Emergency Response Centre opening in June in Nanaimo with 35 shelter spaces

NANAIMO - A City of Nanaimo facility is being turned into a suitable space for those experiencing homelessness to self-isolate. An Emergency Response Centre will be established in the Community Servic...

Apr 30, 2020 Part of the Community Services Building will be converted into an Emergency Response Centre with 35 spaces available for those experiencing homelessness starting June 1. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)

Gabriola Island's largest park temporarily closed to the homeless

NANAIMO - A massive park on Gabriola Island's west side is temporarily exempt from a list of parks where those experiencing homelessness can camp. Regional District of Nanaimo directors voted in favou...

Apr 30, 2020 The 707 Community Park stretches out on Gabriola Island's west side and many parts are inaccessible by firefighters. (Jim Wightman)

$150,000 in crime prevention money awarded to Nanaimo non-profits

NANAIMO - Many local organizations and the valuable services they offer will continue, thanks to funding from an unlikely source. Five Nanaimo organizations are splitting nearly $150,000 from the prov...

Apr 28, 2020 Crime doesn't pay for criminals but it is helping many local organizations. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)