Housing

Mega Sandstone development passes public hearing stage

NANAIMO - Following heated debate and public submissions, City councillors are one vote away from approving the framework for a potentially game-changing south Nanaimo development.The high profile San...

Feb 17, 2022

VIDEO: Extensive damage has weary Nanaimo landlords feeling cornered

NANAIMO - The frustrated landlord of a badly damaged Nanaimo home felt compelled to speak up about her ordeal, calling it "a disturbing and eye-opening experience."A little more than two months into a...

Feb 16, 2022

Non profit adapts to chip away at Nanaimo's affordable housing crisis

NANAIMO -Through the roof land and construction prices ushered a renewed, leaner approach for Habitat 4 Humanity and its new regional executive director.Under the guidance of Jeff Krafta, the organiza...

Feb 14, 2022

New seniors & affordable housing complex set to begin construction in central Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Shovels are ready to go into the ground on a new housing development in the city.The 62-unit complex featuring one and two bedroom suites is due to begin construction shortly after the City ...

Feb 04, 2022

'We have to close:' downtown Nanaimo warming centre in limbo over City support

NANAIMO - The future of a warming shelter in Nanaimo is up in the air.The Warmreach Warming Centre, operated by non-profit Risebridge Project, has enough funding to operate until the evening of Thursd...

Jan 19, 2022

VIDEO: Construction complete on large seniors affordable housing project in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A significant dent in the city's seniors' affordable housing crisis is about to take shape following the recent completion of a 159 unit facility.Funded in partnership with BC Housing, the N...

Jan 05, 2022

Nanaimo based seniors' housing program receives funding boost

NANAIMO - Securing and maintaining housing is difficult for many people, while seniors can experience an even more daunting task in a cutthroat real estate market.Seniors Housing Information and Navig...

Dec 29, 2021

Transformative north Nanaimo development destined for public hearing

NANAIMO - City councillors have advanced a substantial mixed use development to the public hearing stage.A concept of 2,500 residential units on the 42-acre Green Thumb Garden Centre site in north Nan...

Dec 07, 2021

Single warming centre open for Nanaimo's vulnerable population

NANAIMO - For those experiencing homelessness during the winter months, a warming centre can be the difference between life or death.The Society for Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy (SEIA) is offering t...

Dec 01, 2021

Syrian refugee family cleared to arrive after long-term accommodations found

LADYSMITH - The final piece to a puzzle years in the making is finally in placeOceanview Community Church in Ladysmith has worked for the last three years to privately sponsor a Syrian refugee family ...

Nov 25, 2021