Industry

VIDEO: Beloved 106.9 FM The Wolf DJ retires after nearly four decades in radio

NANAIMO - Radio listeners on the mid island will wake up to a different voice after a legendary morning show DJ retired.Ron Jones' last day as morning show host on 106.9 FM The Wolf wrapped up just pr...

Jul 24, 2020

Labour shortage, material supply are major concerns for Island construction industry

NANAIMO - Six months removed from a record year of building permit approvals, Nanaimo faces a speed bump with local construction projects thanks to COVID-19.The hurdle comes through recruiting tradesp...

Jul 12, 2020

BC Ferries back to full passenger capacity, mask wearing policy applied to all routes

NANAIMO - BC Ferries is no longer operating at half-passenger capacity as the company makes adjustments to serve rising demand.The company's Deborah Marshall said they are still abiding by Transport C...

Jul 11, 2020

Local camping, outdoor recreation picks up as industry manages COVID-19 roller coaster

NANAIMO - While most industries continue taking a beating from COVID 19, some local businesses are managing to keep busy thanks to people getting reacquainted with the outdoors. Nanaimo area campgroun...

Jul 06, 2020

'It's a great day:' government grant approved to fund Gabriola Island skateboard park

GABRIOLA ISLAND - A substantial grant will help build a skateboard park and complete other amenities at Gabriola Island's Huxley Community Park.A combined $567,000 in federal, provincial government fu...

Jul 03, 2020

Reports: Toronto, Edmonton close to being named NHL hub cities

Toronto and Edmonton are on the verge of being picked as hub cities for the NHL's resumption of play, according to multiple reports. TSN, Sportsnet, the Toronto Star and Postmedia all reported We...

Jul 01, 2020

New bridge north of Qualicum Beach to serve recreators, emergency responders

NANAIMO -A tender awarded to install a bridge to span Little Qualicum River will benefit recreators, the environment and provide a vital link for emergency responders.Regional District of Nanaimo boar...

Jun 23, 2020

Cost of new Nanaimo fire hall rises significantly to $20 million

NANAIMO - COVID-19 and vastly underestimated size requirements are factors substantially driving up the cost of replacing the #1 fire hall in downtown Nanaimo.A City staff reported the lowest tender p...

Jun 17, 2020

WestJet announces additional Nanaimo to Calgary flights

NANAIMO - More flights are slowly being added to the schedule at Nanaimo Airport as COVID-19 restrictions ease.WestJet announced two additional weekly flights on its direct Nanaimo to Calgary service ...

Jun 15, 2020

RDN replacing handyDART buses to improve customer accessibility

NANAIMO - Vastly improved service for public transit riders with physical disabilities is coming to mid Vancouver Island.Daniel Pearce the RDN's director of transportation services told NanaimoNewsNOW...

May 28, 2020