Tag Archives: Industry
Strike over: WFP workers set for return after union ratifies new agreement
NANAIMO - An almost eight month long strike is over for Island and coastal forestry workers.United Steelworkers Union Local 1-1937 announced Saturday, Feb. 15 that members had ratified an agreement wi...
Feb 15, 2020 An agreement between USW 1-1937 members and Western Forest Products was ratified at votes across the Island and coast on Thursday, Feb. 13 and Friday, Feb. 14. (Freepik)
Nanaimo to Toronto direct flights expanding for third year
NANAIMO - More planes will take to the skies when direct flights from Nanaimo to Toronto return. The seasonal service is set to resume on June 26 and run through to Sept. 7. Instead of winding down, s...
Feb 14, 2020 More Nanaimo to Toronto direct flights will take off in 2020. (submitted/Air Canada)
Lantzville moves forward with sewer project despite price hike
NANAIMO - Long-awaited but more expensive than advertised sewer lines will be installed for hundreds of Lantzville homes to replace failing septic systems. The District of Lantzville recently announce...
Feb 10, 2020 The District of Lantzville expects installing sewer lines to 307 property owners will be complete well ahead of a government-imposed March, 31, 2021 deadline. About half of the $8.6 million costs are covered by a Small Communities Fund grant. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Tentative agreement reached to end seven month long strike
NANAIMO - Negotiators representing Western Forest Products and United Steelworkers local 1-1937 have found enough common ground.The two sides announced Monday, Feb. 10 they had reached a tentative agr...
Feb 10, 2020 Workers with Western Forest Products could be back to work after the company and United Steelworkers local 1-1937 reached a tentative agreement. (Wikimedia Commons)
Newcastle Island ferry service staying afloat with City of Nanaimo help
NANAIMO - A subsidy will ensure the Newcastle Island passenger ferry service operates this year. The City of Nanaimo will give a total of $150,000 over two years to Snuneymuxw First Nation to sustain ...
Feb 07, 2020 The 40-passenger Grey Selkie will operate between Maffeo Sutton Park and Newcastle Island starting March 6, 2020. (Snunyemuxw First Nation)
Outdoor cannabis farm in Cedar ignites debate at RDN board table
NANAIMO - A legal outdoor marijauna farm planned on property on Quenell Lake in Cedar has left a foul smell among local residents and several Regional District of Nanaimo directors. Following a length...
Jan 30, 2020 RDN directors requested the province to put a moratorium on outdoor cannabis farms arguing they require further study. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Cruise ship visits to Nanaimo double in 2020
NANAIMO - A bounce-back season for Nanaimo's beleaguered cruise ship industry will see more passengers visiting Nanaimo this summer. Three cruise ships will visit the harbour city six times, starting ...
Jan 30, 2020 Explorer of the Seas, a massive mega-cruise ship which docked in Nanaimo in 2017 and 2018. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Construction officially underway on long-promised downtown Nanaimo hotel
NANAIMO - A major milestone finally happened in the journey of bringing a hotel to the conference centre in downtown Nanaimo. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the site of the $...
Jan 29, 2020 The groundbreaking ceremony for the $23-million Marriott hotel downtown took place on Jan. 29. (Spencer Sterritt)
Major film and TV productions choosing more Vancouver Island locations
NANAIMO - Banner years for the Vancouver Island film industry is having ripple effects for communities on the mid-Island.The town of Ladysmith has seen massive boost in interest from producers, highli...
Jan 08, 2020 Ladysmith stood in for key scenes in 'Sonic the Hedgehog' which is due for a 2020 release, part of a purple patch for the small town and its role in Hollywood productions. (Reddit/clearcircle)
Nanaimo home owner awarded $222K after botched renovation
NANAIMO - A lengthy and disastrous renovation to a north Nanaimo waterfront home resulted in a significant fine against a building contractor. Justice Douglas Thompson awarded Fang Li $221,800 followi...
Dec 18, 2019 Crews are repairing the damage inflicted to a waterfront home located on Fillinger Cres. The home underwent a botched home reno, shortly after it was purchased for $1.85 million in Feb, 2018. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)