Tag Archives: Industry
World's top sand sculpture creators converge on Parksville beach
PARKSVILLE - Well over 100,000 people are anticipated to view some of the world's top sand sculptures on Parksville beach.The 37th annual Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition featuring 22 creatio...
Jul 11, 2019 Peter Vogelaar of Winlaw, B.C., won the 2018 Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition with his Jimi Hendrix inspired piece 'Wild Things.' Vogelaar returns to defend his title in 2019 in the solo division. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'We're excited about it:' earthquake warning technology put to the test
NANAIMO - A new earthquake warning system is in place to give south coasters a potentially life-saving heads up in case a large quake hits. Ocean Networks Canada public safety program manager Teron Mo...
Jul 09, 2019 An earthquake detection device being installed on the floor of the Pacific Ocean off the west coast of Vancouver Island. (Ocean Networks Canada)
Year-round transit service approved in Regional District of Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Public bus service on the mid island will soon be offered every day of the year, following unanimous approval from Regional District of Nanaimo board members.Three statutory holidays current...
Jul 04, 2019 Public bus service in the Nanaimo & Parksville/Qualicum regions will be offered 365 days a year as of January 1, 2020. (NanaimoNewsNOW file photo)
Bastion St. Bridge work delayed, City now expects mid July re-opening
NANAIMO - A key link to and from downtown Nanaimo will be closed longer than expected as crews continue refurbishing the Bastion St. Bridge.The City expects the bridge will be closed to vehicle traffi...
Jul 03, 2019 The City of Nanaimo anticipates the Bastion St. Bridge will re-open on July 16, more than two weeks later than expected. (City of Nanaimo)
Vastly expanded Nanaimo night market debuts for second season
NANAIMO - A much bigger Commercial St. Night Market experience hits Nanaimo Thursday nights for the rest of the summer.The second annual Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce event debuts Thursday, June...
Jun 20, 2019 Thursday nights will be packed in downtown Nanaimo through the end of August. Season two of the popular Commercial St. Night Market debuts Thursday, June 20. (Dirk Heydemann/HA Photography)
'It's a huge event:' Legendary Parksville street market returns
PARKSVILLE - One of the largest street markets on Vancouver Island just got bigger.The 16th season of the famed Summer by the Sea Street Market begins Tuesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. It will run every Tues...
Jun 10, 2019 It's not uncommon for more than 3,000 people to check out the Summer by the Sea Street Market on a sunny summer evening. (Submitted photo)
'It's a game-changer:' long awaited Nanoose First Nation service station opens
LANTZVILLE - A much-anticipated service station on Hwy. 19 north of Nanaimo represents the beginning of further economic opportunities for Nanoose First Nation.A strategically placed gas station and c...
Jun 06, 2019 A brand new Nanoose First Nation owned and operated service station was a long-term strategic goal for the band. It took its first customers on Wednesday. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Hammond Bay residents warned of possible stench lasting throughout May
NANAIMO - People in the Hammond Bay area are being told a potentially strong odour from the Pollution Control Centre is only temporary.The Regional District of Nanaimo said an equipment upgrade could ...
May 13, 2019 The RDN said a foul smell could impact a portion of Hammond Bay due to improvements to its Pollution Control Centre. Regional District of Nanaimo