Tag Archives: Infrastructure
Significant Nanaimo wastewater project poised to get started
NANAIMO - Critical underground utility work is poised to cause prolonged pain for thousands of north Nanaimo residents. In a joint news release, the Regional District of Nanaimo and City of Nanaimo an...
Jan 06, 2026
Top Stories of 2025: Cell tower proposals approved to fill numerous Nanaimo-area gaps
NANAIMO - With radiation health concerns fading, boosting bars on cell phones locally gained momentum in 2025 Several notable planned cellular towers were approved by City Council this year, including...
Dec 24, 2025
Harmac Pacific rejects potential restrictions for 'emissions intense heavy industries'
NANAIMO - Exploratory discussions around potentially restricting industrial business activities in Nanaimo irked representatives of an integral local employer. A pair of Nanaimo Forest Products (NFP) ...
Dec 17, 2025
'A full court press:' power restoration continues for thousands in Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Thousands of people on Vancouver Island remain in the dark amid wide-ranging power outages from a strong wind storm. BC Hydro crews continue responding to dozens of outages on the mid-Island...
Dec 15, 2025
More traffic calming coming to Nanaimo's Lost Lake Road
NANAIMO - Further action to slow down traffic is planned for a north Nanaimo neighbourhood well known for being notoriously unsafe for non-vehicular users. Councillors voted unanimously for additional...
Nov 29, 2025
$10M+ revamp approved for Nanaimo's Loudon Park
NANAIMO - For the second time this year, a firm direction forward has been given to a long-awaited update to the shores of Long Lake.Nanaimo City Council, as part of a special finance and audit commit...
Nov 28, 2025
RDN eyes active transportation improvements in Cedar
NANAIMO - By next summer, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) expects a priority project to be selected to bolster active transportation options in Cedar. The RDN is formulating an active transport...
Nov 28, 2025
Wind storm cuts power for nearly 3,900 properties through Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Forecasted gusty winds have come as advertised and are causing some minor headaches.A pair of outages for an estimated 3,874 BC Hydro customers, likely related to a Pacific frontal system mo...
Nov 06, 2025
Work starts on Nanaimo Harbour ferry terminal revamp
NANAIMO - Over the next several months crews are upgrading terminals on both sides of the Nanaimo to Gabriola Island route. Extending the life of both terminals as opposed to replacement was selected ...
Oct 28, 2025
Referendum successful for $1.3M purchase of former French Creek School by RDN
PARKSVILLE - Buying a former school property is likely proceeding following a referendum process. A majority of voters in the Regional District of Nanaimo's Electoral Area F, encompassing Errington, C...
Oct 27, 2025