Tag Archives: Infrastructure
Shed destroyed, minor damage to home in fire on SFN #1 reserve
NANAIMO - A quick response from Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) helped limit the damage of a fire at a property on Canoe St. in south Nanaimo. NFR Cpt. Scott Mitrenga told NanaimoNewsNOW on scene a shed qui...
Sep 13, 2023
Nanaimo route impacted by ferry engine trouble leading to 60 fall cancellations
NANAIMO - Mechanical issues has BC Ferries adjusting its early fall schedule, leading to a reduced service offering on a pair of routes. In a Thursday, Aug. 31 news release BC Ferries stated its vesse...
Sep 06, 2023
Popular Nanaimo Aquatic Centre play boat to be removed
NANAIMO - In place ever since the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (NAC) opened in 2001, a beloved structure entertaining countless children has carried its last passenger. The 30-foot high MV Whitewater is bei...
Aug 21, 2023
Hwy. 4 at Cameron Lake closed again as rainfall creates 'increased risk of debris'
UPDATE: Drive BC now anticipates Hwy. 4 at Cameron Lake to re-open on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 5 p.m., several hours ahead of schedule. EARLIER - Overnight rainfall has caused some additional headaches fo...
Aug 09, 2023
'Desperately needed and long overdue:' Nanaimo health advocates push for improved cardiac care
NANAIMO - Amplified by an ever-growing and aging population, local healthcare advocates called for enhanced cardiac services for the mid and north Island residents. A Tuesday, Aug. 8 news conference s...
Aug 09, 2023
Nanaimo to Cowichan Express route yielding positive rider results after first year
NANAIMO - Following its first year of being active, the Nanaimo Cowichan Express (NCX) transit link is meeting expectations. The daily transit link between Nanaimo and Duncan launched in March 2022, a...
Jul 27, 2023
'Our worst fear is fire:' police seek suspect after senseless case of mischief in Cedar
CEDAR - Nanaimo RCMP are trying to locate a suspect following a purposely ignited fire at the entrance of a Cedar property. A small spot fire was started beside the driveway of Kathy Staton's Walsh Rd...
Jul 21, 2023
Crews installing traffic light at busy Harewood intersection
NANAIMO - Traffic is poised to move more efficiently later this year through an increasingly busy south end intersection prone to consistent back-ups. Starting Monday, July 10 contractors will be inst...
Jul 10, 2023
Additional washroom coming to Parksville Community Park
PARKSVILLE - A construction tender has been awarded to add a much-needed new washroom option to Parksville's waterfront. A Wednesday, July 5 meeting saw council endorse a nearly $1.5 million project f...
Jul 07, 2023
VIDEO: Multiple fires apparently deliberately lit in bush off Nanaimo Parkway
NANAIMO - Fire crews are battling several fires, which are believed to be deliberately lit. Smoke was seen coming from bushland off Northfield Rd., near the Nanaimo Parkway on Tuesday, July 4 around 1...
Jul 04, 2023