Infrastructure

Proposed French Creek cell tower to boost coverage and avoid 'devastating outcomes'

NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) will not stand in the way of a cell tower in French Creek proposed to address a long-standing coverage issues.RDN directors voted near unanimously on T...

Jun 27, 2023

$48.5 million for first phase of Nanaimo public works facility upgrade clears another hurdle

NANAIMO - A substantial replacement of Nanaimo's public works facility has taken another step forward. During a Monday, June 19 meeting, councillors approved the first three readings for the Nanaimo o...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 20, 2023

'We're not seeing lot of open flames;' progress continues against Cameron Bluffs fire

NANAIMO - Crews are getting the upper hand on a wildfire churning through high-terrain timber above Cameron Lake west of Whiskey Creek. Downgraded from an out-of-control fire to one that is considered...

Jun 16, 2023

Budget increased for major Terminal Ave upgrade with construction to begin shortly

NANAIMO - A major infrastructure project in Nanaimo's downtown will start work in a few weeks after Council approved a budget increase.During a Wednesday, June 14 finance and audit committee meeting, ...

Jun 14, 2023

Mid Island residents encouraged to consume less water, additional voluntary reductions applied

NANAIMO - Despite seeing a bit of rain on Vancouver Island the last few days, area residents are being asked to dial down their water consumption. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) announced star...

Jun 14, 2023

VI Raiders looking for answers after yet another break-in

NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island Raiders junior football team is once again reeling following a break-in and theft of equipment from the team's Caledonia Park field house on Wall St. Nanaimo RCMP say of...

Jun 09, 2023

Hwy. 4 detour temporarily cut-off as battle against Cameron Bluffs wildfire continues

NANAIMO - The Cameron Bluffs fire east of Port Alberni is making life more difficult on motorists dependant on travelling to and from western Vancouver Island. An update from the Coastal Fire Centre F...

Jun 09, 2023

'Rolling debris and danger trees' challenging crews at Cameron Bluffs wildfire

NANAIMO - Dangerous conditions for crews trying to douse growing flames on central Vancouver Island are being described by Coastal Fire Centre personnel. The Cameron Bluffs wildfire, along Hwy. 4 abov...

Jun 07, 2023

Telus announces nearly $12 million investment for Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A substantial infrastructure commitment by Telus for the Nanaimo market is part of a sizable province-wide commitment, the telecommunications giant announced. A Tuesday, June 6 news release ...

Jun 06, 2023

New wildfires on central Vancouver Island ignited during bone-dry weekend

NANAIMO - Ever-drying conditions are creating ideal terrain for fire starts locally and across Vancouver Island.Smoke was seen billowing from a steep embankment just south of Cameron Lake on Sunday, J...

Jun 05, 2023