Infrastructure

Council pledges significant Nanaimo Fire Rescue investment during budget talks

NANAIMO -Additional resources for increasingly strained Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) appears likely following a commitment from City councillors. Unanimous preliminary approval during a Thursday, Dec. 1 ...

Daryl Major Dec 05, 2022

New, enhanced overdose prevention site announced for Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A new formal site for the safe injection, and inhalation, of illicit drugs is coming to Nanaimo.The harm reduction facility will operate in downtown Nanaimo at 250 Albert St., located on the...

Dec 02, 2022

Nanaimo snow crews aiming for 'pretty significant' progress Wednesday after favourable conditions overnight

NANAIMO - Snow clearing efforts continue throughout much of the city following a sizeable winter blast.Upwards of 20 centimetres of snow fell in many parts of the City of Nanaimo beginning mid-morning...

Nov 30, 2022

Adverse weather cancels ferry sailings between Nanaimo and Vancouver

NANAIMO - The region's first substantial winter storm is slowing, or outright cancelling travel in the region. BC Ferries cancelled their afternoon and evening sailings between Nanaimo's Duke Point an...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 29, 2022

Nationwide test of emergency alert system set for Wednesday

NANAIMO - A test of Canada's emergency alert system will take place Wednesday. Phones will buzz and alerts will air on television and radio on Wednesday, Nov 16 at 1:55 p.m. to test the national Alert...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 16, 2022

Passenger-only ferry linking Nanaimo and Vancouver to launch next summer

NANAIMO - An elusive fast-ferry connection linking the downtown cores of Nanaimo and Vancouver is anticipated to set sail next summer.The pending privately funded service orchestrated by a Toronto bas...

Nov 09, 2022

Island Hydro crews taking steps to reduce frequency, duration of power outages

NANAIMO - A rapid shift from summertime drought to fall's parade of storms is highlighting the need to be prepared for extreme weather and power outages.A handful of calls to 911 reporting BC Hydro li...

Nov 04, 2022

City Council approves substantial tax breaks for downtown Nanaimo developments

NANAIMO - A new multi-family residential development in Nanaimo's downtown was just approved for major tax exemption to the tune of over $250,000 a year. The property at 235 Wallace St. is owned by TE...

Oct 29, 2022

VIDEO: Fire-ravaged Departure Bay hall torn down, site's future remains unclear

NANAIMO - A long-term solution isn't expected any time soon for a now vacant lot where the Departure Bay Activity Centre stood for decades.The Wingrove St. facility was demolished in a matter of a few...

Oct 27, 2022

Construction tender awarded to build new Dashwood Fire Hall

QUALICUM BEACH - Improving fire protection services and the well-being of Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD) members is at last coming to fruition.Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) board of di...

Oct 19, 2022