Tag Archives: Infrastructure
'Enhance coverage and reliability:' construction starts on north Nanaimo cell tower
NANAIMO - Construction has begun on a project to improve cell phone connectivity to the city's north end. Wireless tower operator Terrion has begun work on site of the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Contro...
Oct 24, 2025
Game-changing drone guides lost hiker near Cameron Lake to safety
WHISKEY CREEK - Fast-advancing drone technology is credited for the rapid rescue of a distressed hiker west of Whiskey Creek. On Sunday Oct. 19 at around 6 p.m., Arrowsmith Search and Rescue president...
Oct 22, 2025
'Not a good fit:' townhouse rezoning rejected near Nanaimo's Westwood Lake
NANAIMO - Development of 30 townhouses on a lot along the shores of Westwood Lake has been knocked back at the first opportunity. City Councillors voted 7-2 against first reading of a rezoning bylaw f...
Oct 21, 2025
RDN reapplies for federal grant for scaled back $13.5M Ravensong Aquatic Centre upgrades
QUALICUM BEACH - A new federal application is being made to upgrade Oceanside's only aquatic recreation facility, after voters rejected the original expansion plans and budget. On Tuesday, Oct. 14, th...
Oct 15, 2025
Gas leak shuts down portion of Nanaimo’s Terminal Ave
NANAIMO - A busy block near downtown Nanaimo is temporarily closed due to a natural gas leak caused by a car striking a gas meter. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said the gas leak forced the full...
Oct 14, 2025
City of Parksville loses unsightly property lawsuit against mayor's next-door neighbour
PARKSVILLE - Following years of bylaw visits, senior staff correspondence and legal action, a BC Supreme Court judge sided with the defendants, who happen to live next to Parksville Mayor Doug O'Brien...
Sep 22, 2025
VIEx in Nanaimo features ultra-local flair, expanded midway
NANAIMO - While rain showers appear to be on the way Saturday, it won't damper the mood for one of Nanaimo's most anticipated weekends. The 131st edition of the Vancouver Island Exhibition (VIEx) take...
Sep 19, 2025
New high-end Parksville running track officially unveiled
PARKSVILLE - Years of campaigning, fundraising and community effort have finally led to completion of a new outdoor running track. The ribbon was officially cut on the Oceanside Community Track at col...
Sep 12, 2025
Lantzville long term care complex revised, construction delayed
LANTZVILLE - Rising costs forced Island Health into producing new plans for a large 306-bed long-term care home on Lantzville's southern edge. As a result, the health authority acknowledged an initial...
Sep 08, 2025
Highway 19 bridge deck repairs to impact Oceanside area traffic
PARKSVILLE - Crews will soon embark on bridge deck repairs on the Inland Island Hwy. between the Big Qualicum River and Englishman River crossings. Mainroad Mid-Island Contracting, which maintains reg...
Sep 07, 2025