Infrastructure

Vastly overhauling Nanaimo's public works yard estimated at roughly $125 million

NANAIMO - City councillors are reviewing recommended costly upgrades to the public works yard near Beban Park, described as being far beyond its lifespan.Poul Rosen, the City's director of engineering...

Sep 22, 2021

$500k awarded for Metral Drive phase 2 project

NANAIMO - Another round of provincial funds geared toward active transportation projects are flowing to Nanamo.The B.C. Government announced Nanaimo received $500,000 for phase two of its Metral Drive...

Sep 17, 2021

Long term deal announced for Nanaimo to Vancouver passenger ferry service

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Port Authority and Snuneymuxw First Nation revealed a landmark deal with a private company for a high speed passenger-only ferry linking downtown Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver.A...

Sep 16, 2021

Crews begin building stairs to base of popular Ammonite Falls

NANAIMO - A timeline is in place to reverse the tradition of having to rely on an unauthorized rope to scale down the embankment to enjoy Ammonite Falls.Crews are scheduled to start phase two of upgra...

Sep 14, 2021

Development permits awarded for pair of large Old City Quarter housing complexes

NANAIMO - City councilors endorsed a pair of significant housing complexes which will boost the downtown area's population by several hundred people.Council issued a development permit with height inc...

Aug 31, 2021

City to launch online survey for high-profile downtown Nanaimo block

NANAIMO - Public opinions will be gathered on overhauling a strategically vital block in the middle of Nanaimo's downtown core.Starting Thursday, Aug. 26, the City officially begins gathering feedback...

Aug 25, 2021

Phase one upgrades on Nanaimo's Metral Dr. near completion ahead of tricky phase two

NANAIMO - A major upgrade to a key corridor through the city is nearing the halfway point.A complete streets makeover of Metral Dr. from Mostar Rd. to Turner Rd. is almost done with crews expected to ...

Aug 19, 2021

Rezoning application submitted for stagnant Howard Johnson hotel

NANAIMO - The first of many steps is underway to resurrect one of Nanaimo's most high-profile properties. A rezoning application for 1 Terminal Ave., which includes the closed Howard Johnson Hotel, wa...

Aug 17, 2021

Survey aims to improve mountain biking amenities in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - With mountain biking in a boom period, local stewards are trying to capture the economic impact the fast-growing sport is having in Nanaimo.Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club partnered with several ...

Aug 16, 2021

City of Port Alberni completes purchase of Somass Mill

PORT ALBERNI - The purchase of a prime piece of waterfront property has completed.The City of Port Alberni recently purchased the Somass Mill property from Western Forest Products for $5.3 million. Ma...

Aug 15, 2021