Infrastructure

Deal struck to solve murky water woes in French Creek subdivision

PARKSVILLE - Relief is around the corner for residents of a French Creek neighbourhood burdened for decades by discoloured, odorous water.The Regional District of Nanaimo and Town of Qualicum Beach an...

Jun 26, 2021

BC Ferries' new schedule released to handle busy summer

NANAIMO - Ferries to and from Vancouver Island are expected to be packed this summer, especially as COVID-19 restrictions loosen. BC Ferries' summer schedule began Friday, June 25 with extra sailings ...

Jun 25, 2021

'It's really sad:' Whiskey Creek service station flattened in non-suspicious fire

WHISKEY CREEK - Fire officials believe a damaging blaze which destroyed the Whiskey Creek Co-op service station was accidental.Lt. Theresa Benoit with Coombs-Hillers Volunteer fire department said the...

Jun 18, 2021

VIDEO: Stairs installed at Benson Creek Falls Regional Park

NANAIMO - A narrow switchback ravine trail has been replaced by newly opened stairs, while a bridge spanning Benson Creek is now open.Phase one upgrades at Benson Creek Falls Regional Park (BCFRP) wer...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 08, 2021

Traffic lights installed at busy Hwy. 19 and 4A intersection

PARKSVILLE - Traffic in all directions will now come to a stop traffic lights were installed at a busy highway intersection. Traffic lights were installed at Exit 51, where travellers turn from Hwy. 1...

Jun 06, 2021

Barriers removed at contentious Nanaimo intersection

NANAIMO - Infrastructure heavily restricting traffic volume and speeds through a Nanaimo neighbourhood no longer exists, benefiting the masses, while incensing Opal Rd. residents. Crews cleared a tria...

Jun 05, 2021

City eyes relocating downtown Nanaimo transit exchange to high-profile site

NANAIMO - A major thoroughfare through downtown Nanaimo could have a new transit exchange. The City of Nanaimo announced on Friday, May 28 it purchased 565 and 575 Terminal Ave. and is in the process ...

May 28, 2021

RDN to spend $6.4M upgrading Parksville sewage infrastructure

PARKSVILLE - Increased capacity and addressing flood concerns are two key reasons for an expansive upgrade to Parksville's sewage system. The Regional District of Nanaimo board approved a $6.4 million...

May 28, 2021

Bowen Rd. & Island Hwy intersection remains Nanaimo's most dangerous for second year running

NANAIMO - A busy central Nanaimo intersection was once again considered the most dangerous. New ICBC crash data showed there were 46 crashes at the Bowen Rd. and Island Hwy. intersection. The intersec...

May 25, 2021

NDSS Community Field to receive stadium style amenities

NANAIMO - Adding more seating to NDSS Community Field is one of several planned investments to take place over the next two years. A recent finance and audit committee meeting heard the nine member Ci...

May 24, 2021