Infrastructure

New parking lot for popular trail opens, highly anticipated stairs to Ammonite Falls delayed

NANAIMO - While work carries on to improve user infrastructure at Benson Creek Falls Regional Park (BCFRP), easier access to Ammonite Falls will have to wait. The Regional District of Nanaimo's manage...

Feb 22, 2021

Calls for preventable natural gas line breaks spike throughout Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Damage to underground infrastructure and natural gas lines is occurring at a pace not seen in several years.Fortis BC said they've responded to eight cases through January of their lines bei...

Feb 18, 2021

'It's a big improvement:' crews upgrade portion of Linley Valley trail

NANAIMO - A well used trail on the east portion of the increasingly popular Linley Valley recreation area has re-opened following several upgrades.A contractor on behalf of the ministry of forests res...

Feb 16, 2021

Community hall approved for growing rural neighbourhood north of Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - A new community hall to serve the vast Meadowood neighbourhood is moving ahead following years of planning and delays.Regional District of Nanaimo directors recently endorsed the proj...

Feb 04, 2021

Site and scope of planned Parksville pool/multi-plex concept announced

PARKSVILLE - A long-discussed aquatic centre in Parksville is transitioning to a detailed design stage to nail down amenities, potential costing and management of the facility.A newly released feasibi...

Feb 03, 2021

Rathtrevor Beach parking lot being paved to boost accessibility

PARKSVILLE - An often pothole-filled parking lot at one of Parksville's biggest destinations will soon be paved. The ministry of environment announced on Friday, Jan. 22 the currently gravel day-use p...

Jan 24, 2021

Old Coombs Community Hall fondly remembered after devastating fire

COOMBS - A substantial fire levelling the historic old Coombs Community Hall is igniting memories and emotions for those deeply tied to the site.The nearly 100-year-old structure on Hwy. 4 in the spra...

Jan 15, 2021

Nanaimo to Cowichan Valley transit route to come online in 2022

NANAIMO - A long-promised transit route between Nanaimo and Duncan is finally coming to fruition. The Regional District of Nanaimo's transit committee on Thursday, Jan. 14 endorsed firm details for se...

Jan 14, 2021

Top Stories of 2020: High cost of long-promised E&N rail line revealed

NANAIMO - There's now a price tag attached to the dream of having rail service restored on Vancouver Island. In late April, the ministry of transportation and infrastructure released its long awaited ...

Dec 29, 2020

Gordon St. hotel hits development goals, 10-year tax exemption extended

NANAIMO - Councillors have granted an extension to the significant Gordon St. project despite it missing key deadlines. They voted unanimously on Monday, Dec. 21 to push the 10-year tax exemption for ...

Dec 22, 2020