Tag Archives: Infrastructure
RDN staff slammed by automated garbage anger, possible assault under police investigation
NANAIMO - Phone lines and tempers are heating up as automated garbage bins are delivered to 30,000 mid island households.The Regional District of Nanaimo's solid waste manager Larry Gardner said compl...
Aug 27, 2020
Water colour issue forces trucked in supply for Whiskey Creek residents
PARKSVILLE -Steady improvements have been reported for Whiskey Creek's water quality after a rare discolouration event.Recent rains impacted their Crocker Creek source, leading to stage four watering ...
Aug 20, 2020
Extensive Metral Dr. overhaul to begin soon, Bowen Rd. facelift nears completion
NANAIMO - Upgrades to Metral Dr. are set to impact traffic in the short-term, but drastically improve transportation through the city long-term.An $11.3 million upgrade to Metral Dr. between Aulds Rd....
Aug 20, 2020
More arenas open in Nanaimo and Parksville for limited, small-group use
NANAIMO - More ice sheets have re-opened for private bookings on the mid island as more indoor recreation options become available locally.The City of Nanaimo opened Cliff McNabb Arena on Aug. 3 on th...
Aug 05, 2020
Drivers re-trained after dump truck snags same Nanaimo power lines one month apart
NANAIMO - WorkSafe BC is satisfied the company responsible for dragging utility lines and snapping power poles in south Nanaimo won't make the same mistake for a third time.A WorkSafe BC report focuse...
Aug 05, 2020
Marine education centre proponents plead for Nanaimo council's support
NANAIMO - An ocean education centre idea in Nanaimo has a different look compared to presentations to Nanaimo councillors in the past. Lorne Hildebrand, who's spoken numerous times about the project n...
Jul 28, 2020
Re-opening dates set for Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and indoor rec facilities
NANAIMO - Several community recreation facilities closed since mid-March are scheduled to re-open soon.Nanaimo councillors unanimously endorsed re-opening the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Oliver Woods Comm...
Jul 27, 2020
Vehicle hits utility pole in north Nanaimo, shuts down northbound Old Island Highway traffic
NANAIMO - A vehicle veered off-road and toppled a utility pole on the Island Hwy. in north Nanaimo Wednesday night, shutting down northbound traffic.The incident occurred at around 9:10 p.m when polic...
Jul 22, 2020
Residential & commercial development on pace for average year despite COVID-19 setbacks
NANAIMO - The region's building boom appears to have weathered the COVID-19 storm.During the first half of 2020, the City of Nanaimo approved $64 million in residential and $93 million in total develo...
Jul 22, 2020
Active transportation projects greenlit for three Nanaimo streets
NANAIMO - Alterations to three streets in Nanaimo to improve access and safety for non-vehicular traffic are expected to be in place this fall.Councillors approved $170,000 worth of initiatives in the...
Jul 15, 2020