Tag Archives: Infrastructure
Bike vs. bus: taking the Commuter Challenge around Nanaimo
NANAIMO - For the last two weeks, I left my car at home and either biked or bussed to work, taking part in both Go By Bike Week and the Commuter Challenge. I've been riding my bike to work more often ...
Jun 10, 2019 The first bus taken for the Commuter Challenge was the 40 bus, which stretches across town but still required some walking. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo Correctional Centre to receive $160M overhaul
NANAIMO - Inmates at the Nanaimo Correctional Centre beside Brannen Lake will have new accommodations. The Ministry of Public Safety announced $157 million on Monday to replace the NCC, which was orig...
Jun 10, 2019 The Nanaimo Correctional Centre will by replaced with a new, $160 million facility. It will house the same number of inmates. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
$500,000 investment to boost safety along busy Qualicum Beach trail
QUALICUM BEACH - Significant new funding means getting around Qualicum Beach without a vehicle will be safer. The ministry of transportation and infrastructure announced Wednesday the Town of Qualicum...
May 29, 2019 The red line follows the school connector route, which links schools at both ends of Qualicum Beach.
Bastion Bridge closure takes effect Tuesday
NANAIMO - A key link to and from downtown Nanaimo is now closed to vehicular traffic for several weeks while crews upgrade the Bastion St. Bridge.The City said the closure will be in effect from Tuesd...
May 20, 2019 The Bastion St. Bridge will be closed to vehicles between Tuesday, May 21 and June 28. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
City testing lower speed limits at Departure Bay Beach
NANAIMO - Drivers on one of Nanaimo's busiest roads will now have to slow down when travelling through the scenic Departure Bay beach area. A pilot project lowering the speed limit to 40 kilometres pe...
May 17, 2019 The new speed limit of 40 km/h takes effect from the Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Hammond Bay residents warned of possible stench lasting throughout May
NANAIMO - People in the Hammond Bay area are being told a potentially strong odour from the Pollution Control Centre is only temporary.The Regional District of Nanaimo said an equipment upgrade could ...
May 13, 2019 The RDN said a foul smell could impact a portion of Hammond Bay due to improvements to its Pollution Control Centre. Regional District of Nanaimo