Tag Archives: Infrastructure
Several Nanaimo bus shelters shattered
NANAIMO - Local police are trying to solve multiple senseless cases of vandalism involving eight glass-enclosed bus shelters shattered overnight.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said the damage was...
Aug 01, 2024
Construction starts on new Gabriola ferries, Gulf Island capacity issues to benefit
NANAIMO - Work has begun at a European shipyard to build the first two of four new battery-electric hybrid ferries. Two of the new Island Class vessels will serve the Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Islan...
Jul 17, 2024
Collisions increase at Nanaimo's highest crash intersections
NANAIMO - While knocked off the list of having the most crashes on Vancouver Island, more collisions occurred at Nanaimo's busiest intersections last year. Newly released ICBC data showed the Island H...
Jul 08, 2024
Multi-family homes signal next phase of upper Lantzville development
NANAIMO - Following years of constructing large single-family homes, The Foothills is shifting to a more densified product. Faith Siklic of Lone Tree Properties (LTP) said 28 homes, including 20 two a...
Jun 29, 2024
Construction underway on new Nanaimo BMX race track
NANAIMO - Construction of a new local BMX track represents short-term pain for long-term gain. Closed for the season is the Marie Davidson BMX Park on Labieux Rd. as crews construct an enlarged and im...
Jun 26, 2024
Town of Ladysmith ramps up for abandoned dam's removal
LADYSMITH - Public opinions are welcomed to help guide the removal process of an abandoned dam in Ladysmith, which the Town says will lead to disruptions. Public feedback is being accepted before July...
Jun 24, 2024
Two people hospitalized, one arrested after central Nanaimo crash
NANAIMO - A driver believed to be speeding and impaired has allegedly caused a multi-vehicle incident on East Wellington Rd. Emergency services were called to the East Wellington Rd. and Bowen Rd. int...
Jun 12, 2024
Man falls down Millstone River embankment, retrieved by firefighters
NANAIMO - While it wasn't an overly technical rescue, Nanaimo firefighters applied their skills to rescue a man who fell down a steep bank.It happened on Friday, May 31 at about 10:15 a.m. along the M...
May 31, 2024
Transition to electronic fare system expected late this year for RDN public transit customers
NANAIMO - Using old-fashioned cash will remain, however physical tickets and day passes are poised to be relics of the past while boarding buses across the province. As directed by BC Transit, effecti...
May 27, 2024
New hydrogen fuel cell electrolyzer to be built in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A new hydrogen supply facility is coming to the Harbour City. The province announced on Friday, May 24, three new electrolyzers will be built in Nanaimo, Burnaby and Prince George to help su...
May 24, 2024