Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Multiple programs cut in Nanaimo as VIU attempts to balance books
NANAIMO - Sweeping changes are coming to Vancouver Island University in a bid to right the financial ship as part of a daunting deficit mitigation plan (DMP).The post-secondary institution confirmed a...
Jun 05, 2025
Parksville & Qualicum Beach considered for provincial housing target program
NANAIMO - Several B.C. communities are in contention for a government legislated program to spur more new home construction in high-demand areas, including the Oceanside region. Parksville and Qualicu...
May 29, 2025
Fifty new spaces opening in south Nanaimo for unhoused
NANAIMO - New housing projects for people experiencing homelessness are opening in the city.The province formally unveiled, on Friday, May 9, a new collection of 50 temporary shelter spaces at 1300 Is...
May 09, 2025
Nanaimo massage therapist accused of sexual misconduct
NANAIMO - Interim orders apply to a local massage therapist in response to a complaint from a female client. The patient made the report to the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCH...
Apr 29, 2025
New urgent and primary care centre about to open in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Island Health is a week away from opening a clinic to provide timely primary care to thousands of patients. Located on Barons Rd. at Norwell Dr., an Island Health-operated clinic features a ...
Apr 24, 2025
'Want some clarity:' AAP's headline local government discussions in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Coastal mayors and councillors have converged on the Vancouver Island Conference Centre with the hope of unified messaging eventually leading to B.C. government policy adjustments. Reps from...
Apr 11, 2025
Sleep expert blasts Daylight Saving Time
NANAIMO - Some people aren't too bothered by seasonal time changes, but others can be significantly impacted, argues a leading sleep specialist. Dr. Michael Mak, clinical vice president of the Canadia...
Mar 07, 2025
'Hugely disappointed:' Nanaimo hospital cath lab, patient tower absent in B.C. budget
NANAIMO - The province's spending priorities for the year ahead apparently do not include a pair of promised significant local projects.Neither a catheterization lab for cardiac care, nor a new patien...
Mar 05, 2025
New patrol vessel operating inside central Island military testing range
NANAIMO - A new vessel for military personnel operating in local waters is being dubbed a game-changer for public and participant safety. Personnel at the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Tes...
Feb 26, 2025
New publicly funded treatment centre in Nanaimo reaps early rewards
NANAIMO - A local residential treatment facility hasn't been around for long, but already one client appears to be on the right track. Island Crisis Care executive director Violet Hayes said their six...
Jan 20, 2025