Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Redevelopment of Howard Johnson property in downtown Nanaimo remains on hold
NANAIMO - Progress is again halted on a major redevelopment in the city's downtown core.A proposed residential and commercial complex is set to feature a hotel, over 750 residential units, retail spac...
Dec 08, 2023
Qualicum First Nation reawakens previously dormant language
QUALIUCM BEACH - A once thriving language passed down by Qualicum First Nation (QFN) members for thousands of years then faded into dormancy until now. Considered a "sleeping language" since the 1940'...
Dec 01, 2023
Parksville & Qualicum Beach to be added to provincial speculation tax
NANAIMO - A tax aimed at freeing up non-primary homes in the province for rental purposes will be expanded to 13 communities, including Parksville and Qualicum Beach.On Wednesday, Nov. 22, the ministr...
Nov 22, 2023
'There are many new riders:' free public transit for youth deemed highly successful
NANAIMO - Encouraging young people to use public transit is a goal seemingly coming to fruition thanks to a program now in its third year. Since the province launched Free Transit for Children 12 and ...
Oct 30, 2023
New 306-bed long term care facility coming to Lantzville
NANAIMO - Hundreds of new long-term care beds are slated for the central Island.The province unveiled plans during a Thursday, Oct. 19 news conference for a 306-bed facility in Lantzville to be built ...
Oct 19, 2023
New proposed provincial legislation targets public drug use
NANAIMO - The provincial government is stepping forward in an effort to reduce drug consumption in specific public areas. Premier David Eby introduced legislation on Thursday, Oct. 5 which would ban d...
Oct 05, 2023
City believes new downtown Nanaimo bus exchange will improve public safety, others strongly disagree
NANAIMO - Like it or not construction is anticipated to start in roughly a year for a new downtown Nanaimo transit exchange in 500 block of Terminal Ave.While the City of Nanaimo is excited about the ...
Sep 25, 2023
'Holding on for dear life:' Mid-Island MLA gored by buck while defending family dog
PARKSVILLE - What started as a rescue mission soon turned into a wrestling match between an agitated buck and a Vancouver Island MLA. Adam Walker, who represents Parksville-Qualicum provincially for t...
Sep 13, 2023
'Pack your patience:' ferry delays felt by Island tourism sector
NANAIMO - When there are service issues with BC Ferries, the effects often reverberate across Vancouver Island.That's according to Brian Cant, acting head of 4-VI, formerly Tourism Vancouver Island, w...
Aug 03, 2023
New non-profit outdoor-oriented child care facility opens in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - In response to a glaring lack of child care options in the Oceanside area, a purpose-built facility in Qualicum Beach is now open.Into the Woods Early Child Care Studio (IWECCS) is a ...
Jul 18, 2023