Provincial Politics

City examining ways to address Nanaimo's downtown battered by social disorder

NANAIMO - A pair of projects addressing downtown social disorder are pushing forward, while City officials monitor how to react to an expected increase in challenges in the months ahead.Dave LaBerge, ...

Feb 08, 2021

Site and scope of planned Parksville pool/multi-plex concept announced

PARKSVILLE - A long-discussed aquatic centre in Parksville is transitioning to a detailed design stage to nail down amenities, potential costing and management of the facility.A newly released feasibi...

Feb 03, 2021

Parksville-Qualicum incumbent outspends NDP winner 9/1 in 2020 provincial election

PARKSVILLE - New financial documents show the BC Liberals outspent the winner of the Parksville-Qualicum riding by a substantial margin to earn only 35 per cent of the vote. Elections BC documents sho...

Feb 01, 2021

Demand made for improved goose population control, Nanaimo birds show surprising trend

NANAIMO - An environmental organization committed to reversing goose-damaged estuaries is trying to get Vancouver Island communities on the same flight path.The Guardians of Mid Island Estuaries Socie...

Feb 01, 2021

RDN sending another letter to mental health and addictions ministry asking for help

NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo is once again reaching out to the province for more assistance in the ongoing challenge of homelessness. The RDN voted unanimously during their Tuesday, Jan....

Jan 26, 2021

Kenney says Alberta has strong legal argument if Keystone project killed in U.S.

CALGARY - Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta has a strong legal basis for seeking damages if the Keystone XL pipeline expansion is killed.Documents seen by The Canadian Press show Joe Biden plans to sc...

Jan 18, 2021

Alberta premier working in politically toxic 'Sky Palace' due to legislature renos

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's office has confirmed he is working out of a penthouse known infamously as the "Sky Palace" because of exterior renovations at the legislature. Christine Myatt...

Jan 06, 2021

Hammer drops on vacationing Alberta politicos, including premier's chief of staff

EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney has cracked down on members of his government's caucus and on staff who travelled out of the country during the holidays after he told Albertans to stay home. Political...

Jan 04, 2021

Construction of delayed ICU for critically ill patients at NRGH expected in new year

NANAIMO - Staff at Nanaimo Hospital are excited construction will soon begin for a new Intensive Care Unit helping patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries. A Ministry of Health statement ...

Dec 17, 2020

Work to finally resume at large affordable housing project on Nanaimo's Brechin United Church property

NANAIMO - Construction of a long-stalled affordable housing initiative and church redevelopment is expected to continue shortly after "significant issues" arose with the previous contractor.More than ...

Dec 15, 2020