Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Nanaimo leads Vancouver Island in toxic drug deaths in January
NANAIMO - Tainted drugs continue to have a significant impact on the Harbour City.The Greater Nanaimo area recorded 12 fatalities linked to toxic drugs in January, according to new data from the BC Co...
Mar 07, 2023
Millions in provincial funds supercharging local government projects
NANAIMO - Local municipal governments are figuring out how best to use millions in provincial funding.The B.C. Government announced approximately $34 million in funding to municipalities from Nanaimo ...
Mar 04, 2023
'We're seeing a growing need for extra services:' additional substance use and mental health resources announced for SD 68
NANAIMO - Incoming supports are aimed at tackling the growing number of local students dealing with mental health and substance use challenges.The provincial Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions a...
Feb 02, 2023
Most fatal year ever: Nanaimo area shatters record for drug toxicity deaths
NANAIMO - More people lost their lives to an increasingly toxic drug supply in the region than any single year in history.Data from the BC Coroners Service showed 74 people died in Nanaimo from illici...
Jan 31, 2023
Historic pilot project decriminalizing drugs takes effect in B.C.
NANAIMO - British Columbia will become the first province to remove penalties for adults possessing small amounts of certain drugs.Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 31, people 18-years-old and up won't be arres...
Jan 30, 2023
SD68 launches public consultations to address NDSS capacity crunch
NANAIMO - Local school board trustees are asking for guidance in establishing solutions for over-subscribed Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS). During its Wednesday, Jan. 25 regular board meetin...
Jan 30, 2023
Engagement on cannabis consumption spaces in B.C. produces mixed opinions
VICTORIA - British Columbia has released results of public engagement on the possible approval of cannabis consumption spaces, such as at special events or businesses where marijuana is available for ...
Jan 26, 2023
New classrooms at Dover Bay Secondary caps $3M upgrade to boost capacity
NANAIMO - Upgrades to increase capacity and the number of classrooms at Dover Bay Secondary are complete.Students returned from the winter break to four new classrooms located in the main building at ...
Jan 18, 2023
NRGH among 20 hospitals to have emergency operation centre reactivated to manage patient flow
NANAIMO - With the number of sick patients requiring acute care, the Ministry of Health announced a strategy to ease congestion at the province's busiest hospitals. The province's Minister of Health A...
Jan 06, 2023
Kennedy Hill construction site temporarily open to two-way traffic
PORT ALBERNI - Travelers to and from Vancouver Island's west coast can enjoy unrestricted commutes for the next few days.On Thursday, Dec. 29 a Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) new...
Dec 30, 2022