Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Province of BC celebrates over 1 billion trees planted since 2018
VICTORIA, BC - On Wednesday (Nov. 10), the Province of BC took time to celebrate a milestone in its reforestation efforts. This year the province recognizes planting its one billionth tree since 2018....
Nov 10, 2021
Terminal work underway to accommodate new ferries to serve Nanaimo-Gabriola Island
NANAIMO - Crews are adjusting berthing structures to accommodate new vessels poised to serve the Gabriola Island/Nanaimo route.Deborah Marshall with BC Ferries said the work is happening overnight thi...
Nov 10, 2021
Circuit breaker restrictions hit Northern Health in bid to curb rising cases and hospitalizations
NANAIMO -New restrictions are coming for most Northern Health authority residents in a bid to curb rising COVID-19 transmission.Restrictions on household and organized events similar to what was appli...
Oct 14, 2021
'She's a good helper:' popular new robot turns heads at Nanaimo restaurant
NANAIMO - Opening a restaurant during a pandemic isn't easy, but it was made a little smoother at a Nanaimo establishment thanks to an unexpected source.A robot programmed to deliver food to customers...
Oct 12, 2021
Canada urged to join allies in tougher China stance after Kovrig, Spavor release
OTTAWA - The aftermath of Canada's long fight with China over the imprisonment of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig has spawned a new challenge: whether to join allies such as the United States and Au...
Oct 11, 2021
BC government extends cap on food delivery fees
The BC Government has extended an order which caps fees charged by food delivery services in the province. The order, which limits the fees food delivery companies can charge, was brought in during th...
Sep 26, 2021
Vastly overhauling Nanaimo's public works yard estimated at roughly $125 million
NANAIMO - City councillors are reviewing recommended costly upgrades to the public works yard near Beban Park, described as being far beyond its lifespan.Poul Rosen, the City's director of engineering...
Sep 22, 2021
$500k awarded for Metral Drive phase 2 project
NANAIMO - Another round of provincial funds geared toward active transportation projects are flowing to Nanamo.The B.C. Government announced Nanaimo received $500,000 for phase two of its Metral Drive...
Sep 17, 2021
Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver fast ferry pledged by Conservative leader
NANAIMO - A long-stalled downtown to downtown fast ferry service would be funded if Conservative Party of Canada leader Erin O'Toole had his way.His statement spawned loud cheers from roughly 100 part...
Sep 04, 2021
Nanaimo's development approval process to speed up with new online site
NANAIMO - The overwhelmed development permit process in Nanaimo is expected to become easier with provincial money. Nanaimo received $500,000 from the ministry of municipal affairs to speed up the dev...
Sep 01, 2021
