Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Free youth bus fares to help encourage next generation of transit riders
NANAIMO - Children under the age of 12 won't have to pay to get on board public transit systems throughout the province starting Wednesday, Sept. 1.RDN board chair Tyler Brown strongly supports the dr...
Aug 30, 2021
City to launch online survey for high-profile downtown Nanaimo block
NANAIMO - Public opinions will be gathered on overhauling a strategically vital block in the middle of Nanaimo's downtown core.Starting Thursday, Aug. 26, the City officially begins gathering feedback...
Aug 25, 2021
VIEX approaches at Beban Park, scaled down event sees vast admission reduction
NANAIMO - While this year's Vancouver Island Exhibition will be smaller than past fairs, most of its popular attractions are back.The 127th annual fair runs Friday Aug. 27 through Sunday Aug. 29 at th...
Aug 23, 2021
Survey aims to improve mountain biking amenities in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - With mountain biking in a boom period, local stewards are trying to capture the economic impact the fast-growing sport is having in Nanaimo.Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club partnered with several ...
Aug 16, 2021
City of Port Alberni completes purchase of Somass Mill
PORT ALBERNI - The purchase of a prime piece of waterfront property has completed.The City of Port Alberni recently purchased the Somass Mill property from Western Forest Products for $5.3 million. Ma...
Aug 15, 2021
Alexander's Pub renovation should be done by fall
The first major renovation to Alexanders Beach Pub in Coldstream is still forging ahead despite numerous delays.Owner and manager Gary Batula had hoped to have the renovation completed last year after...
Jul 05, 2021
Port Alberni wants control of dormant waterfront mill property
PORT ALBERNI - City councillors in Port Alberni are demanding Western Forest Products hand over the keys to the Somass mill site if they're not going to use the property.Mayor Sharie Minions said the ...
Jun 22, 2021
New benches bringing vibrant colours to Oceanside region
PARKSVILLE - Travellers and Oceanside residents will be able to sit and take in the amazing natural views while enjoying artistic creativity. Thirty freshly painted benches, built by Ballenas Secondar...
Jun 20, 2021
City planning and development firing on all cylinders
City of Vernon planners have been scrambling to keep up with the break neck pace of development in the municipality, but there could be some light at the end of the tunnel.Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming ...
Jun 19, 2021
'It's really sad:' Whiskey Creek service station flattened in non-suspicious fire
WHISKEY CREEK - Fire officials believe a damaging blaze which destroyed the Whiskey Creek Co-op service station was accidental.Lt. Theresa Benoit with Coombs-Hillers Volunteer fire department said the...
Jun 18, 2021
