Tag Archives: City Hall
'We're at a blank canvas' public opinions wanted to upgrade Commercial St.
NANAIMO - Plans to reform Commercial St. are moving ahead with public opinions pitched to help to shape future changes to the centerpiece of the city's downtown.Open houses and public presentations ar...
Nov 23, 2021
City of Nanaimo issues vaccine mandate for employees
NANAIMO - All City of Nanaimo employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 10, 2022.Employees who fail to provide proof of vaccination will be given furthe...
Nov 23, 2021
Latest homeless encampment closed in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - For the third time this year, fencing now surrounds what was a growing homeless encampment in a highly visible portion of the city's downtown.Barriers were erected around private property on...
Nov 03, 2021
Demolished caretaker cabin at Nanaimo park marks end of an era
NANAIMO - A cottage which stood at Neck Point Park for decades is no more after crews demolished the dilapidated structure perched above the parking lot.The cottage was torn down earlier this year, wh...
Oct 28, 2021
Alternate uses for Jean Burns site discussed as councillors updated on Terminal Ave. project
NANAIMO - It appears a public plaza has fallen out of favour to replace the former Jean Burns building property at the centre of an extensive overhaul in the area.The City's director of engineering an...
Oct 25, 2021
Fares set but schedule remains unknown for Nanaimo-Duncan transit link
NANAIMO - Transit riders now know how much a ride from Nanaimo to the Cowichan Valley will cost, but when buses will leave and from where remains a mystery.A one-way cash fare of $7.50 will get riders...
Oct 13, 2021
Kamloops Minor Hockey urging city to find alternative shelter space to free up ice at Memorial Arena
KAMLOOPS - Ice times are a hot commodity in Kamloops lately and the extended closure of Memorial Arena to sports groups means the strain will continue. Last year the City of Kamloops worked with BC Ho...
Oct 10, 2021
Retired politician receives prestigious Freeman of the City designation
NANAIMO - Local governments can't offer a higher honour than what was bestowed upon former longtime City councillor and social advocate Diane Brennan.She received the distinguished Freedom of the City...
Oct 04, 2021
Labieux Road temporary housing facility could remain open longer than planned
NANAIMO - Citing delays in building permanent solutions, BC Housing wants to keep the Labieux Rd. temporary supportive housing facility open for two additional years.The agency's lease for 2060 Labieu...
Sep 25, 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
