Author Archives: Syndicated Content
80% of Nanaimo renters living in unaffordable accommodations
NANAIMO - A new survey has confirmed the grim reality of renting in Nanaimo. A renter and landlord survey conducted by the City of Nanaimo in April and May showed 79 per cent of renters spend more tha...
Jul 08, 2021
Parksville pushes pause on new aquatic centre
PARKSVILLE - City council has halted progress on a proposed aquatic centre. The decision was made during a meeting on Monday, July 5 after red flags were raised by WSP Canada, a company contracted to ...
Jul 07, 2021
New event breaking down cost barriers for youth sport
NANAIMO - The simple mantra of anyone who wants to play, should play, is behind a new event in the city. Shed your Threads will offer up new and gently used sports equipment to youths who need it at a...
Jul 07, 2021
Nanaimo box lacrosse returns after nearly two year hiatus
NANAIMO - Junior lacrosse is back in the Harbour City for the first time since 2019. Both the Junior A and Tier 1 Timbermen will play shortened showcase seasons with limited fans allowed at the Nanaim...
Jul 06, 2021
Development permit granted to turn service building into supportive housing
NANAIMO - The process of turning a vital hub for Nanaimo’s homeless into supportive housing is going ahead. Councillors approved a development permit and housing agreement for 285 Prideaux St. o...
Jul 06, 2021
Recycling contaminants trend up in Nanaimo, well above provincial goals
NANAIMO - The Harbour City’s quest to become more green is being thwarted by a blue bin. Data collected by Recycle BC over the last two years in Nanaimo showed levels of improperly recycled mate...
Jul 06, 2021
Nanaimo gas prices exceed record, expected to keep climbing
NANAIMO - Big jumps at the gas pump are expected in Nanaimo. The price of gas reached 165.9 cents as of Monday, July 5, the highest ever according to gasbuddy.com. “Record prices right across th...
Jul 06, 2021
$1M in grants open for Nanaimo and area organizations helping the most vulnerable
NANAIMO - A significant amount of money is now available in funding for organizations working to reduce homelessness. Nearly $1.1 million is available for the Nanaimo area and slightly less than $1 mi...
Jul 05, 2021
New EV chargers coming to Snaw-Naw-As market
LANTZVILLE - Four new electric vehicle charging stations will help people in Nanoose Bay and travellers along the Island Highway. The Nanoose Economic Development Corporation is receiving a $210,000 g...
Jul 05, 2021
‘It’s driven by hate:’ Nanaimo rainbow crosswalk, pride mural defaced
NANAIMO - The only two public art pieces showing pride and inclusivity with Nanaimo’s LGBTQ2+ community were destroyed over the weekend. Black paint and a roller was used on both the rainbow cro...
Jul 05, 2021
