Search is still on for new sani-dump in the Comox Valley

Those planning on using trailers or RVs in the Comox Valley might have to replan where they dump their blackwater and greywater this summer.

NewsLauryn MackenzieMarch 15, 2024Comox Valley, Sani Dump, Courtenay, City of Courtenay

Dams in Nanaimo could kill hundreds if they fail says expert

A dam safety engineer told Nanaimo city council that there would be serious consequences if dams the city owns and maintains were to fail.

Mick SweetmanMarch 14, 2024

RDN defers motion for increased curbside pickup fees

At a Regional District of Nanaimo, or RDN, board meeting on Tuesday, March 13, directors voted to defer a motion that would have seen a four per cent increase to curbside collection utility fees.

NewsLauryn MackenzieMarch 14, 2024RDN, Regional District of Nanaimo, Curbside Pickup

Ladysmith utility boxes getting a new look

Utility boxes around the Ladysmith area are getting a new look.

NewsLauryn MackenzieMarch 12, 2024Ladysmith, Town of Ladysmith, utility boxes

Lantzville mayor upset about council erecting ‘roadblocks’ on park cleanup

A proposal for school children to help clean up an empty lot led to a heated debate at the Lantzville council meeting on Wednesday, March 6.

NewsMick SweetmanMarch 12, 2024Lantzville, politics, environment

Leader of federal NDP Jagmeet Singh stops by in Nanaimo

Leader of the federal NDP, Jagmeet Singh stopped by Nanaimo on Friday, March 8.

NewsLauryn MackenzieMarch 8, 2024Nanaimo, NDP, Lisa Marie Barron, Jagmeet Singh

Comox Council hears about the potential impacts of Bill 44 on urban forests

Another local environmental group has spoken to their town council about the potential impacts of recent changes to B.C.’s Local Government Act could have on urban forests in the community.

NewsLauryn MackenzieMarch 8, 2024Bill 44, Comox, Town of Comox

Parksville council defers motion for multi-unit development bylaw amendment for Englishman River

Parksville city council voted to defer a motion that could have seen an Official Community Plan bylaw amendment to limit multi-unit developments along the Englishman River.

NewsLauryn MackenzieMarch 6, 2024Parksville, City of Parksville, Englishman River, Bill 44

Micro apartments coming to downtown Nanaimo

A new building of “micro suites” is coming to downtown Nanaimo after city council approved a development permit for a five-storey 31-unit building at 337 Robson Street.

NewsMick SweetmanMarch 6, 2024Housing, rental, City of Nanaimo, politics

Nanaimo council asks province and feds to protect Harewood Plains

Nanaimo city council is asking the provincial and federal government to help preserve the unique ecosystem in Harewood Plains.

AAP results approves new health and wellness service for Gabriola Island

The Regional District of Nanaimo has approved a new health and wellness service for Gabriola Island.

Short term rentals causing harm in Qualicum Beach says planner

According to a report by Third Space Planning, short term rentals in Qualicum Beach are harming the local housing and rental markets and making life less affordable.

NewsMick SweetmanMarch 1, 2024Town of Qualicum Beach, Qualicum Beach, Housing, rental, short term rentals

Nanaimo council slows down on school zone changes

Nanaimo city council is putting the brakes on removing school zone speed signs that don’t comply with the provincial Motor Vehicle Act.

NewsMick SweetmanFebruary 29, 2024City of Nanaimo, public safety

Minimum wage increase isn’t enough says advocate

BC’s minimum wage will be increasing from $16.75 to $17.40 an hour on June 1st.

NewsLauryn MackenzieFebruary 28, 2024Nanaimo, minimum wage

Affordable housing proposed for Parksville

On February 21, Parksville city council voted to move ahead with an application to allow the development of a non-market rental building at 1225 Franklin Gulls Road by the Parksville Lions Society.

NewsMick SweetmanFebruary 27, 2024Parksville, City of Parksville, Housing

Cumberland Village Council approves exemption to the noise control bylaw for summer concert series

Although the winter weather is still in the air, the Village of Cumberland is already looking forward to their annual summer concert series — and the noise it may bring.

NewsLauryn MackenzieFebruary 27, 2024music, Cumberland, Village of Cumberland, Noise Control Bylaw