Local Business

Management company announced for Nanaimo’s conference centre hotel

Hotel Equities will manage Courtyard by Marriott, slated to open in the second quarter of 2022

Aug 18, 2021 3:50 PM Read more >

Tseshaht First Nation re-opens Broken Group Islands with refreshed Beach Keepers Program

To help sustain the program, tour operators are encouraged to implement a $10 per day per guest fee

Jul 23, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Construction rentals company purchases Chakalaka property near Nanaimo Airport

Xtend Rentals planning to open at Trans-Canada Highway location later this summer

Jun 23, 2021 9:35 AM Read more >

Nanaimo Business Awards accepting nominations of worthy winners

This year’s awards aren’t until the fall, but the nomination period ends June 28

Jun 21, 2021 5:30 PM Read more >

Nanaimo-based Tilray launches new medical cannabis product line

Symbios brand products offered at ‘better price point’ for medical cannabis products

Jun 18, 2021 5:15 PM Read more >

Trees cannabis retail store gets permit exception to be able to re-open in Nanaimo

Trees previously operated without licence, has now obtained one

May 21, 2021 5:30 PM Read more >

Nanaimo grocery store wins national and regional industry awards

Country Grocer’s Bowen Road location recognized by Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers

May 14, 2021 4:45 PM Read more >

Nanaimo’s Tilray makes Time Magazine’s list of 100 most influential companies

List highlights businesses making ‘extraordinary impact’ around the world

Apr 30, 2021 12:45 PM Read more >

Tourism spending in Canada dropped by almost 50 per cent in 2020

Tourism-related jobs dropped by almost 29 per cent

Apr 9, 2021 6:45 AM Read more >

Quality Foods opens new flagship store in Parksville

Mayor: ‘City is obviously growing out this way so it’s going to be a big help to all the residents’

Mar 24, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >