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Trail advocates ask RDN to chip in for remediation study along rail corridor

Friends of Rails to Trails Vancouver Island eyeing sections in Nanoose Bay and Parksville-Qualicum

Jul 19, 2025 5:20 PM Read more >

First dragonboat festival held at Westwood Lake in Nanaimo

VI Paddling-hosted event takes place July 19, continuing to July 20

Jul 19, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

Thieves steal equipment from Nanaimo turtle conservation project

Wildlife cameras, iPad and other items taken July 12

Jul 18, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

RDN Transit provided half a million more rides last year than the year before

From 2022-23 to 2023-24, RDN Transit ridership rose to 3.6 million rides from 3.1 million

Jul 18, 2025 2:27 PM Read more >

Lantzville considers fire training area at planned public works yard site

District council discusses options for Clark Drive West property

Jul 18, 2025 12:50 PM Read more >

City of Nanaimo looking at E&N Trail extension to Seventh Street

City finance committee recommends 734-metre soft-surface addition for $148,000

Jul 18, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

Tie goes to Canadian bids in RDN's new purchasing policy

Updated definition of local vendors and tie-break clause among changes

Jul 18, 2025 5:05 AM Read more >

City of Nanaimo assessing parking rates

Staff points out that some other communities adjust parking fees, with higher rates during peak hours

Jul 17, 2025 11:05 AM Read more >

Nanaimo residents can clear out household clutter during 'Reuse Rendezvous'

Nanaimo’s annual city-wide swap meet July 19-20 will help keep items out of the landfill

Jul 17, 2025 5:05 AM Read more >

Suspect sets fire on resident's porch in Nanaimo's Old City Quarter

Homeowner saw flames and doused fire, neighbour's security camera caught image of suspect

Jul 16, 2025 10:30 PM Read more >