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

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
First dragonboat festival held at Westwood Lake in Nanaimo

First dragonboat festival held at Westwood Lake in Nanaimo

VI Paddling-hosted event takes place July 19, continuing to July 20
Thieves steal equipment from Nanaimo turtle conservation project

Thieves steal equipment from Nanaimo turtle conservation project

Wildlife cameras, iPad and other items taken July 12
RDN Transit provided half a million more rides last year than the year before

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
Lantzville considers fire training area at planned public works yard site

Lantzville considers fire training area at planned public works yard site

District council discusses options for Clark Drive West property
City of Nanaimo looking at E&N Trail extension to Seventh Street

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

City finance committee recommends 734-metre soft-surface addition for $148,000
Tie goes to Canadian bids in RDN's new purchasing policy

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

Updated definition of local vendors and tie-break clause among changes
City of Nanaimo assessing parking rates

City of Nanaimo assessing parking rates

Staff points out that some other communities adjust parking fees, with higher rates during peak hours
Nanaimo residents can clear out household clutter during 'Reuse Rendezvous'

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

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