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City council voted 5-4 against advancing an official community plan amendment application for properties on the southeast corner of the highway and Maki Road in Chase River. (Urban Design Group Architects Ltd. image)

Nanaimo city council denies application for drive-thrus, gas station and offices in Chase River

Applicant won’t be able to reapply until new official community plan in place

City council voted 5-4 against advancing an official community plan amendment application for properties on the southeast corner of the highway and Maki Road in Chase River. (Urban Design Group Architects Ltd. image)
Runners reach the finish line during a track and field event at the B.C. Seniors Games in Nanaimo in 2007. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo looking to put together bid for 55-plus B.C. Games

City finance committee recommends spending in support of proposed bid for 2025 or 2026

Runners reach the finish line during a track and field event at the B.C. Seniors Games in Nanaimo in 2007. (News Bulletin file photo)
The City of Nanaimo’s finance committee has recommended full implementation of a downtown Nanaimo safety action plan. (News Bulletin file photo)

City plans to address downtown Nanaimo safety by adding more uniformed officers

Councillors recommend full implementation of downtown safety action plan at $2.5-million annual cost

The City of Nanaimo’s finance committee has recommended full implementation of a downtown Nanaimo safety action plan. (News Bulletin file photo)
The City of Nanaimo is contemplating removing all of Commercial Street’s curbs and making the space more versatile with what they call ‘flex zones.’ (City of Nanaimo image)

City of Nanaimo looking at eliminating all of Commercial Street’s curbs

Concepts show ideas for more flexible use of space in downtown core

The City of Nanaimo is contemplating removing all of Commercial Street’s curbs and making the space more versatile with what they call ‘flex zones.’ (City of Nanaimo image)
Tree-cutting related to the City of Nanaimo’s mid-town water supply project got underway last month. (News Bulletin file photo)

Costs of City of Nanaimo’s huge water supply project increasing by $14 million

Mid-town water supply budget climbs to $44.6 million over four years

Tree-cutting related to the City of Nanaimo’s mid-town water supply project got underway last month. (News Bulletin file photo)
A City of Nanaimo action plan accompanying the new ReImagine Nanaimo city plan includes advocacy to ask the province for a moratorium on all new natural gas connections. (News Bulletin photo)

City of Nanaimo draft plan calls for B.C.-wide moratorium on new natural gas connections

Environment committee recommendation included in draft action plan

A City of Nanaimo action plan accompanying the new ReImagine Nanaimo city plan includes advocacy to ask the province for a moratorium on all new natural gas connections. (News Bulletin photo)
A concept image showing what a new parking lot might look like at Westwood Lake Park. (City of Nanaimo image)

Nanaimo councillors recommend reconstruction of parking lot at Westwood Lake

Finance committee recommends approving final concept for Phase 1 of park improvements

A concept image showing what a new parking lot might look like at Westwood Lake Park. (City of Nanaimo image)
The courthouse in Port Coquitlam. (Google/Special to The News)

Maple Ridge community safety officer charged with assault

Assaulting peace officer, possession of weapon among charges laid

The courthouse in Port Coquitlam. (Google/Special to The News)
Nanaimo’s short-term rentals and bed-and-breakfast operators will need business licences beginning April 1. (Stock photo)

City of Nanaimo now requires business licences for short-term rentals

City publishes guide to share rules and regulations with Airbnb operators

Nanaimo’s short-term rentals and bed-and-breakfast operators will need business licences beginning April 1. (Stock photo)
A land-use map shown in the City of Nanaimo’s ReImagine Nanaimo draft city plan. (City of Nanaimo image)

City of Nanaimo’s draft official community plan now ready for review

Residents encouraged to view the draft plan and/or complete a survey

A land-use map shown in the City of Nanaimo’s ReImagine Nanaimo draft city plan. (City of Nanaimo image)
Nanaimo is ready to launch the first phase of a program to fast-track simple building applications. (News Bulletin file photo)

City of Nanaimo preparing to test new fast-track building permit program

City partnering with development industry representatives on improvements to permit process

Nanaimo is ready to launch the first phase of a program to fast-track simple building applications. (News Bulletin file photo)
A water main rupture on Bowen Road in 2020 has spurred an early start to a major water supply upgrade project in Nanaimo. (News Bulletin file photo)
A water main rupture on Bowen Road in 2020 has spurred an early start to a major water supply upgrade project in Nanaimo. (News Bulletin file photo)
Vehicles cross MacMillan Road in Cedar during flooding in January 2021. The City of Nanaimo plans to replace clogged culverts to help alleviate flooding. (File photo)

Drainage work could help clear flooded road south of Nanaimo

Plans underway to replace clogged culverts backing up water over MacMillan Road in Cedar

Vehicles cross MacMillan Road in Cedar during flooding in January 2021. The City of Nanaimo plans to replace clogged culverts to help alleviate flooding. (File photo)
The City of Nanaimo is expected to convert a cold-weather shelter at Caledonia Park into a daytime drop-in centre for people experiencing homelessness, for this March. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo’s Caledonia Park emergency shelter could become daily drop-in centre next month

City councillors recommend expanding service for vulnerable population

The City of Nanaimo is expected to convert a cold-weather shelter at Caledonia Park into a daytime drop-in centre for people experiencing homelessness, for this March. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
The City of Nanaimo is looking for members-at-large to join the board of the new Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation. (News Bulletin file photo)

City looking to put in place Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation’s inaugural board

Members-at-large sought to help guide economic development corporation

The City of Nanaimo is looking for members-at-large to join the board of the new Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation. (News Bulletin file photo)
The city has asked the province to build a complex care housing facility in Nanaimo for people who need intensive care services beyond what is provided in supportive housing. (News Bulletin file photo)

City asking province for complex care housing in Nanaimo

Complex care meant to help people who need a higher level of care than supportive housing

The city has asked the province to build a complex care housing facility in Nanaimo for people who need intensive care services beyond what is provided in supportive housing. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo city councillors have recommended a motion for staff to report on a bus shelter strategy, co-created by the city and the regional district. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

City of Nanaimo takes steps toward publicly owned bus stops

Contracts with private suppliers extended for two years while city staff develops business plan

Nanaimo city councillors have recommended a motion for staff to report on a bus shelter strategy, co-created by the city and the regional district. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
A site plan showing the location of a proposed liquor retail store next to the 7-Eleven at the corner of Dover and Blueback roads. (Van Land Use Consulting image)

New liquor store proposed next to 7-Eleven in north Nanaimo

City council passes first and second reading of re-zoning application

A site plan showing the location of a proposed liquor retail store next to the 7-Eleven at the corner of Dover and Blueback roads. (Van Land Use Consulting image)
City council will consider a proposed policy for future support of Nanaimo’s neighbourhood associations. (News Bulletin file photo)

City of Nanaimo developing policy for working relationships with neighbourhood associations

City to formalize ways to recognize, consult with and support neighbourhood associations

City council will consider a proposed policy for future support of Nanaimo’s neighbourhood associations. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo’s Port Theatre is getting an upgrade to its heating-cooling system. (News Bulletin file photo)

Cost of new heating-cooling system at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre surpasses $1 million

Finance committee recommends spending $255,000 from climate reserve to increase project budget

Nanaimo’s Port Theatre is getting an upgrade to its heating-cooling system. (News Bulletin file photo)
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