4 out of 5 tenants in Nanaimo report spending more than 30% of their total household income on rent
Council gives third reading to amended property maintenance bylaw
City receives OCP amendment and re-zoning applications for 72-room hotel on Shenton Road
Early concept of project includes supermarket, shops, office space and 188 residential units
Parks and rec working with consultant and hospitality industry on a sports tourism strategy
Diane Brennan served on city council from 2002-2008 and 2011-2018
City asking for feedback on concepts to connect Departure Bay Beach and ferry terminal
Retail floor space variance granted for 1925 Bowen Rd. property
City starts expropriation process for properties on Terminal Avenue
Increased parking, better washrooms among concept ideas
City presenting options for public review, with cost estimates ranging from $2.5-3.2 million
City says tax increase will amount to $68 for a typical household
Opal Road delegation claims ‘breakdown in the democratic process’
Replacement of Lenhart Bridge next year expected to cost $237,000
City of Nanaimo will consult with stakeholders for ideas to reduce speeds past the beach
Turn-control measures at Opal and Rock City road intersection will be removed
Council concerned that repeat offenders keep being released, votes to send letter to B.C. government
Staff expresses concern about workload, councillor says sheltering people must take priority
Finance committee recommends spending $200,000 from reserves for feasibility study and concept plans
City wants to do ‘due diligence’ as it proceeds with work on downtown mobility hub
