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The lawn was flush with the wall 23 years ago, according to a tenant. (Connor McDowell/Comox Valley Record)

Courtenay retaining wall failure could pose risk of death: City letter

Retaining wall near 5th Street Bridge at risk of failure, city working on fix for residents

 

Artist’s renderings of two six-storey buildings proposed for McRobb Avenue. Nanaimo city council voted to amend the covenant on the property, which was previously zoned for 20-storey highrises. (Salehi Architect Inc. images)

Covenant changing, highrises no longer coming to north Nanaimo property

City held public hearing for covenant amendment application for 6340 McRobb Ave.

 

Nanaimo city council has approved a staff proposal to ease enforcement of building and fire code and zoning bylaws for extreme weather shelters and warming and cooling centres. (News Bulletin file photo)

City of Nanaimo to ease building and fire code enforcement at emergency shelters

Using buildings that aren’t up to code better than leaving unhoused outside, council decides

 

The City of Nanaimo is suggesting the provincial government amend its proposed housing density legislation to suit cities that can show a plan to meet future housing needs. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo council says housing legislation undermines local decision-making

Mayor and council asking for exemption for municipalities that can show they’ve planned for growth

The City of Nanaimo is suggesting the provincial government amend its proposed housing density legislation to suit cities that can show a plan to meet future housing needs. (News Bulletin file photo)
A re-zoning application for the Sandstone lands in the Cinnabar Valley and Cedar passed third reading following a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 16. (Seacliff Properties/City of Nanaimo image)

Nanaimo’s huge Sandstone development gets past public hearing

Council votes 7-2 in favour of third reading of zoning amendment bylaw

A re-zoning application for the Sandstone lands in the Cinnabar Valley and Cedar passed third reading following a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 16. (Seacliff Properties/City of Nanaimo image)
Nanaimo Fire Rescue firefighters are staring down steeply rising numbers of medical aid calls driven by population growth and illicit drug overdoses. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo Fire Rescue firefighters are staring down steeply rising numbers of medical aid calls driven by population growth and illicit drug overdoses. (File photo)

Vancouver Island fire department challenged by soaring overdose calls

Medical calls accounted for 57% of Nanaimo firefighter responses in 2022, 68% so far in 2023

Nanaimo Fire Rescue firefighters are staring down steeply rising numbers of medical aid calls driven by population growth and illicit drug overdoses. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo Fire Rescue firefighters are staring down steeply rising numbers of medical aid calls driven by population growth and illicit drug overdoses. (File photo)
Maria Kovacs had a successful human rights complaint against the City of Maple Ridge over accessibility for visually impaired people. (The News files)

B.C. blind woman awarded $35,000 due to traffic circles and bike lanes

Tribunal says Maple Ridge failed to consider needs of disabled in roadwork, orders changes

Maria Kovacs had a successful human rights complaint against the City of Maple Ridge over accessibility for visually impaired people. (The News files)
An artist’s rendering showing Sandstone’s vision for the Cedar neighbourhood centre area. (Seacliff Properties image)

Rezoning underway for Sandstone project that will transform south Nanaimo

Traffic tie-ups will be a trade-off for growth in Cedar and Chase River in areas

An artist’s rendering showing Sandstone’s vision for the Cedar neighbourhood centre area. (Seacliff Properties image)
City council members agreed that they will take any opportunity to advocate for a new patient tower and cardiac catheterization lab at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. (News Bulletin file photo)

North Island residents getting 2nd class hospital care, advocates say

Patient tower, cardiac cath lab wanted for Nanaimo to balance resource base concentrated in Victoria

City council members agreed that they will take any opportunity to advocate for a new patient tower and cardiac catheterization lab at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo city council voted to accelerate implementation of the province’s zero carbon step code, which will effectively eliminate natural gas as an energy source for heating space and water in new homes starting a year from now. (News Bulletin file photo)

Council vote means natural gas won’t be used to heat new homes in Nanaimo

City council votes 5-4 to accelerate adoption of zero carbon step code

Nanaimo city council voted to accelerate implementation of the province’s zero carbon step code, which will effectively eliminate natural gas as an energy source for heating space and water in new homes starting a year from now. (News Bulletin file photo)
A still from a Facebook video posted July 31, 2023 showing Kamloops RCMP Officer D. Tucker with his pistol drawn. (Twister Love/Facebook)

UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP seize drugs in arrests at city hall

The incident happened July 31 in Kamloops City Hall’s parking lot

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A still from a Facebook video posted July 31, 2023 showing Kamloops RCMP Officer D. Tucker with his pistol drawn. (Twister Love/Facebook)
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VIDEO: Kamloops RCMP officer draws taser, gun on woman at city hall

Videos capturing the interaction were posted to Facebook July 31

  • Aug 2, 2023
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Nanaimo’s South Fork Dam, built in the 1930s, will be getting a seismic upgrade in the 2030s as part of efforts to ensure the city has adequate water supplies in spite of population growth and climate change in the coming decades. (News Bulletin file photo)

Report suggest Nanaimo will be water resilient for decades

Public Works department reports on water supply strategy meant to supplement city plan

Nanaimo’s South Fork Dam, built in the 1930s, will be getting a seismic upgrade in the 2030s as part of efforts to ensure the city has adequate water supplies in spite of population growth and climate change in the coming decades. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo city council voted to ask for a report, with a legal opinion, on its ability to limit new natural gas hookups through development permitting. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo curious about its authority to limit new natural gas hookups

Council votes 5-4 to ask for report as it ponders making move in bid to address climate change

Nanaimo city council voted to ask for a report, with a legal opinion, on its ability to limit new natural gas hookups through development permitting. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo city council has asked for a report on options to regulate drug use in public spaces. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo looking at its options for regulating drug use in public places

City council votes 5-4 to ask for staff report on options

Nanaimo city council has asked for a report on options to regulate drug use in public spaces. (News Bulletin file photo)
A city strategy, endorsed by council Monday, May 1, is intended to prevent youths from becoming involved with gangs and violence. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo city council endorses strategy to try to divert youths from gang violence

Steering committee set up to guide implementation of strategy

A city strategy, endorsed by council Monday, May 1, is intended to prevent youths from becoming involved with gangs and violence. (News Bulletin file photo)
The City of Nanaimo is interested in getting an early start in planning next winter’s warming centre services after this past winter’s experience with the Chapel Street location. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

City of Nanaimo trying to better plan for next winter’s social services

Downtown advocate says his children don’t feel safe walking out their front door on Chapel Street

The City of Nanaimo is interested in getting an early start in planning next winter’s warming centre services after this past winter’s experience with the Chapel Street location. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
The doors to Victoria City Hall have been locked since late October 2022. Visitors can get in using a doorbell. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

Victoria locking city hall doors during day, mayor says it won’t impact accessibility

Mayor Marianne Alto says the doorbell system is common among government buildings

The doors to Victoria City Hall have been locked since late October 2022. Visitors can get in using a doorbell. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
The City of Nanaimo’s State of the Nanaimo Economy report was released this week. (News Bulletin file photo)

More people living and working in Nanaimo, finds state of the economy report

City reports on population, housing and employment trends

The City of Nanaimo’s State of the Nanaimo Economy report was released this week. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo Fire Rescue and Nanaimo RCMP at the scene of a shooting following an incident of vigilantism at a homeless encampment Sunday, March 12. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo mayor says city ‘in a dangerous place’ after vigilantism and shooting

Statement follows altercation at homeless camp that sent man to hospital with serious gunshot wound

Nanaimo Fire Rescue and Nanaimo RCMP at the scene of a shooting following an incident of vigilantism at a homeless encampment Sunday, March 12. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)