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Nanaimo · NanaimoNANAIMO — Almost 50 affordable and supportive housing units for those with developmental disabilities are planned for north Nanaimo following the approval of a rezoning application. A conceptual plan for 3425 Uplands Dr. in the Long Lake neighbourhood was submitted along with the rezoning application for a four storey personal care facility with 49 non-market rental units. Development consultant Tinny Lalli said they’ve also sought additional su…See the Story
Rezoning approved for 49-unit supportive housing proposal in north Nanaimo
Nanaimo · NanaimoNANAIMO — Local teens are sleeping less, feeling worse about their physical and mental health, but have a better support network on average compared to five years ago. The B.C. Adolescent Health Survey was published Thursday, July 25 by the McCreary Centre Society, looking at patterns and living conditions for youth aged 12 to 19 living on central Vancouver Island. Annie Smith, the Society’s executive director, told NanaimoNewsNOW the survey is …See the Story
Central Island teens more tired, diverse & connected than five years ago
Health · NanaimoNANAIMO — A new provincial program to help those with physical or mental health injuries or disabilities get back to work was recently announced in Nanaimo. Through the Reducing Poverty Through Early Intervention and Occupational Rehabilitation Initiative (RPI), $4 million will be provided to four B.C. communities to help working-aged injured or disabled adults return to the workforce in a supportive way. Executive Director of the National Insti…See the Story
Pilot program launched in Nanaimo to help injured workers get back on the job
Paris Olympics · NanaimoNANAIMO — The Games of the 32nd Olympiad are underway, with a handful of mid-Island athletes and staff preparing for their shot at gold. While preliminary play in Rugby Sevens and soccer got underway Wednesday, the Opening Ceremonies officially kick off the games on Friday, July 26. Nanaimo’s Ethan Katzberg and Olivia Lundman headline local medal hopes, while VIU’s Abe Avender will play a big role with the men’s volleyball team. Katzberg, 22, is…See the Story
When to watch: Mid-Island athletes preparing for Paris Olympics
Wildfires · NanaimoNANAIMO — A wildfire burning on southern Vancouver Island has nearly doubled in size since the start of the week. The Old Man Lake fire, burning around nine kilometres north of Sooke, is listed as out of control and increased in size to 169 hectares by the afternoon of Wednesday, July 24, up from 50 hectares late Tuesday, and 80 hectares reported Wednesday morning. Information officer from the Coastal Fire Centre Sam Bellion said the growth can…See the Story
Sooke wildfire triples in size, but fire growth moving away from populated areas
Nanaimo · NanaimoNANAIMO — The taps are on and water is starting to flow through a major infrastructure upgrade, designed to future-proof the City’s underground network. The Mid-Town Water Supply Project came online on Wednesday, July 24 with a ceremonial turning of the tap, capping a project years in the making and spanning area from VIU to Beban Park. General manager of engineering and public works Bill Sims said the line has been tested and retested ensuring …See the Story