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Nanaimo city councillor Diane Brennan wants to see a return to a three-year municipal term discussed at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention this September. Her proposal goes to vote this Monday (Sept. 11). FILE PHOTO

Nanaimo councillor proposes return to three-year terms

City council votes Monday (Sept. 11) on resolution for municipal government convention

Nanaimo city councillor Diane Brennan wants to see a return to a three-year municipal term discussed at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention this September. Her proposal goes to vote this Monday (Sept. 11). FILE PHOTO
Unit six at 1637 Bowen Rd. was given a nuisance title by Nanaimo city council last week. The homeowner will now be charged for nuisance-related calls for emergency personnel. (The News Bulletin)

City of Nanaimo slaps second nuisance title on home in strata complex

Nanaimo city council designated 6-1637 Bowen Rd. a nuisance last week

Unit six at 1637 Bowen Rd. was given a nuisance title by Nanaimo city council last week. The homeowner will now be charged for nuisance-related calls for emergency personnel. (The News Bulletin)
Nanaimo city council has agreed to designate more of the former Greater Nanaimo Water District lands as park. The map shows just how far the green space will extend. City of Nanaimo image

Parkland to expand in south Nanaimo

Nanaimo council agrees to designate more greenspace in Greater Nanaimo Water District lands

Nanaimo city council has agreed to designate more of the former Greater Nanaimo Water District lands as park. The map shows just how far the green space will extend. City of Nanaimo image
SPCA calls for ban on retail of puppies, kittens and rabbits in pet stores. Stock photo

Council will take a longer look at pet sales before making decision

Pet store owner says store would not be able to carry on without puppy sales

SPCA calls for ban on retail of puppies, kittens and rabbits in pet stores. Stock photo
A majority of city councillors indicated they would sign new code of conduct. (NEWS BULLETIN file)

Nanaimo councillors called upon to sign code of conduct

Majority of councillors indicate they would sign new document

A majority of city councillors indicated they would sign new code of conduct. (NEWS BULLETIN file)
Nanaimo homeowner Duart Rapton was billed almost 92,000 by the City of Nanaimo after the municipality removed contaminated dirt the resident had failed to haul away himself. CHRIS BUSH/Nanaimo Bulletin

City hands homeowner $92K bill after cleanup of contaminated dirt

City of Nanaimo removed dirt from private property after resident missed deadline to remove it

Nanaimo homeowner Duart Rapton was billed almost 92,000 by the City of Nanaimo after the municipality removed contaminated dirt the resident had failed to haul away himself. CHRIS BUSH/Nanaimo Bulletin
A new petition is calling for a change in behaviour from city politicians and the CAO. NEWS BULLETIN file

Petition gives ultimatum to Nanaimo city council and CAO

A petition on Change.org calls for councillors to agree to a 'to-do' list of behaviour or resign

A new petition is calling for a change in behaviour from city politicians and the CAO. NEWS BULLETIN file
The Abbotsford Youth Orchestra will be special guest performers at the Symphony by the Sea event on Aug. 12. (Photo submitted)

Symphony performs in the park

Symphony by the Sea harmonizes visual impact and music by top-notch artists

The Abbotsford Youth Orchestra will be special guest performers at the Symphony by the Sea event on Aug. 12. (Photo submitted)
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Ocean discovery centre floats campaign to garner support

Nanaimo Deep Discovery Association collecting signatures of those in favour of project

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Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, new operator of the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, has its eye on driving tourism and economic impact. Chuck Loewen stepped in as general manager of the VICC in June. TAMARA CUNNINGHAM/NEWS BULLETIN

VICC operator to get performance bonus if it reduces city subsidy

New general manager Chuck Loewen leads Nanaimo conference centre

Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, new operator of the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, has its eye on driving tourism and economic impact. Chuck Loewen stepped in as general manager of the VICC in June. TAMARA CUNNINGHAM/NEWS BULLETIN
Findings from an investigation into workplace complaints made by CAO Tracy Samra will be discussed by city council. FILE PHOTO/News Bulletin

Video shows alleged assault at Nanaimo city meeting

City council to discuss next steps after receiving report on CAO's workplace complaints

Findings from an investigation into workplace complaints made by CAO Tracy Samra will be discussed by city council. FILE PHOTO/News Bulletin
A new vision for Newcastle Island is in the works by the City of Nanaimo and Snuneymuxw First Nation. FILE PHOTO/News Bulletin

Tunnel, zipline to Newcastle Island considered by city and Snuneymuxw

City put $250K toward Newcastle project, including subsidy for ferry, in-camera document shows

A new vision for Newcastle Island is in the works by the City of Nanaimo and Snuneymuxw First Nation. FILE PHOTO/News Bulletin
Nanaimo city council was prepared to offer land to Snuneymuxw First Nation to secure support for development and acquisition of Seaspan’s right-of-way, in-camera documents show. CITY OF NANAIMO image

City offered Snuneymuxw a piece of Port Drive land in attempt to secure support

City of Nanaimo and SFN negotiations about Port Drive revealed in in-camera documents

Nanaimo city council was prepared to offer land to Snuneymuxw First Nation to secure support for development and acquisition of Seaspan’s right-of-way, in-camera documents show. CITY OF NANAIMO image
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City of Nanaimo named in civil suit by cyclist

Bike accident on Townsite Road in 2015 leads to civil action

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Kevan Shaw, president of the Victoria Crescent Association, says his group is trying to create a good feeling for people to come. The association organized a street fair for Nanaimo Marine Festival over the weekend and Crescent Day will happen Aug. 26. TAMARA CUNNINGHAM/News Bulletin

Victoria Crescent Association takes the neighbourhood into its own hands

Residents and business owners are taking initiative to bring change to the street

Kevan Shaw, president of the Victoria Crescent Association, says his group is trying to create a good feeling for people to come. The association organized a street fair for Nanaimo Marine Festival over the weekend and Crescent Day will happen Aug. 26. TAMARA CUNNINGHAM/News Bulletin
Nanaimo’s Demitria Rounis, a Dover Bay Secondary School graduate, is National Canadian Miss 2017. (CHRIS BUSH/The News Bulletin)

Nanaimo teen wins crown at national pageant

Nanaimo's Demitria Rounis, a Dover Bay graduate, named National Canadian Miss 2017

Nanaimo’s Demitria Rounis, a Dover Bay Secondary School graduate, is National Canadian Miss 2017. (CHRIS BUSH/The News Bulletin)
Nanaimo is looking at new rules for how much parking property owners have to provide. Stock photo

City considers new direction on parking for developers, property owners

Proposed changes to off-street parking bylaw would see rates based on location and bedrooms

Nanaimo is looking at new rules for how much parking property owners have to provide. Stock photo
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New Nanaimo city councillor takes oath of office

Coun. Sheryl Armstrong will be at the Nanaimo council table this Monday (July 24)

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A mailbox was broken into on Northwind Drive in Lantzville last week. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Mailboxes broken into in Lantzville

Police remind people to clean out mail regularly, report suspicious activity around mailboxes

A mailbox was broken into on Northwind Drive in Lantzville last week. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
The City of Nanaimo will rename a trail in Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park after major donors Bill and Joan Paterson, something their daughter Jeanie says means a great deal to her family. TAMARA CUNNINGHAM/News Bulletin

City recognizes donors at Linley Valley park

New names coming to Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park, to recognize donors and stewards of the land

The City of Nanaimo will rename a trail in Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park after major donors Bill and Joan Paterson, something their daughter Jeanie says means a great deal to her family. TAMARA CUNNINGHAM/News Bulletin