Toby Gorman

City, school board agree to major land swap

Controversial Pioneer Forest to be transferred to city ownership, retained as park.

Concern raised over mayor’s vote on Terminal Trench project

Ruttan says he was well aware of conflict potential and had excused himself from previous council discussions on topic.

Mariners look for fast start against unfamiliar opponents

NANAIMO – M's take on Christian Bible College, Kwantlen this weekend in basketball action at VIU gym

NALT to give river symposium update

NANAIMO: Land trust ready to give its first Nanaimo RIver update.

Harewood rallies to save dams

An estimated 500 residents attend meeting to voice concerns over city plans to demolish two dams.

City officials concerned over Horseshoe Bay terminal assessment

Board rules ferry terminal and property virtually worthless, West Vancouver could have to return $750,000 in taxes.

Council approves new bylaw adjudication process

Minor ticket disputes will now be heard outside of provincial court

Society aims to include men in domestic violence solution

NANAIMO: Haven Society is in the process of entering local classrooms through its Violence is Preventable program.

Chamber aims to improve prosperity in B.C.

NANAIMO: Organizations want to begin a discussion to reconnect business with residents.

From left, Terri Parker, Adrian Parker, Courtney Wylie and Jeff Solomon are some of the Harewood residents who want further discussion with the city on its plans to remove two dams at Colliery Dam Park. The group has organized a public meeting Tuesday (Nov. 20) at 7 p.m. at John Barsby Secondary School to try to get city officials to consider alternatives.

Residents rally to save dams at Colliery Dam Park

NANAIMO: Public meeting scheduled for Nov. 20 to gauge opposition to city's decision to remove dams, drain lakes.

From left, Terri Parker, Adrian Parker, Courtney Wylie and Jeff Solomon are some of the Harewood residents who want further discussion with the city on its plans to remove two dams at Colliery Dam Park. The group has organized a public meeting Tuesday (Nov. 20) at 7 p.m. at John Barsby Secondary School to try to get city officials to consider alternatives.

City, mountain bikers partner to establish protected trail

Single track loop at Westwood Lake will reduce hiker-biker conflicts, provide riders with a protected trail.

Pacific Salmon Foundation hosts 10th annual gala evening

Proceeds from event help fund salmon enhancement projects in mid-Island region.

Harewood neighbourhood plan begins second phase

The second phase of the Harewood Neighbourhood Plan process began this week,…

Snuneymuxw to launch strategy to address harbour, estuary issues

Targets Nanaimo Port Authority, senior levels of government with legal actions

Film fest to raise profile of urban planning

NANAIMO: Nature in the City features seven films relevant to planning communities.

City bans corrective collars from two off-leash dog parks

NANAIMO: Three-month campaign by resident aimed to protect dogs.

Science centre achieves strong public support

City council expected to consider lease agreement for Bowne park location on Nov. 19.

Only a few grainy photographs remain of Edward Arthur Wilson, who fashioned himself Brother XII.

Brother XII: The shadowy past of a sailor, seducer and swindler

NANAIMO – The name Brother XII doesn't pass easily across the lips of people who know his story.

Only a few grainy photographs remain of Edward Arthur Wilson, who fashioned himself Brother XII.
Tristan Harris, of Victoria-based Dan-Mark Traffic Marking, picks up some of the last traffic cones commuters will, hopefully, see on the Quarterway section of Bowen Road for a while. The city opened the eastbound lanes of the new four-lane Quarterway bridge Thursday, bringing to a close one of Nanaimo’s most expensive transportation infrastructure projects.

Crews complete ambitious road project

NANAIMO: New Quarterway Bridge, four-lanes of traffic highlight $11.1-million widening of Bowen Road.

Tristan Harris, of Victoria-based Dan-Mark Traffic Marking, picks up some of the last traffic cones commuters will, hopefully, see on the Quarterway section of Bowen Road for a while. The city opened the eastbound lanes of the new four-lane Quarterway bridge Thursday, bringing to a close one of Nanaimo’s most expensive transportation infrastructure projects.

Nanaimo pair avoids arrest at Defend Our Coast rally

More than 3,500 people voiced opposition to two pipeline projects planned for B.C.