Nanaimo's Local News
Contracting Out Review Useful Information Or Another Dust Collector?The review commissed by the the city of Nanaimo for the purpose of determining whether contracting out provides the best value to … Read More
Core Review Opposition Predictable The failed motion to conduct a core services review at city hall was a predictable outcome, prior to the vote I was offering 2:1 odds against … Read More
Conference Centre Costs $234,000 More In 2013 Budget Another $234,000 Subsidy For VICCIn spite of reporting the most number of delegate days since opening, and optimistic reports for future conventions … Read More
Congratulations To City Council Overturns Committee RecommendationSaves Taxpayers $3600Councilor Brennan Opposed Anyone reading this website will know I seldom find examples of fiscal prudence on the part of city council … Read More
Complete Burning Ban In Nanaimo Effective immediately Nanaimo Fire Rescue is implementing a complete burning ban. This includes the use of open fires for cooking, warmth and ceremonial purposes. Fires … Read More
Colliery Park Lakes Dam Decision Many Questions Need Answering About ProcessThe recent controversy over the city staff-led decision to destroy Colliery Parks Lakes has brought to light some serious questions … Read More
Colliery Lakes Dam Delegation At City Council Delegation Appeals To City CouncilThere are three delegates listed on the Monday Committee of the Whole meeting who will be presenting to council … Read More
Colliery Park Dams Study The following is a lengthy, thoughtful, sober look at the facts surrounding the current Colliery Park Dams decision. If you want to have some serious background … Read More
Colliery Dam Closures Open House A steady stream of Harewood residents filed into the Harewood Activity Centre on 4th Street to see what the city has planned for the demolition … Read More
Colliery Dams To Get Second Look City Councillors OK Sober Second Look At Dam OptionsThree delegations from the Colliery Dam Park Presevation Society addressed city council and made a compelling … Read More