Good Governance - Not Just When It Suits
On this beautiful Easter weekend I believe there is a protest being held in a local park, with one of the organizers a City Council...
2025-2029 Financial Plan
At the April 16, 2025, meeting of the Finance and Audit Committee, City Council was given an update on the 2025-29 Financial Plan. This...
Loudon Park Improvements
At the April7, 2025, Council meeting there was fulsome debate over future improvements to Loudon Park on Long Lake. Council had...
Hospital Tax Levy
Each year one of the items that appears on taxation notices is a separate tax levy for Nanaimo Regional District Hospital. For many...
Public Works Yard Update
Since the failed AAP vote last year, there have been questions about the future of the proposed Public Works Yard project. This past...
Coronation Medals
On Saturday, January 25, 2025, it was my pleasure to emcee a very special occasion. In a ceremony held at the Vancouver Island...
Freedom of the City
At the January 20, 2025, Council Meeting, a unique honour was bestowed upon a well-known member of our community. John Ruttan, who...
Happy New Year
New Year's Day - a time for replacing old calendars and getting organized for the weeks ahead following the Christmas break. A time for...
Financial Plan Bylaw
Recent weeks have seen City Council make decisions regarding the 2025-2029 financial plan, and the December 16 meeting of Council...
Lest We Forget
This past Monday, November 11, it was my honour to once again act as Master of Ceremonies for the Nanaimo Remembrance Day ceremony held...