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...
UBCM 2024
During September 17-20 I attended the annual Union of BC Municipalities conference held in Vancouver. Aside from attending a variety of...
Forestry Request
At last Monday's meeting of Council, there was a delegation from Bob Brash (Truck Loggers' Association), Doug Pauze (Coastland Wood...
Labour Day Weekend
Summer is coming to an end, schools re-open tomorrow, and Council meetings will get back to a regular schedule beginning next Monday. ...
Bathtub Bash
Another Nanaimo Marine Festival has wrapped up, and the excitement is over for another year. This past weekend featured a variety of...