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Centre Stage will get $160K in Renos

Posted in Community Member Profiles, Neighbourhood Issues, tagged , on March 12, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Centre Stage will get $160K in renos
SPENCER ANDERSON SAnderson@nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4255 » We want to hear from you. Send comments on this story to letters@nanaimodailynews.com. Letters must include daytime phone number and hometown.
Nanaimo Daily News
12 Mar 2013

Nanaimo Centre Stage will get $160,000 in renovation work to replace stucco wall cladding on the side of the building fronting Nicol Street, as well as other repairs to its brick veneer and chimney, council decided Monday night. The motion passed by a…read more…

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Several city councillors appear willing to support renovations

Posted in Community Coming Together, Neighbourhood Issues, tagged on March 9, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Council will vote Monday

Spencer Anderson, Daily News

Published: Saturday, March 09, 2013, Spencer Anderson/Daily News

A vote on whether to move forward with repairs to the Nanaimo Centre Stage community theatre comes before council Monday, and at least four council members appear poised to support renovations to the building.

Click here to read the article.

(And thanks Norm Abbey from Neighbours of Nob Hill for the heads up…:)

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Officials consider dog-free park areas

Posted in Neighbourhood Issues, tagged on March 8, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Officials consider dog-free park areas
TAMARA CUNNINGHAM Tcunningham@nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4230
Nanaimo Daily News
8 Mar 2013

Nanaimo city officials are calling on residents to weigh on in potential dog-free parks in a new survey released this week. The City of Nanaimo recently launched its annual dog park survey to test the public appetite for its growing network of pooch…read more…

I am posting this b/c it talks more about the survey I posted about a few days ago (read below or in the article for the link to the survey.)
If you want to have Deverill Park looked at, this is your chance to have your voice heard.
(Grumbling later to people who can do nothing will….amazingly….not get you where you want to go….:)

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Dogs at Deverill Park

Posted in Neighbourhood Issues on March 5, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

I’ve been meaning to make a post about the recent changes for months, but simply haven’t had the time.

And even since I started thinking about it, the regulations have once again changed, so dogs are no longer permitted in ANY area the park.

But…for those of you who have been talking about whether the unused basketball court at Deverill Park could be fenced off and used as a dog area….here is your chance to make your voice heard.

There is a survey about dog parks being done for the city by Coastal Animal Services.

Log in and make your suggestion.

Here’s the link:


http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XFG5Y5C

 

 

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Agency will help deal with nuisance properties

Posted in Neighbourhood Issues, tagged on February 26, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Agency will help deal with nuisance properties

Tamara Cunningham, Daily News

Published: Monday, February 25, 2013

A new provincial agency targeting B.C.’s most troublesome properties could be a big help to Nanaimo city officials, who say it’s about time the government stepped in.

To read the rest of the article, click here.

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Newport Bar will open next month

Posted in Businesses, Neighbourhood Issues, tagged on February 22, 2013 | 1 Comment »

Controversial bar will open again
TAMARA CUNNINGHAM TCunningham@nanaimodailynews.com 250-729-4230
Nanaimo Daily News
22 Feb 2013

Nanaimo’s controversial Newport property will reopen its pub this spring under a high level of police scrutiny. The manager of the Newport apartments confirmed this week that the Haliburton Street watering hole will reopen to customers this March as…read more…

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Once-feared store now welcome by neighbours

Posted in Building Developments, Neighbourhood Issues, tagged on January 23, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

7-Eleven receives positive feedback from RCMP, residents

Krista Bryce, Daily News.  Published: Tuesday, January 22, 2013

The controversial development of a 7-Eleven store at Nicol and Milton streets in 2011 has proved to be a welcome addition to the south-end community.

Click here to read the entire article.

 

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Letter from SFN re Marina Privatization

Posted in Neighbourhood Issues, tagged on January 21, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Received a copy of this letter via e-mail today.

Click on the link below to read.

2013-01-18 SFN to NPA re Marina Lease

 

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Tough opposition to marina plan

Posted in Building Developments, Neighbourhood Issues, tagged on January 8, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Snuneymuxw say Douglas Treaty may halt development

Tamara Cunningham, Daily News

Published: Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Read rest of article here.
And

Residents unhappy with Marina plans

Public meeting Monday night in Nanaimo

Julie Chadwick, Daily News

Published: Monday, January 07, 2013

The South End Community Association has added its voice to other groups opposed to the privatization of Nanaimo’s marina, and urges residents to attend a public meeting on the issue tonight.  Article here.

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Idle No More Protest tonite @ 6 PM

Posted in Community Coming Together, Neighbourhood Issues, tagged , on January 7, 2013 | 4 Comments »

There is going to be an “Idle No More” Protest at the Waterfront Plaza prior to the meeting at the Coast tonite.  The protest is in support of stopping the proposed  Harbour redevelopment.  The demonstration will be from 6:00 to 7:00 and then those involved will march to the Coast. 

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