Consumption Site Motion
At the July 28 meeting of Council, I tabled a motion "That Council formally request Island Health to close the supervised drug...
Future Community Centre
As Nanaimo continues to grow, increased demands are placed not only on our infrastructure, but also on the capacity of community...
55+ Games
Downtown Nanaimo was a busy place last Thursday evening. Commercial Street was packed for the opening night of the Chamber of Commerce...
2025 Property Tax Rate
At our meeting of May 12, 2025, Nanaimo City Council adopted the 2025 Property Tax Rates bylaw. An increase of 6.8 per cent to cover...
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...