Next October
Now that we're into the New Year, I hope that residents realize the political significance of 2026. In mid-October of this year we will be having municipal elections throughout the province. The current four-year term for Mayors and Councillors will be ending, and voters will head to the polls. It is my fervent hope that those voters will be active, interested, and intelligently engaged in the process. It is almost certain that there will be some changes in our Nanaimo Cit
Merry Christmas
In recent weeks (months?) I have been remiss in adding posts to this site. And in that time there have been a number of important and controversial issues in front of City Council. I look forward to giving my views on those in the New Year. But for today, the focus needs to be on family and friends - and in reflecting the spirit of this very special Christian holiday. Therefore let me simply extend very best wishes to all readers for a wonderful Christmas and and happy an
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...