Dry Supportive Housing
Nanaimo Council was all on the same page last Monday night, following a special committee meeting to hear arguments encouraging the provincial government to provide recovery-oriented dry supportive housing options for those recovering from addiction. Speakers included Katlyn Tolton, deputy warden at Nanaimo Correctional Center, Kix Citton, executive director Nanaimo Brain Injury Society, Dr. Roger Walmsley, addictions medicine specialist, Karen Kuwica of the Newcastle Commun
Public Works Borrowing
Last week, Council approved the borrowing of $10.5 million from the Municipal Finance Authority to fund Phase 1 of the Public Works Yard replacement project. This will be used for site preparation excavation, design development, and some equipment procurement. In total, Council has authorized total borrowing of up to $76.7 million for the new operational buildings. My question to staff clarified that the City still has lots of borrowing room remaining should we need it fo