Tag Archives: Infrastructure
Work coming soon to Simon Fraser Bridge
PRINCE GEORGE - Work will begin this month on an upgrade to the southbound Simon Fraser Bridge, extending the life of this important highway connection for people in Prince George and around the regio...
Jan 12, 2022
Highway 99 reopens to essential travel between Pemberton and Lillooet
A section of Highway 99 in British Columbia has reopened to essential travel after it was closed Wednesday so crews could clean up after a landslide.The route between Pemberton and Lillooet is the sam...
Dec 04, 2021
'We're at a blank canvas' public opinions wanted to upgrade Commercial St.
NANAIMO - Plans to reform Commercial St. are moving ahead with public opinions pitched to help to shape future changes to the centerpiece of the city's downtown.Open houses and public presentations ar...
Nov 23, 2021
Highway 99 re-opens for essential travel
LILLOOET, B.C. - The B.C. government announced Highway 99 is now open for motorists travelling for essential purposes only.Highway 99 connects the Lower Mainland to Pemberton, Lillooet, and the Interi...
Nov 20, 2021
Highway 16 closed east of Vanderhoof due to vehicle incident: DriveBC
UPDATE (5:30 p.m.): Higway 97 fully re-opened. UPDATE (1:45 p.m.): Vanderhoof RCMP say they were called to a serious collision shortly before 10 a.m. Highway 16 remains closed until further notice. RC...
Nov 07, 2021
VIDEO: Nanaimo SAR unveils new, spacious headquarters
NANAIMO -Patience and persistence paid off for Nanaimo Search and Rescue.Following years of planning and uncertainty, the invaluable non-profit group staged a grand opening for its headquarters on Fou...
Nov 04, 2021
Alternate uses for Jean Burns site discussed as councillors updated on Terminal Ave. project
NANAIMO - It appears a public plaza has fallen out of favour to replace the former Jean Burns building property at the centre of an extensive overhaul in the area.The City's director of engineering an...
Oct 25, 2021
Nanoose First Nation multi-use path to enhance community connectivity and safety
NANAIMO - A significant provincial grant will allow a paved non-vehicular path to safely accomodate people to and from Snaw-Naw-As territory.Craig Edwards, Nanoose First Nation's economic development ...
Oct 16, 2021
Fares set but schedule remains unknown for Nanaimo-Duncan transit link
NANAIMO - Transit riders now know how much a ride from Nanaimo to the Cowichan Valley will cost, but when buses will leave and from where remains a mystery.A one-way cash fare of $7.50 will get riders...
Oct 13, 2021
Construction starts on Gabriola Island skateboard park
GABRIOLA ISLAND - Vastly improved recreational amenities on Gabriola Island in recent years will soon take another step forward.The Regional District of Nanaimo announced construction on the highly an...
Sep 27, 2021