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Posts tagged Urban Planning

Nanaimo to look at temporary options for vacant Jean Burns hole

It has been ten years since a fire swept through the Jean Burns building leaving a large hole in the centre of Nanaimo’s downtown.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieJuly 30, 2026Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, Commercial Street, Urban Planning, Downtown Nanaimo, Jean Burns, Hilary Eastmure

Nanaimo councillor Tyler Brown to give keynote at Urban Issues Film Festival

Nanaimo city councillor Tyler Brown is the keynote speaker at the 16th Annual Urban Film Festival is taking place on the evening Friday, Nov. 3 at Vancouver Island University. CHLY spoke with him about the challenges, and opportunities, to make Nanaimo more walkable.

NewsMick SweetmanNovember 3, 2023Tyler Brown, City, VIU, Urban Planning