More ferries, more often will make life better for Island residents.

People experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo are settling into their new homes following a move into two supportive housing sites in the community.

People travelling on Highway 19A in Nanaimo will soon experience an easier drive, as a portion of the route will be resurfaced in summer 2018.

A community meeting for B.C.’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy will take place in Nanaimo on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018.

Students in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District will benefit from over $1.8 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects and classroom supplies, MLA Michelle Stilwell announced on behalf of Education Minister Mike Bernier.

Nanaimo and Parksville will receive a combined sum of $272,470 in BikeBC funding this year, announced MLA for Parksville-Qualicum Beach Michelle Stilwell on behalf of Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone.

Nanaimo Airport will receive $175,607 in funding from the B.C. Air Access Program this year for the North Apron Expansion Project, announced MLA for Parksville-Qualicum Michelle Stilwell on behalf of Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone.

Work has begun to upgrade the intersection at Highway 19 and Lantzville Road with a project that includes a new traffic signal, a northbound acceleration lane onto the highway and overhead street lighting, as well as pedestrian crosswalks, curbs and islands.

Families in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district will benefit from improved transportation services, thanks to $244,630 in funding under the new provincial Student Transportation Fund.