News Impacting Central and North Vancouver Island
PORT HARDY/PORT MCNEILL
The North Island Community Health Centre Society is receiving support from the Port Hardy Rotary Club in the acquisition of a four-bedroom, single-story residence. The residence will be converted into a palliative care hospice to provide services to the North Island.
Roxy’s Diner Food Truck has been named one of the best restaurants in Port McNeill by Restaurantji.
The Harbour Boat Parade will be introduced at the Festival of Lights in Port Hardy on November 27th.
CAMPBELL RIVER
Ripple Rock Estates, a premiere ±100-acre waterfront development situated on the Island Highway in Campbell River, is listed for sale by the Marcus & Millichap | Western Canada NNN Group.
Little Wildflowers owned by Alissa Assu, has officially opened.
Two Discovery Foods grocery stores in Oyster River and Campbell River have been acquired by Mid Island Consumer Services Cooperative (Mid Island Co-op).
Thind Interior Finishing Ltd. will soon be working on its upcoming project CEDAR RIDGE, located in Campbell River.
The Campbell River Health Unit was designated as an official donor milk collection depot for the BC Women’s Provincial Milk Bank on October 27, according to Island Health.
COMOX VALLEY
Brodie Paulson celebrates three years with Jackson & Associates Ltd.
Uxía Alonso has been appointed as the new Business Development & Membership Coordinator of the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Ramsay Lampman Rhodes extends congratulations to Braydon Massoud for successfully passing the bar and officially becoming an associate at a general solicitor’s practice.
The Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk will be cleaned by the BC Marine Trails Network in collaboration with Ace Brewing Company on November 9.
Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North has secured another $10,000 donation from Urban Systems Ltd. after a successful Team Build Day at the ReStore.
PARKSVILLE/QUALICUM BEACH
Eaglecrest Golf Course was acquired by the Town of Qualicum Beach for $8.5 million.
The Qualicum Beach Cafe is looking to hire its next General Manage to oversee daily operations.
ECHO Players extends an invitation to theatre enthusiasts to attend the Vancouver Island One Act Play Festival, which will be held at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach from November 5 to November 9.
The City of Parksville is enacting usage-based electric vehicle (EV) charging fees at municipal EV charging stations located in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre and the Parksville Community Park, effective November 3.
The Qualicum School District intends to sell the Craig Street Commons building, which is scheduled to close on January 1, and will request provincial approval.
Parksville Chamber Business After Business will take place November 20th at Parks West Business Products and the Chamber Dinner & Networking Night will take place at Morningstar Golf Club on November 13th with Bruce Williams as guest speaker.
Greenview Taphouse located at 3730 Fairwinds Drive, Nanoose Bay, is now open.
PORT ALBERNI
Eight additional EV charging ports have been opened by BC Hydro in Port Alberni.
Port Alberni Port Authority announces 2026 Port Charges and Tariffs.
Island Clinical Counselling expands with a new location in Port Alberni.
Leave Her Wild Container Design is expanding and opening a store front at Victoria Quay.
North Island College is currently looking for input into their strategic planning, the public survey is open until November 7.
TOFINO/UCLUELET
A new Resort Chambers of Commerce Coalition (RCCC) has been established by Chambers of Commerce that operate within resort municipalities in British Columbia. This collaborative alliance is intended to amplify the collective voice of businesses in resort-based economies and identify opportunities for partnerships to support business and economic growth.
The Tofino Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest member, Cermaq Canada.
The Tofino Resort + Marina is now offering Remote Floating Sauna Trip as a pay-per-seat trip for Tofino and Ukee locals.
NANAIMO
The Nanaimo Cancer Centre, a multi-story structure situated on the premises of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) near the front entrance off Dufferin Cres., has officially broken ground on Friday, Oct. 31. The anticipated cost of the project is $311 million.
The Nanaimo office of the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) will resume Monday operations beginning November 3.
The BC Real Estate Association is looking for Realtor directors and a public director to join its board.
A media/coaching booth and a 400-seat bleacher set were recently installed at Harewood Centennial Park.
IWCD Ltd. has reported that significant progress is being made at Parkedge Manor in Nanaimo, with the completion of the first wall pour now confirmed.
Island Health staff requested the City of Nanaimo‘s ongoing support for the Overdose Prevention Site on Albert St., as efforts to enhance its services are in progress.
IDM Roofing has been voted the Platinum Winner for Best in Roofing in the CommunityVotes Nanaimo 2025 campaign.
The start of construction for the cell tower in the Hammond Bay neighbourhood of the Regional District of Nanaimo was announced by Terrion, Canada’s largest independent owner, operator, and developer of shared wireless infrastructure.
The emergency treatment fund of Health Canada has provided the City of Nanaimo with $444,000 to purchase three new response vehicles for the city’s community safety officer program.
The Nanaimo Regional Hospital District is organizing a summit called ‘Health Forward: Advancing Health Care in Central and North Vancouver Island.’ This event will gather various government representatives and stakeholders to address health challenges and explore ways to enhance care.
LADYSMITH/CHEMAINUS
Little Town Pizza Chemainus has officially closed its location at 9734 Chemainus Rd. on November 3rd, and will shortly reopen at its new location.
Island Pastry Haus‘ Chemainus location will be closed from November 2nd to November 6th for renovations. It will reopen on Friday, November 7th.
COWICHAN/DUNCAN
The Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, The Steeped Leaf, Haven Heights Counselling, Alexa Cardenas, and Kalisi Cafe.
North Cowichan is preparing to withdraw from the regional service offered by Economic Development Cowichan, which is part of the Cowichan Valley Regional District. This move will allow the municipality to invest locally and accomplish its economic development goals.
The Cowichan Valley Regional District is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the B.C. Ferry Authority board, with a deadline of November 17.
The North Cowichan Municipality is seeking to rezone Cowichan District Hospital as an addiction and mental health centre.
The Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics has received the Gym BC 2025 Coach Education Club of the Year Award from Gymnastics BC.
Approximately twenty-one properties in Duncan will receive Permissive Tax Exemptions (PTE) totaling more than $150,000 beginning in 2026.
The grant application for the installation of six new supportive housing units has been approved by the City of Duncan.
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