Joe Pugh

Barry Lyseng says he’s been advocating for pedestrian improvements on Hammond Bay road for 27 years. Lyseng is chair of the Linley Valley Stephenson Point Neighbourhood Association. He’s hopeful that plans to replace several kilometres of sewer pipe along the road starting early next year will bring improvements to the pedestrian experience. Hammond Bay features several stretches with minimal space for pedestrians to walk on either side.

The City of Nanaimo is in the process of creating a tenant protection bylaw, but staff are recommending against some of the enhanced protections offered by bylaws in other B.C. communities. Staff are recommending a bylaw that would apply to redevelopments of buildings with four or more rental units. It is expected to offer displaced tenants four months of rent, as well as moving expenses.

The City of Nanaimo is in the process of creating a tenant protection bylaw, but staff are recommending against some of the enhanced protections offered by bylaws in other B.C. communities. Staff are recommending a bylaw that would apply to redevelopments of buildings with four or more rental units. It is expected to offer displaced tenants four months of rent, as well as moving expenses.