October 10, 2017
Vancouver Tech Talent Challenge is Mid-Island’s opportunity
Does the ongoing Vancouver cost challenges provide an opportunity for Mid-Vancouver Island? The Vancouver Sun recently published an article which included the following “For the last 18 months to two years, it’s been a...
October 2, 2017
Multi Family Site available in North Nanaimo
Things are really starting to happen in the Mid-Island! An exciting opportunity is available to acquire a prime 3.2 acre high rise multifamily development site in North Nanaimo. The zoning covenant allows for two buildings...
September 18, 2017
Further growth in the Mid-island – Alkan Air official opening at YCD
Canadian aviation company Alkan Air Ltd officially opened its hangar and operations base at Nanaimo Airport. “We are delighted to welcome Alkan Air and its wide range of flight services, this growth aligns with...
September 6, 2017
Tesla selects the Mid-Island to install it’s first Superchargers on Vancouver Island
A sign of the importance of the Mid-Island is Tesla’s decision to install it’s first Tesla Superchargers on Vancouver Island in Nanaimo, not just one supercharger but 8 Superchargers all located at the island’s...
August 31, 2017
Nanaimo apartment complex sold for $4M above assessed value
The lure of the Mid-Vancouver Island is growing with multi family residential developments being planned and existing multi family units being bought and sold. Western Investor has reported that Arbutus Gardens a 55-unit rental...
August 29, 2017
Mid-Island Brewery wins big at the 2017 World Beer Awards
White Sails Brewing located in Nanaimo came home winners from the “World Beer Awards” in London, England. Their dark beer Snake Island CDA was crowned Best Canadian and Best World Black IPA and their...
August 24, 2017
$8M infrastructure contract awarded for Foothills housing development in the Mid-Island
A multi-million dollar contract to install infrastructure services for the Lantzville Foothills development has been awarded. The developer Lone Tree Properties (a subsidiary of Calgary’s Storm Mountain Development Corp) announced it has awarded an...
August 23, 2017
Fast foot passenger ferry service between downtown Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver a step closer
Media Release: August 23, 2017 Island Ferries and Nanaimo Reach Agreement on “Offer to Lease” The Nanaimo Port Authority and Island Ferry Services Ltd. (Island Ferries) are pleased to announce that they have reached...
August 16, 2017
MIBI working closely with HQ Vancouver
MIBI and HQ Vancouver sign an MOU. HQ Vancouver is focused on promoting Canada’s competitive advantages in key sectors to attract major international firms to establish North American head offices in British Columbia. They have...
August 14, 2017
Report finds: Amount of Vancouver office space expected to become dire.
“Unprecedented demand for office space in Vancouver is expected to drive commercial real estate vacancies to the lowest rates ever, a new report says” The Mid-Island can provide a solution and allow your team...
July 21, 2017
Northern Biomass moves its head office to Nanaimo
Northern Biomass is relocating its head office to Nanaimo and will create up to 45 new jobs in the Mid-Island Full Press Release
July 11, 2017
Vancouver Island Named the #1 Island in Canada
Vancouver Island was named the best island to visit in Canada by Travel + Leisure. There’s no need to rough it any more than you care to on this island, which is beloved as...
June 30, 2017
Report states “The Mid-Island apartment markets are more active than ever”
The Mid-Vancouver Island apartment markets are more active than ever; specifically, Nanaimo will add 331 units of purpose built rental product in 2017 with an additional 469 units in the rezoning and development permit stage. Major market...
June 27, 2017
Time to find a new Vancouver elsewhere in British Columbia
The Western Investor concludes that “Possible options include Nanaimo and District, a potential Silicon Valley north with a nascent high-tech industry, oceanfront, a land mass of 2,034 square kilometres, – nearly equal to Metro...
June 13, 2017
Seaspan opens its $44 Million upgraded terminal in response to rising demand on Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island continued strong growth is evidenced by Seaspan opening it’s new $44 million upgraded terminal facilities in the Mid-Island Read More
May 15, 2017
CBRE Predicts Industrial Land in Metro Vancouver will now run out by 2020
Vancouver now has the lowest industrial availability rate in North America, according to a new report by CBRE Vancouver, and the city will be in a critical state by 2020, about 10 years earlier than...
April 17, 2017
Chesapeake Shores Season 2 Starts Filming on Vancouver Island
After becoming Hallmark’s most-watched series in its history during its first season, Chesapeake Shores season 2 starring Jesse Metcalfe and Meghan Ory starts filming on Mid-Vancouver Island. In the communities of:- Qualicum Beach Parksville Nanoose Bay Nanaimo ...
April 4, 2017
Further Growth and Expansion announced at Nanaimo Airport YCD
Nanaimo Airport will soon start expanding its Air Terminal Building, thanks to a $7.46 million infrastructure investment announced by the federal government. Passengers will benefit from an expanded departure lounge and security area in...
March 6, 2017
Britco in Nanaimo now part of the Black Diamond Group
Black Diamond Group Limited (“Black Diamond” or the “Company”) (TSX:BDI), a leading provider of modular work space solutions and workforce accommodations in Canada, United States and Australia, is pleased to announce it has completed...
January 6, 2017