Review finds that a high proportion of local RCMP responses are made to non-criminal complaints for which the response is costly and not optimally effective [image: istockphoto]
The City of Nanaimo has released the final report [opens to full PDF document] of its core services review, underway since December. It includes a recommendation that the city develop a long term Social Wellness strategy that engages the Province (Ministry of Children and Family Development, Ministry of Health), Island Heath, local non-profit groups, City Recreation, Social Planning, Fire/Rescue and RCMP staff in identifying better options and resources for dealing with social disorder and promoting social wellness.
Island Roots Market Co-operative has partnered with Bowen Road Farmers Market and there are plans for a single indoor year-round market open 5 or 6 days each week in Nanaimo
