Jonathan Stone Named 2025 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is pursuing Temporary Use Permits (TUPs) for RVs on private property as a stopgap measure to address affordable housing challenges. The application fee is set at $800, and the permits would allow for health and safety conditions to be verified and monitored. One director dissented, citing concerns about zoning and impacts on neighboring properties.

Alberta tourism is seeing a shift towards RV travel for exploring the Banff region. Wide highways and well-maintained campgrounds make the area suitable for such trips. Travelers choose this option for its flexibility and the combination of transportation and lodging.

The Regional District of Nanaimo is again addressing the regulation of full-time recreational vehicle living amid the housing crisis. The board will consider staff recommendations to rescind a temporary enforcement suspension and to develop a rural housing policy and guidelines for temporary use permits. The permit costs $800 and can last up to three years.

Two seniors died in a motorhome fire in the Yankee Flats area on Saturday evening. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District stated the RV had been modified with construction add-ons. Coroners and fire investigators are probing the blaze.

Canadian company Panoramic RV has introduced the Perspective, a B-class motorhome built on a Ford Transit chassis. It features all-wheel drive, a 310 hp 3.5L V6 engine, panoramic windows, and off-grid systems for year-round travel. The price ranges from $120,000 to $215,000 depending on equipment.

76-year-old Wendy Outdoors runs a YouTube channel documenting her travels across Canada in a caravan. In two years, her channel has gained over 290,000 subscribers. Her content features lesser-known locations and offers tips for outdoor cooking and activities.