November 2, 2020

This week, 

the one-month Active Passes are back, Bowen Road construction is almost complete and REIMAGINE NANAIMO is looking for creative contest ideas. Read on for more!

THE NEW NORMAL

Corporate Services

Please check out our Online Services page to see how we can help you. Safety protocols are in place to help keep both visitors and staff safe when visiting our facilities.

Public Works

City staff continue regular garbage, recycling and organics collection. More information on recyclables can be found at www.nanaimo.ca/goto/recycle.

Parks, Recreation & Culture

Recreation facilities, the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and arenas are open and following province-wide COVID-19 safety protocols. Outdoor amenities remain open for use as well, however please continue to practice physical distancing, hand washing and please stay home if not feeling 100% well.

Survey & Creative Contest Open Until Nov 30

The information collected during REIMAGINE NANAIMO will guide the Official Community Plan, the Parks, Recreation & Culture Plan, Active Sustainable Transportation Plan, Economic Development Strategy, Nanaimo Water Supply Strategic Plan and the Climate Action Plan. Each topic based questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete. The online surveys and contest are open until November 30, 2020. Please have your say today!

You can also express your ideas for Nanaimo's future through photo, drawing, painting, collage, poetry, video & more! Submissions from people of all ages and abilities are welcome and you can choose any media you love. Head outside with your camera or sketchbook or sit with friends, family or students and discuss what Nanaimo's future could look like, then send us the result! Each eligible entry is entered to win a $500 gift card from your choice from a local electronics store, bike shop or grocery store. Submit HERE today!

 

HAVE YOUR SAY

Parks, Recreation & Culture Updates

  • Just a reminder that registration is open and ongoing with new fall & winter programs being added all the time.
  • Register for drop-in programs (swimming, skating and pickle ball) as early as 72 hours in advance. Drop-in schedules are available for viewing.
  • Track repairs taking place at the Rotary Bowl Track, along the 400 M section until November 13.
  • The living wall replacement project is taking place now until November 6 at Oliver Woods Community Centre.
  • Look for your postcard in the mail starting the second week of November for important information on winter programs and Reimagine Nanaimo.
  • Frank Crane Arena Everyone Welcome & Adult Leisure Skates are coming soon - stay tuned!
  • The one-month Active Passes are back! Purchase yours at Bowen Complex, Oliver Woods Community Centre, the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre or online (found under the Punch Pass Tab when you are logged into your account).  Child $30, Student & Senior $42 and Adult $56 for unlimited swimming, skating, gym & select drop in sports. 

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE

Will Your Commute be Affected?

Check out the City's Current Construction Projects page for up-to-date information on City construction projects. Here are a few projects that may affect your commute:

  • Bowen Road construction is almost done! Over the next week, crews will complete landscaping and road markings. In the meantime, please drive slowly and respect temporary road markings.

  • Metral Drive, between Turner Road and Godfrey Road, has been reduced to gravel and underground utility work is underway. Traffic on the gravel road will be limited to residents only. Commuters are encouraged to plan additional time to navigate the area or preferably, to avoid the area completely by detouring on the Island Highway. Expect construction to be active Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm.

 

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Cleaning Catch Basins

Those beautiful coloured leaves are now starting to fall, which means we need to keep catch basins clear to allow rainfall and (dare we say melting snow) to flow into the storm drains. Please help by using a shovel or a rake to keep catch any basins surrounding your home clear of debris. Wayne Roulston, Lead Supervisor, Wastewater Collection with the City of Nanaimo, shows us how in the video below.

Upcoming Meetings

Visit the Meetings, Documents and Videos page on the City website to view upcoming meetings, agendas and past meeting videos.

Council in Action

Missed what decisions Council made during a Special Council meeting or a Regular Council Meeting? Don’t worry. We have you covered! Check out our Council Meeting Summary page for quick overviews.

Here is a recap of last week's City News:

 

CITY NEWS

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