February 22, 2022

This week...

The Spring Activity Guide will be available online this week, Beban weight room re-opens and we prepare for the final phase of REIMAGINE NANAIMO. Read on for more!

Spring Activity Guide

The Spring 2022 Activity Guide will be available for viewing online starting February 25. Program registration opens Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

It's the 40th anniversary of Parks, Recreation and Culture's youth Leadership (LIT) program. When flipping through, you'll find testimonials from past participants and benefits of the program.

New this season is Lunchtime Zumba and several gardening and pruning workshops to help prepare for the growing season. The guide will be available Feb 25, in the meantime, check out the Winter guide.

ACTIVITY GUIDE

Swim Meet at NAC

The Riptides are hosting a short-course swim meet Friday, February 25 to Sunday, February 27, 2022. This event is taking place 7:00 am-8:00 pm. Swimming pools, hot tub, sauna and steam room will be closed to the public. Please visit Beban Park Pool for a swim instead. The weight room will be open 6 am - 10 pm. 

DROP-IN POOL SCHEDULE

Beban Weight Room Open

Good news! The Beban Weight Room is opening on Tuesday, February 22! Pre-registration is NOT required. Hours of operation for the weight room are Saturday & Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm and Monday to Friday, 6:30 am - 7 pm. The weight room at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre is also open with no pre-registration required. 

SEE DROP-IN SCHEDULES

Aquafit 

With the updated Health Orders, Aquafit classes at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Beban Pool are at full capacity and no pre-registration is required. 

Wondering if Aquafit classes are for you? Aquafit has the advantage of water to prevent overheating and create a low-impact workout that builds strength while putting less stress on your joints, muscles and heart. 

VIEW DROP-IN SCHEDULE HERE

PHASE 3 Launch 

The planning team is extending a heart-filled thank you to everyone who took the time to provide fantastic feedback during the first two phases of REIMAGINE NANAIMO. All the input collected was used to create a draft plan. Starting February 28, you will have a chance to review and comment on the draft plan. This will be the last opportunity for you - the community - to shape YOUR plan for the next 25 years! Once all the input during this phase is collected, a final plan will be presented to Council. Visit the project page to review the Phase I and Phase II outcomes and prepare for the final phase. 

REIMAGINE NANAIMO

Help Reduce Cart Contamination

Nanaimo 𝙒𝙀 𝙉𝙀𝙀𝘿 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙃𝙀𝙇𝙋 reducing our blue cart contamination rate! We are currently sitting at a 13% contamination rate and in order to effectively recycle our blue cart material and meet our contract requirements, the rate needs to drop below 3%. 

Some of these items are dangerous to workers, some are excluded from the BC Recycling Regulations and some cause operational issues. We understand it can be a bit confusing, but the What Goes Where tool can be of assistance when you just aren't sure what to do with an item. You can download the Nanaimo Recycles App for that tool, or find it on the City's website. If you would like to learn more please visit Recycle BC's website. 

 WHAT GOES WHERE TOOL

Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?

Up-to-date information on City construction projects:

  • Ninth Street is closed between Bruce Avenue and Plecas Crescent. Detours will be in place and commuters are asked to plan their travel accordingly and account for extra time when navigating the area.
  • Metral Drive is still an active construction site, so please expect delays and account for extra time when navigating the area. Enterprise Way to Turner Road is now LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY. The road will be narrow while crews prepare to install curbs on both sides of the road, so please detour on Highway 19a. If you live in the area or are visiting a business, drive slowly and respect the construction zone and workers.
  • Watermain upgrades are underway on Laguna Way east of the intersection with Lost Lake Road. Commuters can expect minor delays.
  • Nottingham Drive is closed between Hammond Bay Road and Cumberland Place. Commuters should plan to access Nottingham from the north end.
  • Fourth Street between Bruce Avenue and Pine Street is closed in both directions to through traffic, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hamilton Avenue at Pine Street will be closed to southbound right turning vehicles. Local traffic is permitted. All businesses remain open and accessible. Road closures will remain in effect until May 2022 when the Fourth Street Complete Street Phase 1 project is completed.

Work With Us!

We are currently looking for candidates to fill the following positions:

  • Community Policing Coordinator
  • Manager, Communications
  • Exhibit & Property Clerk - Permanent Part Time
  • 2022 Seasonal Recreational Leader Vacancies
  • Temporary Recreation Leader II - Inclusion, 8 positions
  • Planning Assistant, 2 positions
  • Planner
  • Head Lifeguard/Instructor - Temporary Full Time
  • Major Case File Clerk
  • Planner - Temporary Full Time
  • Building Official
  • Engineering Services Technologist
  • Custodian - Relief Pool
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors

JOB POSTINGS

Meetings This Week

Wed, Feb 23: Advisory Committee on Accessibility & Inclusiveness at 4 p.m. in the Service and Resource Centre Boardroom

Thurs, Feb 24: Public Hearing at 5 p.m. in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre's Shaw Auditorium

Did you know? 

You can watch live meetings, view a list of upcoming meetings, read agendas and watch recordings of past meetings all in one place on the City website. 

MEETINGS

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

Ceremonial cherry trees planting at Bowen Park

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