Date April 7, 2025

This Week...

Come celebrate Earth Day with us this Sunday, volunteer for the 55+ BC Games in Nanaimo and see if you and your family qualify for the LEAP Program. Read on for more!

Earth Day Community Celebration

Join us this Sunday April 13 from 10 to 3pm at Bowen Park to celebrate Earth Day. 

Free Presentations:

  • 10:30 am - Dave Stewart (City of Nanaimo's Home Energy Retrofit Program) 
  • 11:30 am - Hunter Jarratt (Invasive Species Identification and Best Management Practices)
  • 12:30 pm - Ken Netwig (Why Rainwater Harvesting)
  • 1:30 pm - Nanaimo Climate Action Hub (Climate Cafe)

For more information please call 250-756-5200 or click on the link beow.

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Volunteer for the Nanaimo 55+ BC Games

The BC 55+ Games are coming to Nanaimo September 9-13. You can be a part of the Games by volunteering!

Visit the Games website to learn more and register to volunteer today.

 

VOLUNTEER

 

What is LEAP?

The City of Nanaimo Leisure Economic Access Pass (LEAP) program supports families in financial need to access Parks, Recreation and Culture programs and services.

WHAT CAN LEAP BE USED FOR?

  • 50 free admissions per year per person for drop-in swimming, skating, weight rooms and drop-in gymnasium programs per year.
  • 50% off registered programs (maximum up to $40) for all family members up to four times per year per person.
  • Free admission to Nanaimo Art Gallery and Nanaimo Museum.

For more information and how you apply, click the below link.

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Cool It! Challenge: Bento Box and Leftovers 

The City of Nanaimo caught up with two grade 5 classes participating in the Cool-it! Climate Challenge and asked about the activities they participated in to reduce their carbon footprint. In the video above, we learn about their passion for leftover food and reusable container.

Join us for Youth Week 

Join us as we celebrate youth in Nanaimo! Check out the YOUth Nanaimo Facebook page for more information on this year's events: 

 (www.facebook.com/YOUthNanaimo)

Please note that pre-registration is required for some of the events (ones marked with*) and space is limited. Call 250-756-5200 or visit recreation.nanaimo.ca for details or to reserve your spot.

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Family Fishing Day 2025

Join us May 11, 10 to 3 pm at Colliery Dam Park for a fun day of family fishing!

  • A trout release at 12 pm.
  • LIVE entertainment by Andrew Janusson from 1 to 2 pm.
  • Food trucks.

Join the Fresh Waters Fishing Society of BC and learn about basics of freshwater fishing. Fishing Rods are provided and parent participation is required. Please preregister for this program.

Preregister for LEARN TO FISH programs for 5-15 year.

Please call 250-756-5200 to pre-register or click the link below for more information. 

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Meetings This Week

Monday, April 07: Regular Council Meeting in the Shaw Auditorium, Vancouver Island Conference Centre at 7pm.

Tuesday, April 08: Nanaimo Performing Arts Guild in the Service and Resource Centre, Boardroom at 4:30pm.

Wednesday, April 09: Public Safety Committee Meeting in the Service and Resource Centre, Boardroom at 4pm.

Thursday, April 10: Design Advisory Panel Meeting in the Service and Resource Centre, Boardroom at 5pm.

Monday, April 14: Governance and Priorities Committee in the Shaw Auditorium, Vancouver Island Conference Centre at 1pm.

MEETINGS

Missed a meeting? No problem! If you are not able to attend or tune in live. Review decisions made at each Council meeting simply by reading the Council Meeting Summaries. These summaries are typically posted the day after each meeting. These summaries are typically posted the day after each meeting.

COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARIES
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Upcoming City Events

March 22- April 22: Water to Earth Month

  • April 13: Herbal First Aid Kit course - This class is designed to help you build your very own herbal first aid kit. You'll learn to prepare and use a variety of herbs and herbal medicines for common ailments and emergencies.
  • April 13: Earth Day Festival - Come down to the Bowen Park Complex from 10 am to 3 pm to celebrate and learn more about our local ecosystem.
  • All month, take part in a self-guided tour of raingardens in Nanaimo and throughout the regional district. Download your guide today.

April 12: Lions FREE Swims -  Next free swim Saturday April 12, Everyone Welcome 1-2:30pm at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Held Saturdays, April 5-June 28, 1-2:30 pm at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (no sessions on Apr 26, May 17, May 24 & Jun 21).  

April 16: Culture Awards -  celebrate Nanaimo's talent at the Culture Awards. The show will honour the 2025 Culture Award recipients and feature local entertainment. Tickets are free. Reserve your seat today!

April 18 & 21 - Good Friday & Easter Monday Swims, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, 12-4pm.

April 22 - Glow in the Dark Skate, Cliff McNabb Arena, 3-4:30pm. 
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Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?

Here’s a list of up-to-date information on City construction projects. For more information on Nanaimo construction projects, visit the current Construction page on the City's website.

  • The intersection of Wall Street and Comox Road is being updated with new traffic lights, pedestrian crossings and altered Wall Street right turn. Bus stops 109974 and 110047 will be affected. Visit the RDN Transit page for more info.Expect delays along Bowen, Boxwood and Northfield Roads as the Midtown Gateway Project continues. 
  • Until mid April, right turns for eastbound traffic on Northfield Road onto Boxwood Road will be closed 24 hours per day. Detours are in place. To keep up to date on all disruptions, checkout www.nanaimo.ca/goto/MidtownGateway   
  • The following trailways will have occasional construction activity due to the Midtown Water Supply Project: between Labieux Road roundabout and the E&N Trail, between Third Street, VIU and the Black Diamond neighbourhood, between Northfield Road and Griffiths Road alongside the Parkway.
  • Commercial Street between Wharf Street and Church Street is closed to vehicles and Bastion Street is closed to vehicles between Skinner Street and Front Street. FREE daily 2-hour parking is available along downtown streets and on Levels 2 & 3 of the Bastion Street Parkade for the duration of the project.
  • The Townsite Area Utility Upgrades will see the connection of new water services and final paving on Oakley Street and Chelsea Street completed during the month of April. Roads will be closed intermittently and open to local traffic only.

Note: All businesses in the construction areas are open unless otherwise posted. When approaching construction zones, please make sure to slow down and obey all signage and traffic personnel instructions. Remember that construction zone speed limits are 30 km/hr unless otherwise posted. If you know your commute is taking you through any of the areas below, please allow for additional time and plan ahead.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Work With Us!

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

  • Water/Wastewater Systems Operator-In-Training
  • Casual Clerical Opportunities
  • Casuals - Police ServicesIN
  • Occupational Health & Safety Officer
  • Assistant Manager, Financial Planning
  • Police Support Clerk
  • Community Safety Officers
  • Manager, Revenue Services
  • Casual Pool - Custodian Relief
  • Water Technician
  • Building Official
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
  • Planning Assistant

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