This Week... Calling artists to participate in our Temporary Public Art Program, tell us what you think in the next phase of the Woodgrove Area planning project and bargain hunters should get ready for the Car Trunk Sale! Read on for more! | Woodgrove Area Plan Phase 2 The Woodgrove Area planning project has entered Phase 2 and we are sharing some growth scenarios for your input. This project is focused on transforming this areas into a vibrant, mixed-use urban centre. The latest phase of the project focuses on understanding what actions we can take to move this area closer to becoming a complete community (an area where someone can live and access most of their basic needs within a 15-20 minute walk or bike ride) and what impacts future growth may have on transportation (roads, cycle lanes, sidewalks and transit) and infrastructure (water mains, sewer mains, etc.) networks and Woodgrove residents’ ability to access their daily needs. We want to hear your feedback on the findings! The survey opens today and closes on July 2, 2025. To explore the scenarios, learn more about the project and take the survey, visit: www.getinvolvednanaimo.ca/woodgrove. Thank you for your participation! | 2026 Temporary Public Art Program The City of Nanaimo is inviting artists to submit proposals for the 2026 Temporary Public Art Program, with projects initiated in 2025 and installed in 2026. This is a unique opportunity for artists of all disciplines and backgrounds to shape the city’s cultural landscape through public art. The Temporary Public Art Program is open to individual artists or artist teams and welcomes a wide range of proposals varying in scale, scope, and medium, from sculptural installations to socially engaged or community-based projects. Artwork must be designed to remain in place for up to five years. The deadline to submit proposals is 11:59 pm Pacific Time, October 26, 2025. LEARN MORE | Car Trunk Sale The City of Nanaimo is once again hosting the annual Nanaimo Recycles Car Trunk Sale. Registration is open for vendors looking to sell gently used household items on Saturday, Aug 23 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Vancouver Island University in parking lots L and M. These free-to-attend reuse events aim to give unwanted household items a longer lease on life and reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill. LEARN MORE | | June is Parks and Recreation Month Did you know? Nanaimo offers many opportunities to walk, run or cycle to most areas with an updated map app available on our website. With more than 170 km of trails and 800 hectares of parkland, Nanaimo offers a variety of locations to enjoy the Pacific Coast. Visit our Digital Cycling Map. PARKS & TRAILS | | Commercial Street Night Market Presented by the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, the Commercial Street Night Market is back for another summer of fun, running every Thursday evening from June 19 to August 28, 5 to 9 pm. We invite you to visit the City of Nanaimo’s table where we’ll be set up for the entire season! Stop by to learn more about City services and programs, share your ideas and connect with City staff. NIGHT MARKET | | National Indigenous Day On June 21, we recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day and celebrate the rich history, culture, strength and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis living in our community. Since time immemorial, the people of the Snuneymuxw First Nation have called this land home and we are grateful to live, work and play on their traditional territory. | | Beaufort Sports Court The sports court in Beaufort Park is officially open! This updated space now features brand-new basketball hoops and hockey nets, offering an exciting spot for residents to stay active and enjoy outdoor recreation. Whether you're practicing your basketball shots or playing a game of ball hockey with friends, the improved court provides a fun, welcoming environment for all ages. SPORTS FIELDS | | Be Bear Aware Did you know that over half of problem bear calls in B.C. are linked to garbage? When bears become food-conditioned, it creates safety risks for humans and for the bears. Help prevent this by reducing odours (freeze scraps, use vinegar or baking soda) and keeping your carts secured. Only set carts out the morning of collection day and remove them promptly after pickup. Let's keep bears wild and our community safe! LEARN MORE | | Glen Foster Join us for an afternoon of live music with Canadian songwriter and entertainer Glen Foster on Wednesday, June 18, from 2 to 3:30 pm at the Bowen Complex. Admission is just $5 and includes the performance plus light refreshments. With over 40 years of experience and nine albums to his name, Glen’s upbeat mix of classic rock, dance tunes, and modern-day standards is sure to entertain. Don’t miss this fun and affordable afternoon of live music! REGISTER | | Water Quality Testing Each year, during the summer months, the City of Nanaimo monitors water quality at the following popular swimming spots to make sure the water is clean for beach goers and for wildlife: Brannen Lake, Colliery Dam Park, Departure Bay, Long Lake, Sway-a-Lana Lagoon (Maffeo Sutton Park) and Westwood Lake. Monitoring starts June 17 and you can find the results on the Beach Reports page on the City website. WEEKLY BEACH REPORTS | | Curbside Collection Did you know? City sanitation crews collect from over 30,000 homes across 10 routes in Nanaimo every week! That's a lot of homes! You can help your collection day go smooth by making sure your carts are out by 8 am, placing them 1 metre (3 feet) apart and tossing the right items in the right cart - use the What Goes Where tool on the Nanaimo Recycles app. | | 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. - 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.
- Sewer upgrades along Railway Avenue will continue until the end of July. The existing road closure on Railway Avenue will be extended to June 20, 24 hours a day on weekdays. Local access only. Please use the detour setup along Park Avenue.
- The Townsite Area Utility Upgrades will see utility upgrades and paving continuing in the project area throughout June. Road closures and detours will be in effect on Millstone Avenue in July and August for road reconstruction work there.
- As part of the Midtown Gateway project, there will be shifting lane closures on Bowen Road, Northfield Road, Boxwood Road and Rosstown Road. On Wednesday June 18, from 9 am to 3 pm, the traffic signals at the intersection of Bowen and Northfield will be out and all traffic will be controlled by traffic control people. Expect delays. Commuters are asked to use an alternate route & avoid the area. Get the latest updates, including detailed maps at www.nanaimo.ca/goto/MidtownGateway
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 PROJECTS | Work With Us! We are currently looking for candidates to fill the following positions: - Victim Services Worker
- Building Official
- Natural Area Restoration Technician
- Community Safety Officers
- Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
- Major Case File Specialist
- Planning Assistant
- Casual Clerical Opportunities
- Casuals - Police Services
- Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator
- Manager, Revenue Services
- Casual Pool - Custodian Relief
- Water Technician
JOB POSTINGS | Alternative Approval Process An Alternative Approval Process (AAP) begins this week seeking approval from residents to remove the park dedication from a portion of Elaine Hamilton Park to dedicate it as road right-of-way. The proposed road would connect Extension Road to the Sandstone development site located at 1750 Rajeena Way. The AAP begins at 8:30 am on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Those interested in learning more about the proposed development are invited to attend an open house tomorrow, Tuesday, June 17 between 5-7 p.m. at the Moose Lodge (1356 Cranberry Avenue). LEARN MORE | Stay up to Date with the City | | | | |
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