This Week... Our annual catch basin cleaning program begins today, join us to celebrate Earth Day and a call for artists to apply for Luminous Paths 2027. Read on for more! | Annual Catch Basin Cleaning Program Beginning today, Monday, April 13, City of Nanaimo Public Works staff and contractors will be out cleaning the City's inventory of stormwater catch basins. This work helps reduce the risk of pollutants from entering our natural environment. Starting in the Duke Point area, crews will work their way north through the various corridors of the city. This work involves large equipment and staff working on the road. Please approach with caution and obey traffic control personnel's directions. The annual catch basin cleaning program is expected to be complete by the end of August. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are asked to watch for crews and traffic control personnel on the roads and be aware of missing grates near the work zone. LEARN MORE | Finance & Audit Committee Meeting This week's Finance and Audit Committee meeting will include presentations and discussion on the updated 2026-2030 Financial Plan (City budget). The meeting is open to the public and takes place on Wednesday, April 15 at 9 am in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Attend in person or watch live online or a recording on the City website. | | Earth Day 2026 Join us on Sunday, April 19, 11 am to 3 pm at Bowen Park for a free event to celebrate Earth Day! There will be community booths, children's activities, a food truck, a StoryWalk and Nanaimo Climate Action Hub (Club Cafe) happening at 11:30 am. This event is a partnership between the City of Nanaimo and the Regional District of Nanaimo Team WaterSmart. A number of events hosted by the City, RDN, Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research institute and Nanaimo and Area Land Trust are taking place during Water to Earth Month. LEARN MORE | | Luminous Paths 2027 The City of Nanaimo is now accepting proposals for Luminous Paths 2027, our biannual winter festival that transforms Maffeo Sutton Park | Sway-a-Lana into an immersive experience, celebrating art, land and community. If you need a little inspiration, revisit the magic of our inaugural year - watch the 2025 event video and feel the energy, colour and creativity that lit up Nanaimo’s waterfront. Artists across Canada are invited to imagine bold, light‑based installations that spark curiosity and connection. Submissions are open until June 14, 2026. LEARN MORE | Culture Awards 2026 2026 Culture Award recipients will be honoured at a free community event at the Port Theatre on the evening of Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The public is invited to attend, celebrating the achievements of these extraordinary individuals, while enjoying an evening of FREE entertainment by Nanaimo’s very own local talent! RESERVE TICKETS | | Mindful Moments This practice is a gentle, flowing blend of breath, awareness and movement to ease stress, improve balance and restore vitality. Its adaptable exercises can be done standing, seated or in a wheelchair, making it accessible for people of all abilities. Often used in rehabilitation, Qigong helps rebuild strength, enhance circulation and support recovery from illness or injury, while also calming the nervous system and fostering resilience. Thursday, June 4 to 26 | 10 to 11 am | $48/4 | Neck Point Park (Finn Beach) | Course Code: 167750 | | Glow in the Dark Skate Join us for our next Glow in the Dark Skate on Sunday, April 19, from 3 to 4:30 pm at Cliff McNabb Arena. Enjoy skating in a fun, high‑energy atmosphere featuring dimmed lights, glowing décor and exciting special effects that transform the rink into a vibrant experience. Wear your brightest or glow‑in‑the‑dark clothing and bring friends or family for an unforgettable afternoon of music, movement and glowing fun on the ice. | | Poetry Month April is recognized as National Poetry Month, an annual celebration dedicated to raising awareness and appreciation of poetry’s important place in culture. Throughout the month, the focus is on honoring poets and their contributions, inspiring people to read and enjoy poetry, supporting poets and the literary community, and helping educators bring poetry into classrooms to engage students of all ages. Did you know Nanaimo has its very own Poetry Trail? Take a wander, read a verse, feel inspired and share your voice. Stay tuned… we’ll be sharing some of this year’s submitted poems soon. LEARN MORE | | Civic Sport Merit Awards and Arts & Culture Merit Awards Nanaimo City Council present certificates of congratulations and medallions to all individuals, groups, teams and clubs who have brought recognition for outstanding achievement in sports or arts and culture on a provincial, western Canadian, national or international level to our city by placing first or achieving the highest standing in their field of endeavor. Awards will be presented at the June 1, 2026 City Council Meeting. Apply today! ONLINE APPLICATION FORM | | Water Meter Reading The City's Water Meter Readers would like to remind residents that water meter boxes need to remain visible and accessible at all times of the year. When doing spring pruning and weeding, please make sure to prune back any shrubs or bushes that have grown too close to water meter lids. Overgrown shrubs have led to many wasp stings. | | FireSmartTM Are you ready for this year’s fire season? We're here to help make sure you’re prepared when and where it counts. Wildfire is a risk that all British Columbians need to be prepared for. But while that seems like a big task, FireSmartTM is here to help you get started and make proven steps toward protecting your home and your community from wildfire. LEARN MORE | | 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 at Third St and Howard Ave will be closed 24 hrs per day from April 13 to May 8. Detours will be in place.
- Third St between Howard Ave and Pine St will be closed 24 hrs per day from April 13 to August 13. Detours will be in place.
- Expect single lane alternating traffic and, at times, eastbound lane closures on Jingle Pot Rd at the intersection of Holland Rd. Eastbound traffic watch for possible detour using Holland Rd and Ashlee Rd.
- Expect single lane alternating traffic on Godfrey Rd between Grace Place and Dunster Rd and on Dunster Rd between Godfrey Rd and Maureen Way.
- Expect delays due to single lane alternating traffic along Hammond Bay Rd at Rutherford Rd intersection while crews commence working on replacing the traffic signals and repaving the intersection. Traffic signals at Hammond Bay Rd and Rutherford Rd intersection will not be operational and will be manually controlled.
- Expect delays due to single lane alternating traffic along Hammond Bay Rd at Turner Rd and McGirr Rd intersection while crews work on replacing the traffic signals. The existing traffic signals at Hammond Bay Rd and Turner Rd intersection will not be operational and will be manually controlled.
- Expect delays due to single lane alternating traffic along Turner Rd from Hammond Bay Rd to Kenning Pl intersection while crews work on replacing a sanitary sewer and a watermain. Traffic signals at Hammond Bay Rd and Turner Rd intersection will not be operational and will be manually controlled.
- Expect delays or detours due to single lane alternating traffic or road closures on Applecross Rd between Dover Rd and Calinda St while crews work on asphalt paving and intersection crossing improvements.
CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS | Work With Us! We are currently looking for candidates to fill the following positions: - Bylaw Enforcement Officer - Parking Patroller (2)
- Specialized Unit Support Clerk
- Police Technical Support Specialist
- Engineering Development Technician (TFT)
- Lifeguard/Instructor (PPT)
- Casual Pool - Custodian Relief
- Community Safety Officers
- Water Technician
- Seasonal Recreation Leader II - Inclusion Vacancies
- Planner I
- Aquatic Supervisor
- Lifeguard/Instructor
- Casual Arena Maintenance Worker
- Building Official
- Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
- Casual Clerk Opportunities
- Casuals - Police Services
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