This week... Learn more about public safety initiatives coming to Nanaimo, reserve your tickets to the 2023 Culture Awards and review some spring tree care tips. Read on for more! | Announcement on Initiatives to Tackle Issue of Repeat, Violent Offenders As a City, we are keenly aware of the challenges related to social disorder, public safety and violent crimes. We depend on the support of the Provincial and Federal governments to help address these concerns. Recently, Nanaimo City Council met with Premier Eby, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth, Attorney General Niki Sharma and others to discuss what needs to be done to turn the tide in our community. Last week a press conference was held at the Nanaimo Courthouse announcing new initiatives to tackle these issues. There is much work to be done, but we look forward to working with the Province to address the health and safety concerns in our community. WATCH NOW | 2023 Culture Awards The City of Nanaimo and the Port Theatre Society proudly present the 2023 Culture Awards Ceremony. On April 25, doors open at 6:30 pm, and event starts at 7 pm. Celebrate the best of Nanaimo's arts and culture sector while enjoying an evening of FREE entertainment by a mixture of Nanaimo's very own local talent, including: | | Award Recipients 🏅Joel Good - Excellence in Culture Award 🏅Margot Holmes - Honour in Culture Join us in the lobby following the show to congratulate the 2023 Culture Award recipients. There will be a no-host bar and music presented by the Wellington Secondary Jazz Band. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS | Swim Meet at NAC Nanaimo Aquatic Center (NAC) is hosting the Nanaimo Riptides Long Course Meet on April 22-23. During the meet, please note the following: - NAC will be closed on Saturday, April 22 for public swimming.
- Beban Pool will host a special Everyone Welcome Swim on Saturday, April 22 from 12 to 4 pm.
- Weight Room at NAC will open as usual during the meet.
- During the meet, 12 to 4 pm (at NAC) on Sunday, April 23 there will be limited pool space, however, there will be an Everyone Welcome Swim from 5:30 to 9 pm.
SWIM SCHEDULE | | Facility Bookings Did you know? You can rent a City facility for groups of all sizes. Rental requests can be for the use of a gymnasium, picnic shelter, sports field, park, tennis court, pool, arena, multi-purpose hall and even a wedding venue! Contact our facility allocations clerks to discuss your event and review the options available. Call 250-756-5200 or flip to page 15 of the Activity Guide for more information. ACTIVITY GUIDE | | Spring Tree Care Tree pruning should be done in the winter months during full dormancy or later on, after the trees have finished flowering. Things you can do in the spring are: - Remove any remaining decorative lighting to avoid girdling the tree.
- Clean up around the tree removing branches, twigs or leaves and then mulch the area around the base of the tree, but not against the trunk. Mulch against the trunk holds moisture and heat, which can help promote diseases such as canker.
- Check the trunk and branches for damage before the leaves appear. Rabbits and deer can cause damage that may kill the tree. Protective mesh can help to protect against this type of damage.
If you see something that doesn't look quite right, contact a local Certified Arborist who can assist you. SEASONAL TREE CARE | | Intro to Mountain Biking Kids aged nine to twelve are invited on a grand Mountain Biking adventure at Colliery Dam Park on Saturday, May 6, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. With a certified Mountain Bike Instructor, kids will learn the basics and skills of mountain biking. Please send them with lots of water and some snacks for fuel. Helmets are required and gloves are recommended. Bikes should be fully operational, tires pumped, brakes working, chain shifting and lubricated. Flip to page 24 of the Activity Guide for program details. Use course code 91161. ACTIVITY GUIDE | | Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week? Up-to-date information on City construction projects: - Mary Ellen Drive is almost complete – only road markings and landscaping remain. Please exercise patience as drivers get used to the roundabout configuration.
- Departure Bay Road (from Highland Blvd to Island Hwy 19A) will have lane closures to accommodate sidewalk construction. Expected hours of construction are 6 pm to 6 am; however, some day shifts may be required. Please exercise patience and follow the detours set up during active construction.
- Country Club Drive (from Wassell Way to Colwood Road) will be closed during the day for a water main upgrades. Access will be limited to residents, and emergency services. Other commuters should plan an alternate route.
Midtown Water Supply and Midtown Gateway Projects: - The southern Bowen Road access into Beban Park has re-opened.
- All main parking lots, facilities and park amenities within Beban Park are open during construction. Certain areas of the park are fenced off and closed to the public for safety reasons. Detours will be in place to access all amenities within the park. Please obey all signage placed for your safety and follow the directions of any flag persons on duty.
- Paving may occur on Labieux Road from the roundabout at Kenworth Road to Beban Parkway later in the week.
- Traffic flow is adjusted along Northfield Road between the Parkway (HWY19) and Boxwood Road for this critical infrastructure project. Traffic should avoid this area if possible and delays are to be expected. The speed limit is reduced to 30 km/h. Drivers must slowdown in work zones and pay close attention to signage.
- Commuters can expect minor delays along many streets in the City while the construction crews progress on this project. The construction will create visual distractions and minor delays for commuters. Drivers, pay close attention to signage and the construction traffic as they enter and exit these sections of the project:
- Boxwood Road, between Meredith Road and Tulsa Road.
- Griffiths Road, end to Madsen Road.
CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS | Work With Us! We are currently looking for candidates to fill the following positions: - Transportation Planning Specialist
- HR Associate - Disability Management/OHS
- Recreation Coordinator - Cultural Services
- Municipal Services Inspector - Temporary Full-time
- Buyer
- Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics
- Casual Police Information Clerks
- Roads Management Specialist - Temporary Full-Time
- Building Official
- Casuals - Police Services
- Custodian - Relief Pool
- Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
JOB POSTINGS | Meetings This Week Monday, Apr. 17: Regular Council Meeting at 7 pm. Wednesday, Apr. 19: Finance and Audit Committee Meeting at 8:30 am. Wednesday, Apr. 19: Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel at 2:00 pm. Thursday, Apr. 20: Public Hearing at 7 pm. MEETINGS If you are not able to attend or tune in live, you can always review decisions made at each Council meeting simply by reading the Council Meeting Summaries . These summaries are typically posted the day after each meeting. COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARIES | | Stay up to Date with Council, Programming and Events | | | | |
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