This Week... Join us in remembering lives lost in BC's worst mining disaster, get ready for Emergency Preparedness Week and participate in our Tree Voucher Program. Read on for more! | Remembering lives lost on April 28 - Canada's National Day of Mourning Observed each year across Canada on April 28, the National Day of Mourning is a time to honour and remember those who have lost their lives, suffered injuries or illnesses, or experienced a work-related tragedy. It also serves as a call to action - renewing our shared commitment to creating safer, healthier workplaces and preventing future harm. In Nanaimo, this national observance holds deep local significance. On the evening of May 3, 1887, at 5:55 pm, a series of powerful explosions tore through the No. 1 Esplanade Mine, located 260 metres beneath the surface near today’s downtown waterfront. To commemorate this tragic chapter in Nanaimo’s past, flags at all City of Nanaimo facilities will be lowered to half-mast on Friday, May 2, as the anniversary this year falls on a Saturday. | Emergency Preparedness Week, May 4 - 10 The City of Nanaimo is encouraging residents to prepare for an emergency by making a kit, drafting up a plan and signing up for the City's Voyent Alert! Emergency Notification System. Experience has shown that individual preparedness goes a long way to help people cope better - both during and after a major disaster.
Additionally, knowing the potential hazards that exist in your area, making a plan for your family and preparing an emergency kit are the key steps for emergency preparedness. For everything you need to know about preparing for a disaster, visit the Prepared BC website. | Needed: Your Input on Financing Options for Home Energy Retrofits! Have you been thinking about retrofitting your home with more energy-efficient options such as a heat pump, solar panels or new windows but find the financing options - including the City's Home Energy Retrofit Financing Program - don't suit your needs? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you! We are seeking Nanaimo homeowners (including manufactured homes) who are looking for different financing options for home energy retrofits to help us design other financing programs. Interested? Sign up for an interview with us by May 31 and find more information on Get Involved Nanaimo. SIGN UP | | MyCity Updates A potential postal strike in May could impact regular mail delivery, including important communications from the City such as property tax notices and utility user rate bills. To ensure you receive your documents on time, residents are encouraged to sign up for MyCity, the City of Nanaimo’s secure online portal.
Through MyCity, you can conveniently access your property tax information, view account balances, and receive bills directly via email - eliminating the need to wait for postal delivery. | | Tree Voucher Program Did You Know? If you are a registered property owner in the City of Nanaimo, you can participate in our tree voucher program. This means you can purchase a tree to plant on your property for a reduced cost of $25 each. The trees can be either deciduous, evergreen, coniferous or fruit and nut trees. LEARN MORE | | Waze - Road Updates The City of Nanaimo shares real-time traffic and road construction information through the Waze app. Residents can use Waze to view live updates on road closures, detours and other traffic disruptions happening throughout the city. Waze is a free, community-based navigation app, available on both mobile and desktop platforms. Download the app from Apple Store or Google Play, or visit their website. | | Information Sessions Prepare your property for wildfire season by signing up for a FREE FireSmart information session workshop: - Wednesday, May 21 from 7 to 9 pm in the Nanaimo Ice Centre Upper Lounge.
- Wednesday, May 28 from 7 to 9 pm at Beban Social Centre, Room 2
For more information, please email fireinfo@nanaimo.ca and for everything you need to know about preparing for a disaster, visit the Prepared BC website. | | Invasive Plant Month Did you know that May is invasive plant removal month in the City of Nanaimo? Join like-minded individuals and tackle invasive plants during one of our work parties. Bring your invasive plants to our DROP ZONE on Saturday, May 31 from 10 am to 2 pm for safe and free disposal. LEARN MORE | | Upcoming City Events Friday, May 2 - Pool Party! Free for those 11 to 18 years at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, 9:30 to 11 pm. Friday, May 2 - GrooveAbility Youth Dance in the Bowen Auditorium, 7 to 9 pm (cost $5, must pre-register). Call to register 250-756-5200 registration code: 139480. Saturday, May 3 - Invasive plants work party at Koram Park, 10 am to 12 pm. Call to register 250-756-5200 registration code: 137247 Sunday, May 4 - Marie Davidson BMX Bike Park, Grand Opening, 11 am Tuesday, May 6 - Invasive plants work party at Linley Valley Park, 10 am to 12 pm. Call to register 250-756-5200 registration code: 137258 Sunday, May 11 - Family Fishing Day in Colliery Dam Park, 10 am to 3 pm. Trout release at 12 pm. Sunday, May 11 - Concerts in the Park featuring Andrew Janusson in Colliery Dam Park, 1 to 2 pm (as part of Family Fishing Day) Friday, May 30 - Concerts in the Park featuring Elise Boulanger (Instrumental & Vocals) at the Bowen Park Amphiteatre, 6 to 7 pm | 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.
- 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 began on April 22 and will continue until the end of July. Traffic will be reduced to single lane alternating (SLAT) at times. Please use alternate route if possible.
- 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 PROJECTS | Work With Us! We are currently looking for candidates to fill the following positions: - Application Support Position – Temporary Full-Time
- Major Case File Specialist
- Planning Assistant
- Water/Wastewater Systems Operator-In-Training
- Casual Clerical Opportunities
- Casuals - Police Services
- Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator
- Manager, Revenue Services
- Casual Pool - Custodian Relief
- Water Technician
- Building Official
- Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
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