November 4, 2024

This Week...

Take part in Remembrance Day events, nominate someone for a Culture award and check out the new ReWilders. Read on for more!

Remembrance Day 

Every year, November 5 to 11 is Veterans' Week, an opportunity for Canadians to honour the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of those who served to protect Canada. November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. The First Nations, Inuit and MĂ©tis people of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country. On November 11, pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. On November 11, from 10:30 am to 11 am a parade will take place in downtown, ending at the Dallas Square Cenotaph (parade route) for the ceremony. For those who cannot attend in person, it will be broadcast on Rogers TV as well as live streamed on YouTube starting at 10:45 am.

The Nanaimo Aquatic Centre pool and gym are open from 1 pm to 5 pm on November 11. All other City offices and recreation facilities are closed.

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Nanaimo 150: Did You Know?

On November 11, 1918 at 7 am, horns, whistles, and sirens spread the good news the First World War had ended. Stores closed and horses, cars and other vehicles were decorated for the occasion. A public holiday was proclaimed throughout the province.

The ReWilders 

The ReWilders are imaginative, sci-fi inspired creatures designed by local youth in a collaborative public engagement workshop led by artist Robert Turriff. Eleven youth participated in the free workshop where they created unique, small-scale designs inspired by themes of ecology and plant life. The resulting creatures (Chopper and Jeremy) were chosen by participating youth for large-scale fabrication by the artist. The collaborative effort undertaken by the artist in the development of the artwork, represents an intentional process of fostering dialogue, facilitating community involvement and encouraging active engagement and participation by Nanaimo’s youth in the City’s cultural landscape.

CHECK IT OUT!

Culture Award Nominations

The City of Nanaimo is seeking nominations from the community for the 2025 Culture Awards and the deadline is December 2! The awards recognize outstanding organizations, groups and individuals in arts and culture.

This is the community's opportunity to recognize people and groups they believe have contributed significantly to making Nanaimo a culturally vibrant city. Recipients will be recognized at a special FREE celebration at the Port Theatre on Wednesday, April 16, 2025

NOMINATE SOMEONE

Glow in the Dark Skate

Come enjoy a memorable experience on November 5 from 6:30 pm - 8 pm with Glow in the Dark Skate at Frank Crane Arena. 

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Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?

Here’s a list of up-to-date information on City construction projects. When approaching construction zones, please make sure to slow down, follow any detours that may be in place and obey all signage and traffic personnel instructions. Remember that construction zone speed limits are 30 km/hr unless otherwise posted. Thank you for your patience!

Midtown Gateway Phase 2B

  • Powder Works Road is now open to vehicle traffic, cyclists, pedestrians and the #30 bus, and replaces the Bowen and Rosstown intersection as the new access point for Rosstown Road. Rosstown Road is now permanently closed to vehicles access from Bowen Road.
  • Expect delays and single lane traffic on Bowen, Rosstown, Northfield and Boxwood Roads
  • The traffic signals at Northfield and Boxwood Road have changed, use extra care.
  • The south access to Beban Park will be closed 24 hours per day. Please exit the park from the other end. All park amenities and programs remain open and accessible.
  • All businesses remain open.

Learn more about this project: Midtown Gateway

Midtown Water Supply Project

  • Expect minor delays during the day in the following areas:
    • Bowen Road between Pryde Avenue and Meredith Road.
    • Labieux Road between Kenworth Road and Beban Parkway.
    • Madsen Road between Boxwood Road and East Wellington Road.
    • Off Jingle Pot Road at the Black Diamond Drive intersection.
  • All businesses in all these remain open and accessible.
  • The trailway between Third Street, VIU and the Black Diamond neighbourhood is closed, this area is an active construction site.

Learn more about this project: Midtown Water Supply Upgrades

Commercial Street Improvements – Wharf to Church Street

  • Businesses on Commercial Street remain open as usual and pedestrian access along the street is open.
  • FREE 2-hour street parking is available downtown for the duration of the project.
  • Commercial Street between Wharf and Church Street is closed to vehicles.

Learn more about this project: Commercial Street Improvements - Wharf to Church Street

Townsite Area Utility Upgrades - Phase 1

  • Sections of Oakley Street will be closed for sewer upgrades starting November 4 – open to local traffic only.

Learn more about this project: Townsite Area Utility Upgrades - Phase 1

 

Buttertubs Drive Water Main Upgrade

  • Construction will be starting on Buttertubs Drive from Bowen Road to the end.
  • Typical construction hours are Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm.
  • Commuters are encouraged to avoid this area if possible. If that is not possible, expect delays and account for extra time when navigating the area.
  • Residents should be prepared to move their vehicles and park them out of the construction zone.
  • On Buttertubs Drive, traffic will be single lane alternating.

Learn more about this project: Buttertubs Drive Water Main Upgrade

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
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Work With Us!

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

  • Operation Shift Supervisor
  • Police Information Clerk
  • Lifeguard/Instructor
  • Manager, Financial Services & Special Projects
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
  • Planning Assistant
  • Casuals - Police Services
  • Building Official
  • Casual Clerical Opportunities
  • Casual Pool - Custodian Relief

JOB POSTINGS
A view from the Mayor's chair in the Shaw auditorium looking toward the audience

Meetings This Week

Monday, November 4: Council meeting in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre starting at 7 pm.

Wednesday, November 6: Special District 68 Sports Field and Recreation Committee in the SARC Board Room at 1 pm.

Thursday, November 7: Board of Variance in the SARC Board Room at 4 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
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Recap of City News

City of Nanaimo announces selection of 2025 Temporary Public Art projects

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