January 24, 2022

This week...

Adult fitness classes are returning, a Youth Attraction and Retention survey is live and if you're wondering how your property assessment will affect your taxes - read on for more!

Waste Collection Update

Garbage and recycling are back to a normal starting today, Monday, January 24, 2022. We would like to thank you for your patience during the disruption. Also, please note the Landfill is no longer waiving fees. Sign up for Service Alerts by downloading the Nanaimo Recycles app on Google Play or the App Store, or sign up on our website.

GARBAGE AND RECYCLING INFO

Property Tax Questions

Many property owners saw a significant increase in their notice of assessment this year as the valuation of a typical family home in Nanaimo increased substantially. Are you wondering how this will impact your property taxes? Learn more about your property assessment’s role in calculating your property taxes:

PROPERTY TAX FAQ'S

Fitness & Wellness

Updated Provincial Health Orders have allowed the weight rooms at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Beban Pool to open. Several fitness and wellness classes will be starting up again in February too. As soon as dates and locations have been confirmed, our website will be updated. We are excited to be able to welcome you back and help you with your fitness goals.Take a moment to flip through the latest adult classes in the Activity Guide.

REGISTER TODAY

Weight Room Attendants

Parks, Recreation & Culture is looking for enthusiastic and outgoing weight room attendants for the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Beban Pool weight room. Applicants ust have current emergency first aid. Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications, certifications and experience to Recreation Coordinator Tracy Stuart. Rate of pay is $22-$25/hr. Email parksandrecreation@nanaimo.ca. 

Te'Tuxwtun Survey & Community Conversations

Snuneymuxw First Nation, BC Housing, City of Nanaimo and Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools are collaborating to bring a new addition to Harewood and the connected community.

Te’tuxwtun (Tey-tux-tun) will:

👉Respect and realize the land to its fullest potential

👉Foster community

👉Satisfy the immediate and essential need for housing and accessible services

Until January 28th, share your hopes for Te’tuxwtun in our survey.

We also have an online Community Conversation happening over Zoom. Register now! 

 LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TE'TUXWTUN PROJECT

Youth Survey is Live!

This survey is being conducted by the Youth Attraction and Retention Committee, a group put together by the Mayor's Leaders' Table, under the direction of Mayor Krog. The City would like to hear your thoughts about lifestyle, job opportunities, education and more! Please take a few minutes to fill out and share with others.

TAKE THE YOUTH ATTRACTION AND RETENTION SURVEY

The Hub Summary

This past fall, we engaged with community members to share design concepts for “The Hub” - public space and transit improvements at Terminal Avenue and Commercial Street in downtown Nanaimo. We heard from many community members and had 952 responses for our online survey!

Now, we’d like to share what we heard from you. Your feedback will be used to refine design concepts as we move forward in the design development process. Thanks for everyone who participated!

VIEW THE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY

Meetings This Week

Monday, January 24: Governance and Priorities Committee at 1:00 pm

Wednesday, January 26: Environment Committee at 5:00 pm

Thursday, January 27: Design Advisory Panel Meeting at 5:00 pm

The Public Hearing dates that were postponed in January have been rescheduled to February 17 and 24 (both at 7:00 p.m.)

You can watch meetings live, view a list of upcoming meetings, read agendas and watch recordings of past meetings all in one place on the City website. 

MEETINGS

Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?

Up-to-date information on City construction projects:

  • Ninth Street is closed between Bruce Avenue and Plecas Crescent. Detours will be in place and commuters are asked to plan their travel accordingly and account for extra time when navigating the area.
  • Metral Drive is still an active construction site, so please expect delays and account for extra time when navigating the area. Starting Monday, January 24 it will be LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY. If you live in the area or are visiting a business, drive slowly and respect the construction zone and workers.
  • Hammond Bay Road (between Bonnie Drive and Overlook Drive) will be single-lane, alternating traffic 24 hours a day.
  • Watermain upgrades are underway on Laguna Way east of the intersection with Lost Lake Road. Commuters can expect minor delays.
  • Nottingham Drive is closed between Hammond Bay Road and Cumberland Place. Commuters should plan to access Nottingham from the north end.
  • Phase 1 of the Fourth Street Complete Street begins this week. Fourth Street between Bruce Avenue and Pine Street will be closed in both directions to through traffic starting this January 19, 2022, and will continue until the project is completed (estimated May 31, 2022).

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Work With Us!

  • Manager, VIERA
  • Watch Clerk
  • Building Official
  • Engineering Services Technologist
  • Custodian - Relief Pool
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors

 

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