March 28, 2022

This week... 

Residents are encouraged to participate in two important surveys, sign up to help organize Spring GoByBike and the City is looking for Canada Day food vendors. Read on for more!

Food Vendors Apply Today

The City of Nanaimo is looking for concession/food vendors for Canada Day celebrations! 🍁Interested parties must fill out a Food Vendors Package and Island Health application to operate. The deadline to submit the completed package is May 4, 2022. 

VENDORS APPLY TODAY 

Cycling Enthusiasts Wanted

The City of Nanaimo GoByBike team is looking for committed individuals who are passionate about the environment, share a love for cycling and wish to promote the use of bicycles to join the GoByBike Planning Team. Please consider one of these roles:

  • Committee Member
  • Event Volunteer
  • Sponsor/Partner

The next GoByBike event is scheduled for May 30 - June 5, 2022. We need help from a diverse community members who can bring their own experience and learnings to the table and help to plan something really exciting. If you are interested in joining or if you have any questions please email gobybike@nanaimo.ca.

CYCLING WITH CITY OF NANAIMO

Design Advisory Panel

The City of Nanaimo is recruiting for two volunteer at-large positions on the Design Advisory Panel. The panel considers development permits in relation to guidelines, principles and conformance with the Official Community Plan and reports their findings and opinions to Council. Applicants should be familiar with urban design guidelines, design principles and have the skills necessary to assist staff in establishing guidelines. Applications can be downloaded or picked up at City Hall (455 Wallace Street) and accepted until 3:30 pm on Friday, April 8, 2022. 

DESIGN PANEL ADVISORY INFO & APPLICATION

2022 Street Banners

Parks, Recreation & Culture have shared the latest street banners! The theme ‘Growing and Thriving in Nanaimo’ banner design by artist Roz MacLean celebrates the benefits of gardening in 2022, which has been named the Year of the Garden across Canada.

Rendered in bright contrasting colours with simple and striking graphics, the banners give a view into the ground, foregrounding deep roots and the beautiful blooms they support.

Learn more about Culture & Events by signing up to receive their Love Arts Nanaimo Newsletter. 

LOVE ARTS NANAIMO E-NEWS

REIMAGINE NANAIMO

Don't miss the drop-in Community Information Session taking place tomorrow March 29 from 3 - 8 pm. We invite you to come by and learn about key directions in the Draft City Plan - Nanaimo ReImagined. Ask questions, talk with project team members, complete the survey and enter a fun give-away. Activities for kids too! 

If you can't make it, that's okay, just visit www.getinvolvednanaimo.ca and review the Draft City Plan - Nanaimo ReImagined and provide your feedback in the final survey before it closes April 8, 2022.

REIMAGINE NANAIMO PROJECT PAGE & SURVEY

Community News

Addressing Capacity in Nanaimo's North End

The Nanaimo & Ladysmith School District is seeking feedback on North End Nanaimo capacity via ThoughtExchange. Please participate by Friday, April 1, 2022

LEARN MORE

North Slope Interceptor Erosion Protection Work

The North Slope Interceptor pipe carries wastewater from Lantzville and north Nanaimo to the Wellington Pump Station. Waves have eroded some of the beach and exposed some sections of the interceptor pipe. The project would add cobble fill and four rocky headlands to cover and protect the exposed section of the interceptor pipeline.

LEARN MORE

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 and Enterprise Way to Turner Road is now LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY, so please detour on Highway 19a. If you live in the area or are visiting a business, drive slowly, respect the new 3-way stops, and please expect delays while navigating the construction zone.
  • 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.
  • Fourth Street between Bruce Avenue and Pine Street is closed in both directions to through traffic, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hamilton Avenue at Pine Street will be closed to southbound right turning vehicles. Local traffic is permitted. All businesses remain open and accessible. Road closures will remain in effect until May 2022 when the Fourth Street Complete Street Phase 1 project is completed.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Work With Us!

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

  • Recreation Coordinator - Temporary full-time
  • Human Resources Assistant - Temporary full-time
  • Buyer - Temporary full-time
  • Traffic Service Person
  • Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics
  • Planner - Temporary full-time
  • Head Lifeguard/Instructor - Temporary full-time
  • Major Case File Clerk
  • Casuals - Police Services
  • Client Support Specialist
  • Engineering Services Technologist
  • Custodian - Relief Pool
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors

JOB POSTINGS

Meetings This Week

Mon, Mar 28: Governance and Priorities Committee at 1:00 pm

Wed, Mar 30: Environment Committee at 5:00 pm

Did you know? 

The City of Nanaimo is accepting applications for two volunteer Design Advisory Panel at-large members for a three-year term ending April 2025 or as determined by Council.

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

MEETINGS

Here's a recap of last week's City News

CITY NEWSROOM

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