December 9, 2024

This Week...

Find out how to get your 2025 curbside collection calendar, celebrate Winterfest downtown and listen to the latest Sweet Layered podcast. Read on for more!

Curbside Collection Calendars

The 2025 curbside collection calendars are ready and there are a few options to get your hands on one.

The Nanaimo Recycles app (available on the Apple App Store and GooglePlay) is the best option. The app can be set to send reminders leading up to and on collection day, can be used to glance at future collection days and the City pushes out updates on the app when there are weather delays or other unpredictable collection updates.

If you don’t have access to a smart phone or prefer not to use an app, the "My Schedule" reminder system on the City website offers a simple way to help you remember your waste collection day. Using just your address, access your own personalized Curbside Collection Schedule.

For residents that would like a printout of their schedule, you can visit any of the following City buildings:

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Drop-In Pottery Studio

The Bowen Park Pottery Studio has all the tools, equipment and supplies available for you to work on your projects independently. Children, when accompanied by an adult, are welcome (both must register). Teens who have taken a pottery class are welcome to work independently on projects. No instruction, but some guidance, is provided during the drop-in times.

Clay may be purchased for $35 (including tax) per 22-pound bag, which includes all firing and glazing fees. It can be purchased during office hours Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm in person or over the phone. The drop-in cost is $14 per session. Harbour City Seniors Members can access the starred* drop-in sessions for $7 per session. Make sure to dress for mess; aprons are not provided.

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Winterfest comes to Downtown Nanaimo

Nanaimo's downtown and Old City Quarter are adding festive cheer this December with Winterfest, featuring late night shopping between 5 pm and 8 pm on December 12 and 19 staged by the Downtown Nanaimo Business Association. There will be activities in Diana Krall plaza, including music and food trucks. Free parking is available in City-owned parkades and along downtown streets after 5 pm and all day on weekends. In addition, the City is offering 2 hour free on-street parking and on Levels 2 and 3 of the Bastion parkade before 5 pm on weekdays.

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The Sweet Layered Podcast presents: Budget!

On this episode of The Sweet Layered Podcast, we chat with Chief Administrative Officer Dale Lindsay and General Manager of Corporate Services Laura Mercer. We’re breaking down the 2025-2029 Draft Financial Plan - a blueprint for investing in public safety, housing, infrastructure and sustainability for a community of over 100,000 residents. Find out how this plan balances today’s needs with tomorrow’s priorities.

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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 Project

  • Use caution and expect delays in the following areas:
    • Single lane alternating traffic on Boxwood Road.
    • 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.
  • All businesses in these areas 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 Project

Commercial Street Improvements – Wharf to Church Street

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 water and 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

  • Expect delays and single-lane-alternating traffic on Buttertubs Drive, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm.
    • Avoid the area if possible.

Learn more about this project: Buttertubs Drive Water Main Upgrade

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Work With Us!

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

  • Manager, Police Support Services
  • Trades Supervisor - Parks
  • Client Support Specialist - Temporary Full-Time
  • Casual Pool - Custodian Relief
  • Building Official
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
  • Planning Assistant
  • Casuals - Police Services
  • Casual Clerical Opportunities

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

Meetings This Week

Wednesday, Dec. 11: Finance and Audit Committee Meeting, in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre's Shaw Auditorium starting at 9 am.

Friday, Dec. 13: Mayor's Leaders' Table, in the Service and Resource Centre Boardroom starting at 8:30 am.

Monday, Dec. 16: Regular Council Meeting, in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre's Shaw Auditorium starting at 7 pm.

 

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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
City of Nanaimo news and events

Recap of City News

2025 Curbside Collection Calendars are ready but delivery is delayed

More free parking comes to downtown

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Stay up to Date with Council, Programming and Events