December 13, 2021

This week...

Let's all plan for greener giving this year, print out your own copy of the "official" Nanaimo Bar Recipe and get ready to swim & skate with Santa. Read on for more!

Photo Monitoring

If you have time to explore some of Nanaimo's parks over the holidays, don't forget to bring your phone. There are a number of Chronolog photo monitoring sites where you can capture the environmental changes to natural habitats. The images, sourced by the community, will create a time lapse to view progress. 

Here is a list of locations you will find a Chronolog photo monitoring station: 

 RESTORATION MONITORING PROGRAM

Reducing Consumption

Nanaimo, let's strive for greener giving this year! When choosing gifts, try to select experiences and items with as little packaging as possible. Shop local, shop craft fairs, shop markets or even homemade. Think edible, digital or reusable. Choose gifts that keep on giving back ♻️ not only to family and friends but also to the planet 🌏

Looking ahead to Christmas morning clean up, learn more about using the What Goes Where tool to identify items that don't belong in the blue or green carts. This year, let's make sure as little as possible ends up in the landfill. 

CITY OF NANAIMO ZERO WASTE 101

Ugly Sweater Day

National Ugly Sweater Day falls on Friday, December 17 this year. While wearing an ugly Christmas sweater, we encourage those in the community to spread kindness and Christmas cheer by connecting with others and giving to those less fortunate.

If you're willing to, tag us in your sweater selfie photos on Instagram (@cityofnanaimo) - we would love to share!

2021 UGLY SWEATER PROCLAMATION

Nanaimo Bars

Does your holiday baking include Nanaimo Bars? Did you know we have a webpage dedicated to the beloved treat. If you haven't tried the "Official Nanaimo Bar Recipe" yet, be sure to have a look. We'd love to see your creations. Tag us on Instagram. Share your favourite Nanaimo Bar recipes & tips!

NANAIMO BAR RECIPE

Skate with Santa

December 15 at the Frank Crane Arena. Join Santa on the ice between 6:30-8 pm. Prizes, hot chocolate & treats provided!

 

Skate with Santa

December 16 at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Join Santa on the ice between 6:15-7:45 pm. Prizes, hot chocolate & treats provided!

 

Starlight Skate

December 19 at the Nanaimo Ice Cemtre. Skate under the soft light stars between 4-6 pm. 

EVENTS

Swim with Santa

Slip into your swimsuit and head to the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Saturday, December 18. Santa will be in the pool between 2:30-4:30 pm. He might even dive off the diving board! Be on your best behaviour because he's checking his list. Regular admission rates will apply.  

SWIM WITH SANTA EVENT

Field Status Report

Did you know? Crews provide status reports on Nanaimo's sports fields each week. During heavy rainfall, reports are provided as needed. Before heading out to kick the ball, view the field status report to see which fields are open for play. 

VIEW THE FIELD STATUS REPORT

Sandbags Filled & Shared

Over the past few weeks, Nanaimo Public Works and Emergency Management supported the shipment of over 250,000 sandbags from Duncan to Tahsis, helping their fight against flooding.

Please ensure your home is ready for more rain this season. For residents facing flooding, fillable sandbags and sand are available at Nanaimo's Public Works Yard, 2020 Labieux Road. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT FLOOD CONTROL

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. All businesses remain open and accessible, but commuters are asked to use alternate routes whenever possible.
  • Hammond Bay Road (between Bonnie Drive and Overlook Drive) will be single-lane, alternating traffic 24 hours a day into November.
  • 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.
  • Cameron Road is closed until Dec 14 at 5pm to accommodate a crane needed for construction of the Marriott Hotel.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Work With Us!

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

  • Custodian Relief Pool - open until filled
  • Municipal Services Inspector - open until filled
  • Building Official - open until filled
  • Engineering Services Technologist - open until filled
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors - open until filled

Parks & Recreation Instructors ($20/hr)

Send resumes to Grace.Bell@nanaimo.ca as soon as possible. 

  • Basketball Skills & Drills, 4:15-5:45 pm, Tuesdays Jan 18-Feb 22 at Harewood Covered Sports Court
  • Soccer Skills & Drills 4:15-5:45 pm, Thursdays Jan 20-Feb 24 at Harewood Covered Sports Court

JOB POSTINGS

Meetings This Week

Monday, December 13: Governance and Priorities Committee at 1:00 pm

Wednesday, December 15: Finance and Audit Committee Meeting at 9:00 am

Wednesday, December 15: Special District 68 Sports Field and Recreation Committee at 5:00 pm

Thursday, December 16: Public Hearing at 7:00 pm

Did you know?

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

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