This Week... It's Local Government Awareness week, a fire ban is in place and Concerts in the Parks heads to Maffeo Sutton Park. Read on for more! | Fire Ban A fire ban went into effect on May 7 at 12 pm throughout the Coastal Fire Centre, including within the City of Nanaimo. This means the following are not allowed: - Campfires
- Backyard burning
- Beach fires
- Burn barrels and burn cages
- Fireworks and sky lanterns
- Binary exploding targets
- Air curtain burners and controlled air incinerators
The following are allowed for cooking and heating: - Cooking and heating devices fuelled by propane, natural gas, naphtha, kerosene, charcoal briquettes, or electricity
- Barbecues, grills, smokers, and portable or fixed cooking devices
- Outdoor cooking appliances with a flame height less than 15 cm
Park and trail users are reminded that smoking and fires are not permitted in City parks or on City trails. Please do your part to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires and protect our community. | Concerts in the Parks This Friday, kick off the long weekend with a Concert in the Park and a delicious meal! Head down to Maffeo to see Murfitt and Main starting at 6 pm and enjoy some tasty eats for Food Truck Friday! Murfitt & Main plumb the depths of country, bluegrass, and western swing, playing home-made songs steeped in the living tradition of roots music. Their original songs possess a clarity rooted in the musical traditions of rural Canada, in a contemporary voice. Heartbreak, honky-tonks, whiskey, unions, religion, the Canadian terrain, and the Berlin wall are all fair game in their songwriting. Sweet vocal harmonies draw listeners in adding that high lonesome country sound to the mix. CONCERTS IN THE PARKS LINE-UP | | Long Weekend Vibes May long weekend is coming up and that means there will be limited hours at City facilities. City offices and recreation centres will be closed on Monday, May 18 with the exception of the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, which is open from 12-4 pm. Have a fun and safe long weekend, Nanaimo! | | Invasive Plant Removal Month Invasive Plant Removal Month continues with an Invasive Plant Work Party at East Wellington Park on May 17. Join like-minded individuals and tackle invasive plants. All necessary equipment and training provided. Watch this video above to learn about one sneaky invasive, Daphne, that can cause a lot of issues to our parks. You can tackle invasive plants like Daphne in your own yard and drop them off for free at the Drop Zone located in Bowen Park's lower parking lot off Wall St on May 30 from 10 am to 2 pm. MORE INFORMATION | Luminous Paths - Call for Artists We are seeking proposals for temporary public art as part of the 2027 Luminous Paths festival taking place in February 2027. This month-long festival is a winter celebration of light, art, land and community. If you are interested, visit the Luminous Paths page on the City website for more information and to submit a proposal. Deadline to submit is June 14, 2026. MORE INFORMATION Photo credit: Sean Fenzl | | Local Government Awareness Week This week is Local Government Awareness Week. As your local government, we provide the services that impact you on a daily basis, from the roads you drive to work on to the water coming out of your tap to the fields your kids play sports on. We keep you safe through our police, fire and bylaw services as well as building permitting and inspections. Also, we support governance through Council and committee meetings and running local elections. Speaking of elections, one is coming up on October 17. Are you or do you know someone turning 18 before election day? Get on the Future Voters List to make voting easier come election day. | | Sea Level Rise Plan - Phase 2 With over 30 km of coastline, Nanaimo is fortunate to have these natural spaces that provide endless community and environmental benefits. As climate change causes sea levels to rise, we will need to develop resilient strategies to help our community respond to coastal changes. The City of Nanaimo, working with Snuneymuxw First Nation, is developing a Sea Level Rise (SLR) Management Plan to guide coastal adaptation solutions for areas of Nanaimo at risk of coastal flooding. With Phase 1 complete, we are entering Phase 2. You can participate through a survey beginning on May 19 and attend an information session on May 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre's Dodd Narrows Room A. Visit Get Involved Nanaimo for more information on this project. LEARN MORE | | Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week? Here’s a list of up-to-date information on City construction projects. For more information on Nanaimo construction projects, visit the current Construction page on the City's website. - The Beban Parkway at the Bowen Rd and Boxwood Rd intersection will be closed 24 hours per day from April 27 to May 27 for road repairs. Use alternate access points for both Beban Park and Beban Plaza.
- The intersection at Third St and Pine St is closed 24 hrs per day until May 25. Detours are in place.
- Third St between Howard Ave and Pine St is closed 24 hrs per day until August 13. Detours are in place.
- Single lane alternating traffic and, at times, eastbound lane closures on Jingle Pot Rd at the intersection of Holland Rd. Eastbound traffic watch for possible detour using Holland Rd and Ashlee Rd.
- Single lane alternating traffic on Godfrey Rd between Grace Place and Dunster Rd and on Dunster Rd between Godfrey Rd and Maureen Way.
- Single lane alternating traffic along Hammond Bay Rd at Rutherford Rd intersection while crews work on repaving sidewalks around the intersection. Traffic signals at Hammond Bay Rd and Rutherford Rd intersection will not be operational and will be manually controlled.
- Single lane alternating traffic along Hammond Bay Rd at Turner Rd and McGirr Rd intersection while crews work on replacing the traffic signals. The existing traffic signals at Hammond Bay Rd and Turner Rd intersection will not be operational and will be manually controlled.
- Single lane alternating traffic along Turner Rd from Hammond Bay Rd to Kenning Pl and into Tweedsmuir Cres while crews work on replacing a sanitary sewer and a watermain. Traffic signals at Hammond Bay Rd and Turner Rd intersection will not be operational and will be manually controlled.
- Single lane alternating traffic or road closures on Applecross Rd between Dover Rd and Calinda St while crews work on asphalt paving and intersection crossing improvements.
Note: All businesses in the construction areas are open unless otherwise posted. When approaching construction zones, please make sure to slow down and obey all signage and traffic personnel instructions. Remember that construction zone speed limits are 30 km/hr unless otherwise posted. If you know your commute is taking you through any of the areas below, please allow for additional time and plan ahead. CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS | Work With Us! We are currently looking for candidates to fill the following positions: - Specialized Unit Support Clerk
- Casuals - Police Services
- Aquatic Supervisor
- Financial Analyst
- Police Technical Support Specialist
- Engineering Development Technician
- Lifeguard/Instructors
- Casual Pool - Custodian Relief
- Community Safety Officers
- Water Technician
- Senior Recreation Leader II - Inclusion Vacancies
- Planner I
- Casual Clerical Opportunities
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