October 16, 2023

This Week...

Join us for the Great Shakeout, get ready for a test of our emergency alert system and participate in a Family Fishing Challenge. Read on for more!

Drop, Cover and Hold!

An earthquake could happen at any time, and in fact, there are thousands of minor earthquakes in BC every year. Are you ready for the big one? You may only have seconds to react before strong shaking knocks you down and things around you begin to fall.

Practice makes perfect, or in this case, practice creates instinct! On October 19 at 10:19 am, drop, cover and hold. Listen for the drill on our local radio stations, 102.3 FM The Wave or 106.9 FM The Wolf.

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Voyent Alert!

Have you downloaded the Voyent Alert! app or registered for emergency notifications yet? Also, beginning at 10:19 a.m. on October 19, the City of Nanaimo will be testing our emergency alert system. Register ahead of time and see how your alerts and notifications will come through in a large-scale emergency such as an earthquake.

Go to www.nanaimo.ca/goto/alerts to register for email, voice (phone call) or text-based alerts, and to learn more about the Voyent Alert! app!

EMERGENCY ALERTS

Fall Family Fishing

Join us for a fun Fall Family Fishing Challenge from October 20 to 28. A trout release will kick off this event on October 20 at noon at Colliery Dam Park (lower dam).

Between October 20 to 28, visit one of our local lakes:

  • Westwood Lake
  • Long Lake
  • Green Lake
  • Brannen Lake
  • Colliery Dam
  • Diver Lake

Take a photo of your catch next to a business card for size reference, post on social media and tag #fishingforfunNanaimo & #PRCfallfishingchallenge or email your name and photo to parksandrecreation@nanaimo.ca, for a chance to win daily prizes including the Event Grand Prize Draw of a 4 Hour Fishing Charter from Rugged Westcoast Sport Fishing for 4 people!

Age categories: Children (0-10 yrs), Youth (11-18yrs), and Adults (18+yrs)

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Park Avenue Concept Plan – We want to hear from you!

A draft 'Park Avenue Concept Plan' was completed with five possible design options for the City-owned property at 933 Park Ave. These options are based on public and stakeholder input received during an engagement process in 2022.

We want to hear your thoughts on the options. Visit www.getinvolvednanaimo.ca to review the options and provide your feedback by filling out the survey before November 3, 2023.

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Fall GoByBike Weeks

Make sure to visit our celebration stations between October 16-29 to join in on the fun:

🚴 October 18, 4-6 p.m. - Stevie Smith Bike Park at the upper parking lot
🚴 October 20, 4-6 p.m. - Front Street across from the Port Theatre
🚴‍ October 21, 12-4 p.m. - Vancouver Island University at Discover Fest in the Quad
🚴‍ October 23, 4-6 p.m. - Parkway Trail at Tourism Nanaimo Centre
🚴‍ October 25, 4-6 p.m. - E&N at Giggleswick Place across from Brooks Landing
🚴 October 27, 4-6 p.m. - Rotary Field House

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Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?

Up-to-date information on City construction projects:

Midtown Water Supply and Midtown Gateway Projects:

  • The trail that connects VIU, the Black Diamond neighbourhood and Third Street is closed to the public. This area is an active construction site for the installation of the water supply main. Construction traffic will enter and exit the work zone at Third Street across from the Rotary Field House.
  • East Wellington Road from Westwood Road to Bowen Road is an active construction site, use an alternate route over for the next couple months. Expect delays and intermittent road closures, construction traffic will be entering and exiting frequently from the work zones on the roadway shoulders. Speed limit is 30km/h 24 hours per day.
  • East Wellington Road will be closed to all west-bound vehicle traffic along the construction work zone between Madsen Road and Bowen Road. All businesses remain accessible, local traffic to access the business please follow the signage off Bowen for the detour to enter eastbound into this work zone.
  • East Wellington Road remains open to cyclists and pedestrians during this time. Cyclists are encouraged to dismount and walk. Watch for sidewalk closures and detours.
  • The Parkway Trail Parking Lot at Westwood Road and East Wellington Road is closed to the public. The Parkway Trail is still accessible.
  • Thank you for your patience!

Terminal Avenue

  • Kinetic Construction, on behalf of the Salvation Army, will be starting work on the corner of Esplanade and Nicol Street
  • Terminal Avenue upgrades will be ongoing between Commercial Street and Esplanade Street
  • Commercial Street, between Museum Way and Terminal Avenue will be closed to vehicles each day starting Tuesday October 10. Businesses will still be accessible during working hours by foot.
  • The mid-block crosswalk at Gordon Street is closed until the installation of the new signals, expected late this year
    • Pedestrians please use the crosswalks at Commercial Street and Esplanade for safe crossing
  • Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction
  • Speed limit will be reduced as this will be an active construction zone
  • Obey all signs and traffic control persons

Fifth/Bruce Intersection Upgrade

  • Typical construction hours are Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm.
  • Expect delays and account for extra time when navigating the area.
  • Obey all signs and traffic control persons.

Albert/Fourth Complete Streets and Utility Upgrade project:

  • Albert Street will be closed to all vehicle traffic between Pine and Kennedy Streets until November 1
  • Closure will be in effect 24 hours per day
  • Please use an alternate route to avoid delays
  • Obey all signs and traffic control persons, who are there for your safety
  • Albert Street will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians during this time

Ross Road Watermain Upgrade

  • Construction work is continuing on Ross Road between Summit Road and Collishaw Road
  • Typical construction hours are Monday to Thursday, 7 am to 7 pm
  • Commuters are encouraged to avoid this area if possible. If that is not possible, expect delays and account for extra time when navigating the area
  • Detours will be instituted where possible
  • Obey all signs and traffic control persons

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
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Work With Us!

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

  • Engineering Development Technician - Permanent Full-Time
  • Building Official - Permanent Full-Time
  • Financial Analyst - Temporary Full-Time
  • Casual Clerical Opportunities
  • Municipal Services Inspector - Temporary Full-Time
  • Roads Management Specialist - Temporary Full-Time
  • Casuals - Police Services
  • Custodian - Relief Pool
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors

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

Meetings This Week

Monday, October 16: Regular Council Meeting in the Shaw Auditorium starting at 7 pm.

Wednesday, October 18: Finance and Audit Committee Meeting in the Shaw Auditorium starting at 9 am.

MEETINGS

 

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
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