April 7, 2026

This Week...

Help us celebrate Water to Earth Month, get your tickets for the 2026 Culture Awards and register for trail running. Read on for more!

Water to Earth Month

Beginning with World Water Day (March 22) and ending with Earth Day (April 22), Water to Earth Month celebrates water, the resource that is essential to all life and the Earth, the place we call home. The month is all about learning about and the steps we can take to protect and conserve our natural environment.

Rainwater Harvesting Workshop

This presentation focuses on rainwater system components and how water quality is maintained. It outlines single-family residential property uses, but the concepts apply to all types and sizes of rainwater system designs and installations.This is a free event but participants must pre-register to attend.

Wednesday, April 8 | 5 to 7 pm | FREE | Course code: 151363
Beban Park Social Centre

Register today by calling Parks, Recreation and Culture at 250-756-5200 or online.

Cottle Creek Watershed Walk As part of Water 2 Earth Month

Join local experts from the Friends of Cottle Creek and RDN Drinking Water and Watershed Protection staff to learn more about the restoration and monitoring projects happening in Cottle Creek. This is a free event but participants must pre-register to attend. 

Saturday, April 11 | 10:30 am to 12:30 pm | FREE | Course code: 162088
Meet at Cottle Creek on Nottingham Rd

Register today by calling Parks, Recreation and Culture at 250-756-5200 or online.

Invasive Species Removal Workshop

Hunter Jarratt (“Invasive Species Guy”) is a conservationist, ecological restoration consultant and a business owner with a passion for environmental protection. “Broombusters” started in 2006 in response to the community’s growing concern about the spread of Scotch Broom. Also, Team WaterSmart will be giving free native plants and seeds to participants. Please register to attend.

Wednesday, April 15 | 6 to 8 pm | FREE | Course code: 151364
Bowen Park Complex

Register today by calling Parks, Recreation and Culture at 250-756-5200 or online.

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2026 Culture Awards

Each year at the City’s Culture Awards, our recipients are honoured with a unique, locally created art piece. Last year, we were privileged to have Dave Bodaly, Knowledge Keeper from Snuneymuxw First Nation, create the gifts and join us at the ceremony to share their meaning before presenting them to our award winners. The beautifully crafted cedar hats made from Red Cedar and, in some cases, adorned with wool in remembrance of the Woolly Dogs of Snuneymuxw, were a highlight of the evening!

This year, a new artist has been commissioned to create the artwork that will be gifted to our 2026 award recipients. Join us on Tuesday, April 14 for a free evening of celebration, joy and entertainment as we honour this year’s outstanding contributors to culture in Nanaimo. Tickets are free but must be reserved!

Photos by Sean Fenzl Photography

TICKETS

Trail Running

Is it true that trail runners have more fun? Join us and find out! You will run with an experienced leader that will cover trail running techniques, gear, hydration, navigation, safety and much more.

Please wear good running/trail shoes and be in good physical health. Locations will vary. This program is suitable for all levels of runners.

Instructor: Sarah Worden

Wednesday, April 8 to May 13 | 9:30 to 11 am | $65/6 | Course code: 161307
First Class: Westwood Lake First Beach. Register here.

Wednesday, May 20 to Jun 24 | 9:30 to 11 am | $65/6 | Course code: 161308
First Class: Westwood Lake First Beach. Register here.

Register today by calling Parks, Recreation and Culture at 250-756-5200 or online.

FAME

FAME (Fitness and Mobility Exercise) is a group exercise program developed for people who have had a stroke or other neuro-protective needs like Parkinsons and MS, who have some standing and walking ability. 

Tuesday/Friday, Apr 14 to May 22 | 11:30 am-2:30 pm | $108/9 | 160332 | Beban Park

Register today by calling Parks, Recreation and Culture at 250-756-5200 or online.

Spring Flowers

BC has many flowers native to our area including the Trillium which will be starting to bloom. Why not explore the great outdoors this week and enjoy some of Nanaimo's beautiful trails to see some of our many early bloomers along our wooded paths?

NANAIMO PARKS

Municial Boundary AAP

A reminder that the Alternative Approval Process for the proposed municipal boundary extension is underway. If you support the extension, no action is needed. If you are opposed to the extension, please submit a completed elector response form. Forms are available at City Hall and on our website. One response per eligible voter.

Deadline is April 13, 2026 at 4:30 pm. Boundary extension details.

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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.

  • Expect single lane alternating traffic on Third St between Pine St and Howard Ave. Consider alternative routes to avoid delays.
  • Expect 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.
  • Expect single lane alternating traffic on Godfrey Rd between Grace Place and Dunster Rd and on Dunster Rd between Godfrey Rd and Maureen Way.
  • Expect delays due to single lane alternating traffic along Hammond Bay Rd at Rutherford Rd intersection while crews commence working on replacing the traffic signals. Traffic signals at Hammond Bay Rd and Rutherford Rd intersection will not be operational and will be manually controlled.
  • Expect delays due to single lane alternating traffic along Hammond Bay Rd at Turner Rd and McGirr Rd intersection while crews work on replacing a sanitary sewer. Traffic signals at Hammond Bay Rd and Turner Rd intersection will not be operational and will be manually controlled.
  • Expect delays due to single lane alternating traffic along Turner Rd from Hammond Bay Rd to Kenning Pl intersection 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.
  • Expect delays or detours due to 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.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
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Work With Us!

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

  • Specialized Unit Support Clerk
  • Police Technical Support Specialist
  • Engineering Development Technician (TFT)
  • Lifeguard/Instructor (PPT)
  • Casual Pool - Custodian Relief
  • Casual Clerks - Finance
  • Community Safety Officers
  • Water Technician
  • Seasonal Recreation Leader II - Inclusion Vacancies
  • Planner I
  • Aquatic Supervisor
  • Lifeguard/Instructor
  • Lifeguard/Instructor (TFT)
  • Casual Arena Maintenance Worker
  • Building Official
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
  • Casual Clerk Opportunities
  • Casuals - Police Services

JOB POSTINGS
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Meetings This Week

Wednesday, April 8: Public Safety Committee Meeting in the SARC Boardroom starting at 4 pm.

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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