July 4, 2022

This week... 

Vote for Nanaimo in the SiriusXM Music Town contest, catch an upcoming concert in the park and find a fitness class that works for you. Read on for more!
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Nanaimo is a SiriusXM Music Town Finalist

Nanaimo has been shortlisted as a SiriusXM Music Town finalist! After receiving nominations from over 400 unique towns across Canada, Nanaimo was selected as one of the top 16 finalists thanks to the passionate stories submitted by you - residents in our community.

Our community is competing against Lloydminster, AB/SK, Sylvan Lake, AB, and Estevan, SK in the West region to win an epic concert experience from Dallas Smith this fall funded by SiriusXM and Live Nation Canada.

Cast your vote at musictown.siriusxm.ca. You can increase our odds of winning by taking to social to earn rally points towards the ultimate prize using #SXMMusicTown. Voting is open until July 11.

SIRIUSXM MUSIC TOWN
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Property Taxes Are Due Today, July 4

✔️You can pay online through your bank, in person or putting a cheque in the drop box at 411 Dunsmuir St.

✔️Make sure you apply for your Home Owner Grant online

MORE INFO ON TAXES

Systems Planning Organization

If you're passionate about making Nanaimo a safe and equitable place and interested in working with others to find innovative ways of tackling homelessness, please consider joining the Board of the newly-formed Nanaimo Systems Planning Organization (SPO) Society. The SPO is seeking three directors-at-large to join the inaugural Board.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SPO BOARD

Upcoming Concerts

Grab your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and make your way to a local park for the next couple of Concerts in the Park! Waterstone Trio play Blues, Pop and Country at Pipers Lagoon Tuesday, July 5 from 6-7 pm. On Wednesday, July 6 Sol Azul will play soft Latin music at Departure Bay Kin Park from 6-7 pm. See you there!

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

Summer Fitness Classes 

Parks, Recreation & Culture are offering a variety of fitness classes all summer long. Choose from Yoga, HIIT, Bellyfit, Zumba and Pilates. Flip through the Summer Activity Guide and choose a class and location that works for you! 

SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE

Starlight Skate

Skate under the stars of the passive LED glow lights this summer at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. The next one is happening July 6 from 6:30-8 pm. Regular admission will apply. 

STARLIGHT SKATE

Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?

Up-to-date information on City construction projects:

  • Metral Drive is still under active construction, so please drive slowly, respect the new 3-way stops, and expect delays while navigating the construction zone. All businesses remain open and accessible.
  • 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.
  • Utility upgrades are taking place on Cottleview Drive and Hillside Avenue between Caldwell Street and Pacific Edge Way. Commuters can expect minor delays.
  • Fourth Street between Bruce Avenue and Pine Street is closed in both directions to through traffic, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hamilton Avenue at Pine Street will be closed to southbound right turning vehicles. Local traffic is permitted. All businesses remain open and accessible. Road closures will remain in effect until the Fourth Street Complete Street Phase 1 project is completed.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Work With Us!

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

  • Casual Labourer Pool
  • Zero Waste Coordinator
  • Building Official
  • Community Safety Officer (12)
  • Planner - Temporary Full-Time
  • Buyer - Temorary Full-Time
  • Recreation Coordinator Aquatics
  • Head Lifeguard/Instructor - Temporary Full-Time
  • Casuals - Police Services
  • Engineering Services Technologist
  • Custodian - Relief Pool
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors

JOB POSTINGS

Meetings This Week

Monday, July 4: Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 pm

Did you know? 

Council will consider third and final reading of the City Plan Bylaw 2022 No. 6600. If it passes, City Plan - Nanaimo ReImagined will be adopted as our community's roadmap moving forward. 

You can watch live meetings, 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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