November 12, 2024

This Week...

Congratulations to the 2024 PWABC Award winner (Nanaimo's very own Shawna Drinnan!), tune in to this week's podcast with Nanaimo RCMP Superintendent Andrew Burton and join in on the GoByBike Film Festival. Read on for more!

2024 PWABC Award

We are proud to congratulate Shawna Drinnan, Water Resources Specialist at the City of Nanaimo on being selected as a winner for the 2024 Public Works Industry Awards by the Public Works Association of British Columbia as the Women’s Public Works Ambassador. Shawna Drinnan has been an invaluable asset to the Water Resources Section of Public Works in Nanaimo for more than five years. Shawna is currently serving as the Project Manager for Nanaimo’s largest Water Supply project, the Midtown Water Supply valued at over $55 million. Shawna’s unwavering commitment, expertise, and collaborative spirit exemplify the qualities deserving of the Woman’s Public Works Ambassador Award.

The Sweet Layered Podcast

On this episode, we sit down with Superintendent Andrew Burton, Nanaimo’s new top cop and officer in charge of the RCMP detachment. Andrew shares his vision for the future, reflect on his roots in Port Alberni and tells stories from his career across Canada. Tune in as we discuss recruitment, employee wellness and much more!

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GoByBike Film Festival 

Join us at VIU's Malaspina Theatre on Saturday, November 16 from 5 to 8 pm for an evening filled with thrilling bike-related films, interactive workshops and community bonding. Whether you're a cycling enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, this event has something for everyone.

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Be Winter Ready

We are fortunate to live in a place where we can enjoy our outdoor spaces in relative comfort year-round. However, our mild climate can turn stormy, especially during winter. Trails, boardwalks, bridges, stairs and playground equipment can become slippery and hazardous when there is rain, snow and ice. After a rainstorm or a snow melt, rivers can experience high flow conditions, please exercise extreme caution when using trails along riverbanks.

To report any concerns or issues in Nanaimo's parks and trails, please call
250-756-5200 or email parksandrecreation@nanaimo.ca

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Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?

Here’s a list of up-to-date information on City construction projects. When approaching construction zones, please make sure to slow down, follow any detours that may be in place and obey all signage and traffic personnel instructions. Remember that construction zone speed limits are 30 km/hr unless otherwise posted. Thank you for your patience!

Midtown Gateway Phase 2B

  • Use caution and expect delays in the following areas:
    • Single lane alternating traffic on Boxwood Road.
    • Bowen Road, between Northfield and Labieux, is back to 4 lane traffic but will remain as temporary surface conditions over the winter.
    • Vehicle access to/from Rosstown Road at Bowen Road is now permanently closed.
      • Use Powder Works Road to access Rosstown Road.
    • Watch for temporary surface conditions at the intersection of Boxwood Road and Northfield Road.
    • The south access to Beban Park will be closed 24 hours per day. Please exit the park from the other end. All park amenities and programs remain open and accessible.
  • All businesses remain open.

Learn more about this project: Midtown Gateway

Midtown Water Supply Project

  • Expect minor delays during the day in the following areas:
    • Bowen Road between Pryde Avenue and Meredith Road.
    • Labieux Road between Kenworth Road and Beban Parkway.
    • Madsen Road between Boxwood Road and East Wellington Road.
    • Off Jingle Pot Road at the Black Diamond Drive intersection.
  • All businesses in all these remain open and accessible.
  • The trailway between Third Street, VIU and the Black Diamond neighbourhood is closed, this area is an active construction site.

Learn more about this project: Midtown Water Supply Project

Commercial Street Improvements – Wharf to Church Street

  • Businesses on Commercial Street remain open as usual and pedestrian access along the street is open.
  • FREE 2-hour street parking is available downtown for the duration of the project.
  • Commercial Street between Wharf and Church Street is closed to vehicles.

Learn More about this project: Commercial Street Improvements - Wharf to Church Street

Townsite Area Utility Upgrades - Phase 1

  • Sections of Oakley Street will be closed for sewer upgrades starting November 4 – open to local traffic only.

Learn more about this project: Townsite Area Utility Upgrades - Phase 1

Buttertubs Drive Water Main Upgrade

  • Expect delays and single-lane-alternating traffic on Buttertubs Drive, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5pm.
    • Avoid the area if possible.

Learn more about this project: Buttertubs Drive Water Main Upgrade

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
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Work With Us!

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

  • Administrative Coordinator - Allocations
  • Operation Shift Supervisor
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
  • Planning Assistant
  • Casuals - Police Services
  • Building Official
  • Casual Clerical Opportunities
  • Casual Pool - Custodian Relief

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

Meetings This Week

Wednesday, November 13: Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness Meeting in the SARC Board Room at 4 pm.

Thursday, November 14: Design Advisory Panel Meeting in the SARC Board Room at 5 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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Recap of City News

Visibility, safe distances and alert driving; road safety encouraged for all

Neil Surkan appointed as City of Nanaimo’s newest poet laureate

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