June 27, 2022

This week... 

Canada Day festivities take place, a call for the Temporary Public Art Program and summer has finally arrived (we think). Read on for more!

Design Commercial - Downtown Reimagined

This concept plan, endorsed by Council, sees improvements to Commercial Street integrated with other projects such as Diana Krall Plaza improvements, the redevelopment of 1 Commercial Street (former A&B Sound building), 6 Commercial Street (former Jean Burns property) and transit improvements along the 500 block of Terminal Avenue.

Watch the virtual fly-throughs and see the new concepts come to life in the video above. This vision is a result of some great ideas which came forward during the Design Commercial: Downtown Reimagined public engagement phases.

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Last call for Election Workers!

Want to earn some extra money while helping the democratic process in our community? Apply to work at the 2022 Municipal General Election. You must be available for training in September and to work on election day, Saturday, October 15. Applications are open until end of day this Wednesday, June 29. 

APPLY NOW!
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Tax deadline coming up.

Your 2022 property taxes are due by next Monday (July 4). You can make a payment online through your bank, in person at the Service & Resource Centre (411 Dunsmuir St) or by putting a cheque in the drop box outside the Service & Resource Centre. Don't forget to claim your Home Owner Grant online through the Province of BC. 

PROPERTY TAXES
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Call to Artists for Projects in 2023

The Temporary Public Art Program offers artists of diverse backgrounds and skillsets the opportunity to create artwork for public spaces in Nanaimo. Artists can propose artworks that vary in scale, scope, and medium, including temporary sculptural installations, social practice and community engaged artist projects and artwork that is integrated into landscape, architecture or civic infrastructure. For example, the public washrooms in Maffeo Sutton Park were recently painted. 

The Temporary Public Art Program supports artists in the creation of new works, by providing necessary resources and staff support through the course of project development and realization.

The graphic above is a 2022 Temporary Public Art project currently in progress. 

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Canada Day in the Park

Canada Day festivities are back in Maffeo Sutton Park! Join in on the fun at this free event on Friday, July 1 from 11 am until 3:30 pm.

Vehicle parking will not be available on-site at Maffeo Sutton Park on Canada Day (except limited accessible parking). However, we will be offering a free bike valet parking service available from 9 am to 5 pm where bikes will be held in a secure location close to the park, and we have partnered with the Regional District of Nanaimo to offer free shuttle services to the event from Woodgrove Centre and Vancouver Island University.

Note: City offices and rec centres will be closed July 1. 

CANADA DAY

Thursdays at the Night Market 

Did you catch the first downtown Night Market of the season last Thursday? It was packed with vendors, entertainment, tasty treats and lots of energy! The market runs each Thursday from 5-9 pm throughout the summer. Stop by the City of Nanaimo booth where you can learn more about City services and programs. 
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Summer's here. Be prepared.

Summer is finally here. Seeing as it has felt like a winter from Game of Thrones, we may not be used to our typical summer temperatures. Follow some steps to safely enjoy your best summer days

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To Beach or Not to Beach...

We are testing water weekly at popular swimming spots around Nanaimo to ensure it is safe for swimming. Find out how your favourite beach is fairing before heading to it. 

BEACH REPORTS

One Year of BYOB

July 1 marks the one year anniversary of bylaw 2020 no.7283, the Checkout Bag Regulation! For one year now, you have been BYOB - bringing your own bags. This is a great example of how a community can make an impact by keeping single use plastic bags out of our oceans, parks and landfill. Way to go, Nanaimo!

ZERO WASTE

Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?

Up-to-date information on City construction projects:

  • The new Marriott Hotel construction project will see Gordon Street closed June 27-July 1 from 7 am to 6 pm. From July 1-5, Museum Way will be closed 24 hours per day and Gordon Street will be closed from 6 am to 5 pm. Limited access will be available for local traffic.
  • Ninth Street is closed between Bruce Avenue and Plecas Crescent. Detours will be in place and commuters are asked to plan their travel accordingly and account for extra time when navigating the area.
  • Metral Drive is still an active construction, so please drive slowly, respect the new 3-way stops, and expect delays while navigating the construction zone. Enterprise Way will be closed eastbound during the week of May 9th – 13th. Please detour on Aulds & Hwy 19A during this period.
  • 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 May 2022 when the Fourth Street Complete Street Phase 1 project is completed.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Work With Us!

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

  • Zero Waste Coordinator
  • Building Official
  • Community Safety Officer (12)
  • Election Workers
  • Planner - Temporary full-time
  • Exhibit & Property Clerk
  • Bylaw Enforcement Officer Temporary full-time
  • Buyer - Temporary full-time
  • Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics
  • Planning Assistant
  • Head Lifeguard/Instructor - Temporary full-time
  • Casuals - Police Services
  • Engineering Services Technologist
  • Custodian - Relief Pool
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors

JOB POSTINGS

Meetings This Week

Mon, June 27: Governance & Priorities Committee at 1 pm in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.

Did you know? 

Council approved the 2021 Annual Municipal Report at their June 20 meeting. Read the report on Financial Reports page on the City website.

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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Here's a recap of last week's City News

Council endorses Commercial Street redesign

Canada Day festivities back at Maffeo Sutton Park for 2022

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