This Week... We remember, learn about Nanaimo's new New Year's Eve celebration and get tips on building a 7-day emergency kit. Read on for more! | Remembrance Day Every year, November 5 to 11 is Veterans' Week, an opportunity for Canadians to honour the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of those who served to protect Canada. November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. The First Nations, Inuit and MĂ©tis people of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country. On November 11, pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember all those who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. Nanaimo's Remembrance Day ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 11 at 10:50 am in the Dallas Square Cenotaph. Starting at 11 am, a parade will take place downtown prior to the ceremony along Front Street leading to the Dallas Square cenotaph and the following roads will be closed from 9 am to 1 pm: - Skinner Street,
- Chapel Street,
- Church Street, and
- Front Street from Church to Chapel St
City offices and rec centres, with the exception of an Everyone Welcome swim from 1 to 5 pm at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, will be closed on November 11. | Play & Learn Programs Our “Play & Learn” early years programs, led by experienced, fun and dedicated staff, will teach your child how enjoyable learning can be! Through interactive play, arts & crafts, stories, tumble time and basic academic prep activities, your child will develop skills that will help prepare them for Kindergarten and all of the milestones to follow. New this year is Petits Lapins - programming in French for children 4 to 5 years old! Available Programs/Locations: - Petits Lapins (4 to 5 yrs) at Beban Park
- Crickets (18 mos to 3 yrs) at Beban Park
- Crickets (2 to 4 yrs) at Oliver Woods
- Busy Bees (3 to 5 yrs) at Beban Park
- Animal Crackers (3 to 5 yrs) at Beban Park
- Doodle Bugs (3 to 5 yrs) at Oliver Woods
- Kinder Prep - Active Shorts (4 to 5 yrs) at Oliver Woods
- Kinder Prep - Culinary Kids (4 to 5 yrs) at Oliver Woods
- Kinder Prep (4 to 5 yrs) - Beban Park & Oliver Woods
For all the details, please see the Early Years section of our Fall & Winter Activity Guide. LEARN MORE | The Great Nanaimo Countdown Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture will be hosting a brand-new community event for New Year’s Eve! “The Great Nanaimo Countdown” will take place at Beban Park Social Centre on Thursday, December 31, 5-9 pm. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities and entertainment. We are seeking sponsorships for this event. If you are a business or organization and want to be part of a new community event, please contact Emma at 250-756-5217 or emma.davidson@nanaimo.ca | Emergency Preparedness Since it can be difficult or impossible to mitigate all hazards, one of the best ways to prevent disasters from occurring or impacting us severely is to be as prepared as possible. Without sound preparation, and an ability to respond, these hazards may lead to disasters if they overwhelm our ability to handle them with a reasonable set of resources. At any time, an emergency situation could leave any of us trapped at home. Evan Lloyd, Emergency Preparedness Manager at the City of Nanaimo, guides us through some simple steps to create a 7-day camp-at-home emergency kit. LEARN MORE | Nanaimo Recycles
App Paper collection calendar? It’s optional! This year, instead of having a paper calendar mailed to you, download the Nanaimo Recycles app for collection reminders, a handy downloadable calendar and sorting tips right on your device. Go to Nanaimo Recycles to get started. LEARN MORE | | Luminous Paths 2027 Tourism Nanaimo, in partnership with the City of Nanaimo, is offering micro-grants to Downtown Nanaimo and Old City Quarter businesses to encourage creative participation in Luminous Paths 2027 (February 15 to March 12, 2027). This program aims to extend the festival experience into the downtown core, creating more opportunities for visitors to discover local businesses while enjoying the event. Applications are open now and must be submitted by November 15 at 11:59 pm PCT. LEARN MORE | | Youth Poet Laureate Drawing on the expertise of a new generation of Nanaimo poets and the success of previous Youth Poet Laureates, the City of Nanaimo’s next Youth Poet Laureate will serve as a literary ambassador, creating opportunities for the community to appreciate strong youth voices. The City of Nanaimo Youth Poet Laureate will be provided a $2,500 honorarium and $500 of project funding, in addition to a six-month mentorship with the City of Nanaimo’s Poet Laureate. The term for the Youth Poet Laureate is for two (2) years. Submissions open until position filled. LEARN MORE | | Social Connection Month November is “Social Connection Month”. Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture and Vancouver Island Regional Library have partnered for this initiative that celebrates the power of belonging, friendship and meaningful connections. See our website for more details. LEARN MORE | | Birthday Party Birthday coming up? Let us help with the fun! Celebrate the special day with a City of Nanaimo birthday party at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre! - Pick your date and time
- Invite your friends
- Make some birthday memories!
- Check out our birthday party options on our newly updated website and start planning your celebration today!
LEARN MORE | | “Say Cheese” Share a photo of you or your family members participating in Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture programs and it could be featured in our upcoming Activity Guide! Email your submissions to parksandrecreation@nanaimo.ca | | 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. The Regional District of Nanaimo's Departure Bay Pump Station and Forcemain Expansion Project continues with preparatory work this fall ahead of active construction planned for 2027. Beginning in November, the intersection at Rutherford Road and Vanderneuk Road will be converted to a traffic signal to help facilitate traffic flow once one-way traffic begins during construction in 2027. Residents and drivers may see crews and equipment in the area and should expect possible traffic delays. Work is expected to continue through late fall. Please watch for crews and equipment and allow extra travel time when travelling through the area. - Expect delays due to single lane alternating traffic while crews work on boulevard landscaping on Hammond Bay Rd between Emil Pl and Brickyard Rd.
- Pedestrian crossing upgrades at the intersection of Townsite Rd and Holly Ave will require intermittent single-lane alternating traffic on both roads until late November.
- Expect delays due to single lane alternating traffic along Rosstown Rd between Powder Works Rd and Browns Ln while crews work on upgrading the watermain.
Note: All businesses in the construction areas are open unless otherwise posted. When approaching construction zones, please make sure to slow down and obey all signage and traffic personnel instructions. Remember that construction zone speed limits are 30 km/hr unless otherwise posted. If you know your commute is taking you through any of the areas below, please allow for additional time and plan ahead. CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS | Work With Us! We are currently looking for candidates to fill the following positions: - Manager, Supply Chain Management
- HR Associate - Disability Management/OHS
- Assistant Manager, Revenue Services
- Community Safety Officers
- Road Serviceperson I
- Manager, Development Engineering
- Operations Support Supervisor
- Watch Clerk (PPT)
- Lifeguard/Instructor (2)
- Human Resources Advisor
- Municipal Services Inspector
- Records Supervisor, Police
- Planner II
- Engineering Development Technician
- Casuals - Police Services
- Aquatic Supervisor
- Urban Forester
- Financial Analyst
- Engineering Development Technician (TFT)
- Casual Pool - Custodian Relief
- Water Technician
- Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
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