October 3, 2022

This Week...

Learn how to prepare an emergency kit, participate in GoByBike events and vote: advance voting opens for the 2022 General Local Election. Read on for more!

October Out and About

View this month's Out and About video for reminders about the upcoming election and other events and activities taking place in the City of Nanaimo!
Nanaimo votes October 15

Election Update

Advance voting for the 2022 City of Nanaimo General Local Election takes place this Wednesday, Oct. 5 and next week, Oct. 12 between 8 am and 8 pm in the Beban Park Social Centre (2300 Bowen Rd).

On election day, Saturday, Oct. 15, there will be 12 voting locations in Nanaimo and on Protection Island to choose from. 

Visit nanaimo.ca/elections for information on voting requirements, a list of candidates and more.

ELECTION INFO

October is Emergency Preparedness Month in Nanaimo

From fires and earthquakes to storms and heat domes, the City of Nanaimo wants everyone to be prepared. For the third year in a row, the City is dedicating the month of October to raising awareness about emergency preparedness.

  • Vancouver Island residents are encouraged to prepare an emergency kit that will last for up to seven days.
  • Marking it’s 100th year, Fire Prevention Week takes place from Oct. 9 to 15 with a theme of "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape".
  • On Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, get ready to drop, cover and hold on! The Great ShakeOut BC earthquake drill will take place at 10:20 am. 
  • The City of Nanaimo will send out a test alert on the Voyent Alert! emergency alert system on Oct. 25. Sign up today!

MORE INFO

Teen Drop-In Programs

Teens are invited to drop-in to Spare Blox Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 pm at Oliver Woods Cmmunity Centre. This FREE program is offered for youth ages 10 to 17 who are interested in trying new sports, meeting up with friends and getting some exercise. It is free, however you do need to register using barcode 81458. 

Youth ages 11 to 18 years old can drop-in to the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Youth Lounge on Thursdays from 3 to 7 pm. This drop-in program is also free but registration is required using barcode 81138. Flip to page 31 of the Fall Activity Guide for more info. 

YOUTH PROGRAMS
GoByBike Weeks October 3-16 register now

GoByBike Begins

During the two weeks of Fall GoByBike, there are many events to take part in locally. Visit one of the Celebration Stations, play Bike Tag, post a photo of yourself pedaling to the sponsors for a chance to win a prize, complete a cyclist profile and participate in FREE webinars. 

GOBYBIKE NANAIMO EVENTS 

Thanksgiving Closures & Activities

Monday, Oct. 10 is Thanksgiving. City offices and facilities will be closed with the exception of Frank Crane Arena and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre where you can take part in a special Thanksgiving skate or swim.

  • Skate from 1 to 3 pm at Frank Crane Arena.
  • Swim from 12 to 5 pm at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.

ACTIVITY GUIDE
Current construction projects

Will Your Commute be Affected This Week?

Up-to-date information on City construction projects:

  • Night paving will be occurring on Metral Drive from Oct. 2 to 7 and 11 to 13 between Aulds Road and Turner Drive. Traffic control will aim to keep traffic flowing; however, please be patient with the workers as they try to do this work as quickly as possible.
  • Brechin Road between Quadra Avenue and Beach Drive will be closed overnight on Oct. 6 from 9 pm to 6 am while crews repair a water main. A detour will be in place.
  • Crosswalk improvements are taking place at the intersections of Bruce Avenue and Albion Street. Commuters should expect minor delays.
  • Along the Nanaimo Parkway between East Wellington Road and Northfield Road construction crews continue to work on the Midtown Water Supply Project and are making their way to the intersection of Northfield Road with the trench preparations. Commuters should expect merging construction traffic entering the Nanaimo Parkway south of Northfield Road.
  • Beban Park has detours within the park and areas of restricted access for the Midtown Water Supply Project. Access to the Stevie Smith Bike Park, Community Gardens and the Lions Pavilion (NUFC Club House) is off Bowen Road past the tennis courts and golf course. In an effort to protect the public and provide a safe working area, certain areas of the park are fenced off and restricted for all non-construction personnel.
  • A detour is in place until Oct. 5 while crews pave the road on the corner of Ninth Street and Howard Avenue.

CONSTRUCTION

Work With Us!

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

  • Municipal Services Inspector
  • Lifeguard/Instructor - Permanent Part-Time
  • Manager, Culture & Special Events
  • Planning Assitant
  • Casual Labourer Pool
  • Building Official
  • Recreation Coordinator Aquatics
  • Casuals - Police Services
  • Custodian - Relief Pool
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors

JOB POSTINGS

Meetings This Week

Monday, Oct. 3: Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 pm 

Thursday, Oct. 6: Board of Variance at 5:30 pm

Did you know? 

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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