March 21, 2022

This week... 

Have your say on the draft City Plan - Nanaimo ReImagined, celebrate Water to Earth month and applications are open for the Design Advisory Panel. Read on for more!
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Flying Ukraine's Flag for Peace

Members of the Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Society of Nanaimo and St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church joined Mayor Krog and members of Council for an official flag-raising ceremony at City Hall on March 17, 2022. The blue and yellow flag flies in support of Ukraine and with hope that peace will return to the country as swiftly as possible. In addition, the Bastion and Port Theatre have been lit in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine since the beginning of March.

Call for Applications - Design Advisory Panel

The City is recruiting for two volunteer at-large positions on the Design Advisory Panel. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the panel's meeting schedule, mandate and terms of reference. Applications are open until April 8.

APPLY TODAY

Last Chance - RDN Growth Strategy Survey

This is the last week to participate in the Regional District of Nanaimo's (RDN) Regional Growth Strategy survey, which includes various topics affected by growth. Fill out the survey by this Friday (March 25) and be entered to win a $50 gift card.

TAKE THE SURVEY

Celebrate Water to Earth Month  

Water to Earth Month starts on Tuesday, March 22 with World Water Day. This week, join in on a Stream Walk, an Earth Hour skate session and a Earth and Water Day swim. For more information and to register for the Stream Walk, check out the Water to Earth Month page.

WATER TO EARTH MONTH

Temporary pool closures

Aquatics staff will be involved with in-service training on Sunday, March 27. Beban Pool and Weight Room will be closed that day. Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Pool will open starting at 1 pm and the Aquatic Centre Weight Room will be open 6 am-4 pm that day.

POOL INFORMATION

Departure Bay Activity Centre

We are saddened by the fire that occurred at Departure Bay Activity Centre on March 17. This facility has been a meeting place in our community for over 50 years. Dancing, preschool, sports...so many activities happened there. What memories do you have of Departure Bay Activity Centre?

Our Future Starts Here

This future begins with a thank you; thanks Nanaimo, for your ideas and your feedback. The new draft City Plan considers all of the incredible input that we've seen and heard throughout our REIMAGINE NANAIMO engagement process. This is your collected vision; an incredible plan that will guide our city's growth for decades into the future. Watch the video below to learn more.

REIMAGINE NANAIMO

The REIMAGINE NANAIMO project is in its last phase of public consultation. We need as many Nanaimoites as possible to share feedback on the draft City Plan! In this phase, you have the opportunity to learn more and provide your feedback a few ways.

  • Stop by the REIMAGINE NANAIMO pop-up info booths this weekend at Beban Park,
  • Join the REIMAGINE NANAIMO team at a public open house on March 29 at Beban Park, and
  • Fill out the online survey available on the REIMAGINE NANAIMO page on Get Involved Nanaimo. The survey is open until April 8.

Find detailed information on pop-up and open house schedules, fill out the survey and read the draft plan on the REIMAGINE page on getinvolvednanaimo.ca.

 

REIMAGINE NANAIMO

Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?

Up-to-date information on City construction projects:

  • 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 site, so please expect delays and account for extra time when navigating the area. Enterprise Way to Turner Road is now LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY, so please detour on Highway 19a. If you live in the area or are visiting a business, drive slowly and respect the construction zone and workers.
  • Hammond Bay Road (between Bonnie Drive and Overlook Drive) will be single-lane, alternating traffic 24 hours a day.
  • 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.
  • 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.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Work With Us!

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

  • Traffic Service Person
  • Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics
  • Planner - Temporary full-time
  • Head Lifeguard/Instructor - Temporary full-time
  • Major Case File Clerk
  • Casuals - Police Services
  • Building Official
  • Engineering Services Technologist
  • Custodian - Relief Pool
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors

JOB POSTINGS

Meetings This Week

Mon, Mar 21: Council at 7 pm in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre's Shaw Auditorium

Wed, Mar 23: Special Advisory Committee on Accessibility & Inclusiveness at 4 pm - virtual meeting

Did you know? 

At the Mar 14, 2022 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting, the first two goals of the new Draft City Plan - a Green Nanaimo and a Connected Nanaimo - were reviewed with the committee providing recommended changes for Council to consider. 

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

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

Improvements coming to Westwood Lake Park

Morning fire at Departure Bay Activity Centre

Applications open for Design Advisory Panel membership

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