February 10, 2025

This Week...

Luminous Paths closing event, find a special program for Valentine's Day this year and Free Family Day activities. Read on for more!

Luminous Paths: Nanaimo's 150 & Beyond - Closing Event

Monday, February 17, 4 to 8 pm 

The City of Nanaimo invites you to join us for the closing of Luminous Paths: Nanaimo’s 150 & Beyond. This FREE winter art festival has been a celebration of light, art, land and community, marking the first Council meeting for the then newly incorporated City of Nanaimo, 150 years ago. On Family Day, in Maffeo Sutton Park, we will celebrate the end of this special festival with one last opportunity to experience the temporary light-based art installations, glowing concrete poems, live performances, interactive booths, food trucks and more!

Photos by Sean Fenzl Photography | @fenzlstudio

LUMINOUS PATHS

Free Family Day Activities

Join Parks, Recreation and Culture this Family Day, February 17, for many fun ways to celebrate:

Oliver Woods Community Centre from 9 am to 2:30 pm gym pals, bouncy castles, a photo booth, arts & crafts, face painting, story time & songs, Storywalk®, activities with Nanaimo Science and cooking with Nanaimo Foodshare. Lickity Drippity and Sips and Sliders food trucks will also be at Oliver Woods.

Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, 12 to 5 pm Free Everyone Welcome Swim.

Nanaimo Ice Centre, 11:30 am to 1 pm, Free Stick 'n' Puck and 1:15 to 3:15 pm, Free Everyone Welcome Skate. (Updated from Frank Crane Arena to the Nanaimo Ice Centre)

All other City offices and recreation facilities are closed.

FAMILY DAY

Learn something new this Valentine's Day

Did you know Parks, Recreation and Culture offers a variety of dance classes for all skill levels? Whether you're looking to discover a hidden talent, or you want to brush off your old dancing shoes, there's a class for you. The opportunity to try everything from a Waltz to the Flamenco can be explored with our knowledgeable instructors. Learn more on our website and register online.

ACTIVITY GUIDE

Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?

Here’s a list of up-to-date information on City construction projects.

  • All businesses in the construction areas are open unless otherwise posted.
  • 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.
  • If you know your commute is taking you through any of the areas below, please allow for additional time and plan ahead.

Thank you for your patience!

Midtown Gateway Project

  • Areas currently affected:
    • Bowen Road, between Northfield Road and Labieux Road.
    • Boxwood Road, between Northfield Road and Tulsa Road.
  • Northfield Road, between Bowen Road and Boxwood Road. West to southbound left turns from Northfield Road onto Boxwood Road will not be permitted between 8 am and 5 pm. Please use detour that utilizes new roundabout on Boxwood Road.
    • Note: This will not be implemented if there is significant snowfall.
  • The new Bowen Road / Boxwood Road / Beban Parkway Intersection is open to pedestrian, cycling and vehicle traffic. Please use caution as all road users get used to the new changes.

Learn more about this project: Midtown Gateway

Midtown Water Supply Project

  • Be aware trailways in these areas will have occasional construction activity:
    • between Labieux roundabout and the E&N Trail.
    • between Third Street, VIU and the Black Diamond neighbourhood.
    • between Northfield Rd and Griffiths Rd alongside the Parkway.
  • All trail surfaces will remain gravel until the spring. Pavement restoration will occur when the paving plant reopens.

Learn more about this project: Midtown Water Supply Project.

Commercial Street Improvements – Wharf to Church Street

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

Townsite Area Utility Upgrades - Phase 1

  • Sections of Girvin Avenue, Oakley Street and Chelsea Street will be closed for water upgrades – open to local traffic only.

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

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
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Work With Us!

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

  • 2025 Seasonal Recreation Leader Vacancies
  • Seasonal Recreation Leader II - Inclusion Vacancies
  • HR Intern
  • Major Case File Specialist
  • Victim Services Worker
  • Asset Management and Maintenance Specialist
  • Police Support Clerk
  • Fleet Maintenance Mechanic (TFT)
  • Property Services Agent
  • Manager, Financial Services & Special Projects
  • Water Technician
  • Casual Pool - Custodian Relief
  • Building Official
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
  • Planning Assistant
  • Casual Clerical Opportunities

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

Meetings This Week

Wednesday, February 12: Public Safety Committee Meeting in the SARC Board Room starting at 4 pm.

Thursday, February 13: Design Advisory Panel in the SARC Board Room starting 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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