December 20, 2021

This week... 

 We're wrapping up another year and getting ready for the next! Read on for more!

A Message from Island Health

To help keep people safe over the holidays, new provincial health officer orders are in effect as of December 20 until January 31.

Orders include:

  • Indoor personal gatherings are limited to your household plus 10 visitors or one other household. Everyone 12+ must be fully vaccinated.
  • New Year's Eve parties are not allowed. Events held on December 31 must be seated events. Standing, mingling or dancing is not permitted.
  • Organized events require proof of being fully vaccinated to attend. Everyone must wear a mask.
  • Large events with capacity for 1,000 or more people can only use 50% seated capacity.
  • Customers must remain seated and cannot move between or visit other tables at restaurants and pubs. Masks are required when not seated at a table.
  • All sports tournaments and related travel are not allowed.

For more information on these restrictions please visit the Provincial and regional restrictions page on the Province of BC's website.

A Holiday Message from Mayor Krog
Get Vaccinated

A Year in Review

Despite the ongoing pandemic, Council continues to support, improve and strengthen our beautiful Harbour City. Learn about how Council’s vision for a community that is “livable, environmentally sustainable and full of opportunity for all generations and walks of life” came alive in 2021. 

NANAIMO CITY COUNCIL: 2021 YEAR IN REVIEW

Holiday hours and closures

City offices and recreation centres will be closed or have reduced hours over the holidays. Please make sure to check the City website before you head out.

FACILITY HOLIDAY HOURS

See you next year!

We are taking a break from My Nanaimo This Week next week, making this the last edition of 2021. We wish you a Happy New Year! May 2022 be healthy and filled with joy.

Check before you chuck

When cleaning up after all the excitement of the holidays, make sure to "Check Before You Chuck" things into your blue cart. Help reduce recycling contamination. Use the What Goes Where tool on the Nanaimo Recycles app available for download from the AppStore or GooglePlay or use it on the City website.

NANAIMO RECYCLES

Winter Wonderland is Back!

After a hiatus in 2020, our Parks, Recreation and Culture department is ecstatic to bring back Winter Wonderland! Beginning December 24 and continuing December 26-30, Frank Crane Arena will be transformed into a magical snow globe wonderland filled with twinkling lights, seasonal music, a 30-foot Christmas tree and other holiday decor. Please check our website for more information and for a list of our generous sponsors.

WINTER WONDERLAND

Be in the Know if it Snows

The forecast is calling for some frosty and, dare we say, snowy conditions this week! We're ready for it! Our public works crews prepare the roads in anticipation of icy and snowy conditions. In the event of snow, plows are out on the roads in order of priority - emergency routes and major roads then secondary roads and then residential culs-de-sac and dead ends. Learn more on the Snow and Ice Control page on the City website.

SNOW & ICE CONTROL

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.
  • Construction on Metral Drive has shut down for the holidays (Dec 18-Jan 2); however, it is still a construction site, so please slow down and navigate the area with care.
  • Hammond Bay Road (between Bonnie Drive and Overlook Drive) will be single-lane, alternating traffic 24 hours a day into November.
  • 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.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Work With Us!

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

  • Custodian Relief Pool - open until filled
  • Municipal Services Inspector - open until filled
  • Building Official - open until filled
  • Engineering Services Technologist - open until filled
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors - open until filled

JOB POSTINGS

Meetings This Week

Monday, December 20: Regular Council Meeting at 7 pm in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre's Shaw Auditorium

Did you know? 

Council will be considering the adoption of the 2022-2026 Financial Plan at their December 20 meeting. 

Want to know when Council meets in 2022? Check out their key date calendar 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

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

Winter Wonderland event is back at Frank Crane Arena

The holiday spirit is strong with Parks, Recreation and Culture

Community invited to "Activate 2022"

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