April 4, 2022

This week... 

New swim schedules start April 9, register for Water to Earth month activities and sign up for one of two free FireSmart workshops. Read on for more!

Get Involved Nanaimo!

The City is seeking input on two important surveys!

1) REIMAGINE NANAIMO is in this third and final engagement phase. Your feedback is needed on the Draft City Plan - Nanaimo ReImagined. Did you know? Just by filling out this survey you will be entered to win a $100 Gift Certificate to a local grocery, sports or electronic store of your choice! Don't delay, survey closes April 8.

2) In the Design Commercial Survey, residents are encouraged to provide feedback before April 14 on the draft designs for the Commercial Street corridor, the front portion of Diana Krall Plaza and Dallas Square Park. The concepts reflect the community's priorities set out in REIMAGINE NANAIMO, and are a key part of Nanaimo ReImagined. 

VISIT GET INVOLVED NANAIMO TO PROVIDE YOUR INPUT 

Swim Schedule Changes

Please note the schedule changes at Beban Pool and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre starting April 9. 

  • Lions Free Swim held April 23 at Beban Pool, all other Lions swims will be held at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (Saturdays 2-3:30 pm)
  • Beban Pool and Weight Room closed on Saturdays
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (including Weight Room) closes 5 pm Sundays

 POOL SCHEDULES

Water to Earth Month

Just a reminder that Water to Earth Month activities continue into April! Find all the info on the events below from Team WaterSmart:

  • April 7 Rainwater Management Virtual Workshop
  • April 8-10 2022 MABR Biosphere Blitz
  • April 22 Earth Day Invasive Plant & Litter Removal work party at Bowen Park
  • April 23 Natural Landscaping for Climate Change course

Water conservation and environmental protection are values shared by all of us so come get involved...every drop counts!

REGISTER TODAY

Design Advisory Panel

Apply for two volunteer at-large positions on the Design Advisory Panel by 3:30 pm Friday, April 8. The panel considers development permits in relation to guidelines, principles and conformance with the Official Community Plan and reports their findings and opinions to Council. Applications can be downloaded or picked up at City Hall (455 Wallace Street).

DESIGN PANEL ADVISORY INFO & APPLICATION

Proclamations

Proclamations are a formal declaration, supported by Council and signed by the Mayor, intended to bring public awareness and education for:

  • Charitable fundraising campaigns
  • Arts and cultural celebrations or awareness
  • Multicultural awareness
  • Health and public service initiatives
  • Honours, remembrances or major celebrations
  • Special anniversaries for non-profit organizations that benefit communities

Council recognizes that an official proclamation made by the Mayor and Council can promote and enhance the credibility of a cause, and affirms the Municipality’s support.

The month of April's Proclamation recognizes Parkinson's Awareness Month.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PROCLAMATIONS

April Bastion Lighting Calendar

Organizations can request the Bastion be illuminated in specific colours to promote their cause. April's calendar:

  • April 1 Gold & Burgundy: 150th Anniversary of the Nanaimo Concert Band
  • April 15-18 Yellow, Green, Pink, Orange, Blue & Purple: Easter
  • April 19 Purple: National Dental Hygienists Week
  • April 20  Teal & Magenta: Parkinson's Awareness Month

BASTION LIGHTING REQUESTS & CALENDAR

FireSmart Workshops

Get ready for the summer wildfire season by learning the principles of "FireSmarting" your home. This awareness workshop will be of particular interest to people living near the wilderness or other greenspaces. It will cover simple steps you can take to manage your property and landscape to prevent the risk of loss due to wildfires.

  • April 21, 6-8 pm at the Nanaimo Ice Center upstairs
  • April 28, 6-8 pm at Oliver Woods, Monarch Room 1

Space is limited, register today!

REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP

Local artist captures hard work of crews at Arrow Road & gifts painting to City

On March 31, 2022, local artist Karel Doruyter presented Mayor Leonard Krog and City of Nanaimo CAO Jake Rudolph with a new painting that celebrates the watermain and sanitary sewer work which is nearing completion on Arrow Road and Nottingham Drive. The painting, which depicts a scene of heavy machinery and City crew at work on location on Arrow Road, was presented in appreciation of the crew and project.

With any construction or upgrade project that disrupts a neighbourhood, City crews and contractors hired by the City try to be as accommodating to residents as possible, and allow residents to leave and return without much wait at any given time. It's a balancing act between speed and efficiency and respecting residents, their properties, and their daily come and go needs.

LEARN MORE ABOUT NOTTINGHAM & ARROW WAY UTILITIES UPGRADE

Public Works Super Fans

Super Fans Noah and Rosie keep a list of all sanitation trucks and their names! These siblings are well known fans of the public works team. Noah dressed up as a sanitation worker with a cardboard truck last Halloween and never misses an opportunity to wave and say hello to workers. Last week Brandon, Manager of Fleet Operations, came in on a day off to give them a personalized tour of the public works yard. We have a feeling they will be future public works employees! Thanks for making us smile Noah and Rosie.

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 and 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, respect the new 3-way stops, and please expect delays while navigating the construction zone.
  • 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:

  • Water/Wastewater Systems Operator in Training - Casual
  • Recreation Coordinator - Temporary full-time
  • Human Resources Assistant - Temporary full-time
  • Buyer - Temporary full-time
  • Traffic Service Person
  • Planner - Temporary full-time
  • Head Lifeguard/Instructor - Temporary full-time
  • Major Case File Clerk
  • Casuals - Police Services
  • Client Support Specialist
  • Engineering Services Technologist
  • Custodian - Relief Pool
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors

JOB POSTINGS

Meetings This Week

Mon, April 4: Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 pm

Thurs, April 7: Board of Variance at 4:00 pm

Did you know? 

The State of the Nanaimo Economy annual report will be presented at Monday's council meeting.

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

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