October 18, 2021

This week...

It's pedestrian safety week, don't forget to drop, cover & hold on during the Great BC Shake Out and learn how to reduce waste in your home. Read on for more!
Get Vaccinated

Message from Island Health

Parents or legal guardians can now register children age 5 to 11 for a COVID-19 vaccine. Once you have registered, you will be notified by email, text message or phone call when it’s time to book the child’s vaccine appointment.Register now with the child’s Personal Health Number at www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca or call 1-833-838-2323.

ISLAND HEALTH COVID-19

Photo Monitoring Project

Nanaimo is the first community in Canada to be part of a project to monitor environmental changes of restored habitats. We need your help submitting photos so a time-lapse video can be created. Visit the Green Initiatives tab on our website for a list of the park locations and to learn more about the Chronolog Service one-year trial project.

RESTORATION MONITORING SITES

Aquatic Updates

Beban Pool: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Beban Pool's October 18 opening has been delayed. Please continue to check social media channels @cityofnanaimo and the website for a new opening date.

Nanaimo Aquatic Centre: October 23 & 24 a short course swim meet will be taking place. The pool is still open for public swimming, but pool space will be limited.

PUBLIC POOL DROP IN SCHEDULES

Board of Variance

Three volunteer at-large positions are available on the Board of Variance. The successful applicants will have a basic understanding of building and zoning regulations such as the City’s Zoning Bylaw and BC Building Code, as well as familiarity with interpreting architectural plans and documents.The term of office is three years, until December 2024 or as determined by Council.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE POSITIONS

Clean Catch Basins

As we head straight into the rainsy season, it is important we continue to keep catch basins clear, allowing rainfall to flow easily into storm drains. You can help by using a shovel or a rake to keep catch basins on your street clear of debris and avoid potential flooding.

WATCH A "HOW TO" VIDEO 

 

Activity Guide Advertising

Parks, Recreation & Culture are now accepting advertisements for the Winter 2022 Activity Guide (December to March).

Rates, ad sizes and specifications are outlined in the Advertising Rates & Sizes handout. 

Book your ads by Ocober 27, and submit your artwork by November 1. 

ADVERTISING INFORMATION HANDOUT

Be Prepared Not Scared

International ShakeOut Day is always the third Thursday of October. While COVID-19 has brought many uncertainties and challenges, one thing's for sure: ShakeOut is still happening this year!

“Drop, Cover and Hold On.” Join more than 700,000 BriIsh Columbians as they practice this life saving technique during the Great BC ShakeOut at 10:21 am, October 21.

REGISTER  FOR SHAKEOUT

Pedestrian Safety

The City of Nanaimo, the Nanaimo RCMP, Community Policing and ICBC are teaming up to help educate the public about being aware at intersections and crosswalks. You can visit the pedestrian safety team between 11:45 - 1:15 pm on October 20, 2021 at the intersection of Bastion Street and Commercial Street. Pedestrians - be safe, be seen!

LEARN MORE ABOUT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WITH ICBC

Did you know? It's Waste Reduction Week in Canada! This year, their program is structured into seven themes (highlighted in photo above) to engage Canadians on key waste management issues, material streams and to extend the life of products. Champions and innovators of each theme are celebrated throughout the week and year. Learn more about how you can contribute to waste reduction by clicking the button below.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WASTE REDUCTION CANADA THEME DAYS

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. All businesses remain open and accessible, but commuters are asked to use alternate routes whenever possible.
  • 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.
  • Road patching is underway on Estevan Road from Poplar Street to Brechin Road. During construction hours from Monday to Friday this road will be closed to traffic with the exception of buses and local residents. Detours will be in place and commuters are asked to plan their travel accordingly and account for extra time when navigating the area.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Work With Us!

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

JOB POSTINGS

Meetings This Week

Monday, October 18: Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 pm

Wednesday, October 20: Finance and Audit Committee Meeting at 9:00 am

Wednesday, October 20: Environment Committee at 5:00 pm

Thursday, October 21: Public Hearing at 7:00 pm

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

Did you know?

The first Homelessness Action Week began in 2006 in British Columbia as a way to raise awareness about the causes of homelessness and engage the public, governments and institutions around finding solutions. Nanaimo City Council has been working on a number of fronts over the past year to address the long-term housing and the daily needs of unhoused and vulnerable residents. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOMELESSNESS ACTION WEEK

 

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