This Week... The Walk of Life public art tour is coming soon, Stage 3 Watering Restrictions remain in effect and Nanaimo will host the 2028 and 2029 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships. Read on for more! | SNUNEYMUXW ‘imush tu hulitum Coming Soon – Walk of Life Public Art Tour ‘alhut tu x̌e'x̌e' tumuxw. Honouring the Land. Experience the creativity, culture and stories of Snuneymuxw First Nation through the free, self-guided SNUNEYMUXW ‘imush tu hulitum (Walk of Life) Public Art Tour. Explore an interactive map featuring artist stories, photos and videos that bring each piece to life. Designed to be mobile-friendly and accessible from anywhere, the tour offers an engaging way to learn about Snuneymuxw art and heritage at your own pace. Watch for updates and launch details coming soon! LEARN MORE | City at Stage 3 Watering Restrictions While the Regional District of Nanaimo has moved to Stage 4 Watering Restrictions, the City of Nanaimo remains at Stage 3 Watering Restrictions. This means limit lawn watering to one day per week: - Odd-numbered addresses: Monday
- Even-numbered addresses: Thursday
Water only between: 7–10 am or 7–10 pm for a maximum of 2 hours. LEARN MORE | | Nanaimo Host City The Royal Canadian Legion has announced Nanaimo, B.C., as the host city for the 2028 and 2029 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships. Canada’s top U16 and U18 athletes will compete at Rotary Bowl from August 11 to 13, 2028, and August 10 to 12, 2029. LEARN MORE | | Loudon Park Improvements An open house was held on July 23 to share updated designs and gather community feedback on the Loudon Park Improvement Project. Planned upgrades include a new amenity building, community gathering space, washrooms, playground, improved beach access and trails, boat storage, seating areas and enhanced landscaping. | | Free Summer Programs Join us for some neighborhood fun! Play games, do some crafts, or run around and play a sport with our exciting playground leaders. The Playground Program is FREE for all to enjoy between the ages of 5-12 years old. - Departure Bay Park, Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4 pm (not open on stat holidays)
- July 27 to 31, Harewood Centennial Park, 10 am to 4 pm
- Aug 4 to 7, Deverill Square Park, 10 am to 4 pm
LEARN MORE | | BC Long Weekend City offices and recreation centres will be closed on Monday, August 3, but lifeguards will be on duty at Westwood Lake from 12 to 5:30 pm. Whether you're heading to the beach, trails, or staying close to home, please remember to stay safe and look out for one another. Make the most of the long weekend—and don’t forget to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and keep an eye on changing weather conditions. | | Concerts in the Park Head over to Daynes Park on July 31 from 6 to 7 pm to enjoy some Folk with Mansfield. After years of performing in their own bands—Melissa in Vancouver and Steve in Toronto—father and daughter have come together in Nanaimo to create something new. LEARN MORE | | Voyent Alert Voyent Alert is for much more than emergency messaging! It is a multi-purpose communication service provided by the City of Nanaimo to keep you informed of critical events like fires or floods, as well as day-to-day communications, such as pool closures or community events. Register for this FREE service today! REGISTER | | Green Cart - Organic Materials Loose loads work best. Overfilled carts can spill when the collection truck tips them, creating litter and slowing down service. Packed or jammed contents may also get stuck inside the cart, preventing it from fully emptying. Keeping materials loose allows everything to fall out easily, helps crews collect waste efficiently and keeps collection routes moving smoothly and on schedule. LEARN MORE | | Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week? Here’s a list of up-to-date information on City construction projects. For more information on Nanaimo construction projects, visit the current Construction page on the City's website. - Third St between Howard Ave and Pine St is closed 24 hrs per day until August 13. Detours are in place.
- Single lane alternating traffic on Departure Bay Rd between Little John Way and Green Leaf Place. Expect delays.
- Single lane alternating traffic along Hammond Bay Rd at Turner Rd and McGirr Rd intersection while crews work on building a new sidewalk and lay a new watermain.
- Single lane alternating traffic along Hammond Bay Rd between Kenwill Dr and McGirr Rd to pave the westbound lane of Hammond Bay Rd. The existing traffic signals at Hammond Bay Rd and Turner Rd intersection will not be operational and will be manually controlled.
- Single lane alternating traffic along Turner Rd from Hammond Bay Rd to Kenning Pl while crews work on replacing the sidewalk. Traffic signals at Hammond Bay Rd and Turner Rd intersection will not be operational and will be manually controlled.
Note: All businesses in the construction areas are open unless otherwise posted. When approaching construction zones, please make sure to slow down 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. CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS | Work With Us! We are currently looking for candidates to fill the following positions: - Director, Facilities
- Director, Parks, Recreation & Culture
- Recreation Assistant II - Arenas (24)
- Casual Preschool Instructors & Assistants
- Lifeguard/Instructor
- Engineering Development Technician
- Casuals, Police Services
- Aquatic Supervisor
- Urban Forester
- Financial Analyst
- Police Technical Support Specialist
- Engineering Development Technician (TFT)
- Casual Pool - Custodian Relief
- Community Safety Officers
- Water Technician
- Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
- Casual Clerical Opportunities
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