July 19, 2021

This week... 

Sign up for a REIMAGINE NANAIMO Scenarios Workshop, butt out safely and learn about what happens to the items you recycle. Read on for more!
Get Vaccinated

Message from Island Health

  • Anyone born in 2009 or earlier (age 12+) can get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at any of Island Health’s mass immunization clinics. Appointments are required for second doses. Call 1-833-838-2323 or visit www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca.
  • For those seeking their first dose, a temporary walk-in vaccination clinic has been set up at Woodgrove Centre. Bring your personal health number and visit from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays until July 30, 2021.
  • If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 stay home, self-isolate and call 1-844-901-8442 (8:30 am – 8:00 pm daily) to book a test. If you are uncertain if you need a test, visit bc.thrive.health or review the symptoms on Island Health’s website.
  • On July 1, BC moved to step 3 of the Restart Plan

ISLAND HEALTH COVID-19

Beach Reports

Did you know? We test the water at Nanaimo's popular beaches weekly to make sure it's safe for everyone's enjoyment. If the quality of the water is poor, the beach may be closed. Watch the video above to learn more about our testing program in Departure Bay. 

One way to help keep beaches open is to take your dogs to designated off-leash areas. Many of our off-leash areas have swimming areas for your furry friends to cool off in.

Learn more about our water testing program and find the latest beach reports by clicking on the button below. 

BEACH REPORTS
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NACL Proclamation 

In celebration of 35 years serving people with diversabilities in the mid-Island, Mayor Krog has proclaimed July as "Nanaimo Association for Community Living" month. 

PROCLAMATION

Green Fleet Additions

Aligning with our Green Fleet Strategy, the City has replaced two gas-powered passenger vehicles with two 100% battery electric vehicles!

GREEN FLEET

REIMAGINE NANAIMO

Scenarios exploration is an opportunity to discuss different ways our City could grow, understand challenges and opportunities, and work towards our future plan. Over the summer and into fall we will be working with the community to understand what makes most sense for Nanaimo's path forward. Complete the Scenarios Exploration Survey to weigh in on early scenarios! As a thank you, you can enter a prize draw to win one of ten $50 gift cards to a Nanaimo eatery of your choice!

TAKE THE SURVEY

 

We are offering eight online Our City, Our Choices Scenarios Workshops at different times of the day - we're hoping one works for you! The information and agenda will be the same for all meetings. Meetings will be hosted online via Zoom. However, if you are unable to attend online, the City will also provide a physical meeting room for attendees to meet and connect into the meeting.

REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP

Butt Out Safely

The warm, dry weather continues and so does the risk of wildfires.

Please make sure to safely dispose of smoking materials (cigarettes, etc.) and don't throw them out the window of a vehicle. Even a tiny spark can cause a wildfire. Also, please note that Nanaimo's parks and trails are smoke-free.

Let's all do our part to make sure everyone enjoys a safe summer. 

Did you know?

Every time you recycle, it makes a difference! The video above shows what happens to the items that we recycle. To learn more about what goes in your blue bin and what goes to the depot, check out the What Goes Where tool on the Nanaimo Recycles app - available for download on the AppStore and GooglePlay or on the City website. 

NANAIMO RECYCLES

Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?

Up-to-date information on City construction projects:

  • 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.
  • To accommodate development and maintain site safety, Rock City Road will be closed from Ocean Pearl Terrace to Barrington Road to through traffic for 24 hours. Local traffic should expect delays and plan their trips accordingly.
  • Watermain upgrades are underway on Estevan Road between Poplar Street and Drake Street. During construction hours from Monday to Thursdays 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

Wed, July 21: Finance & Audit Committee meeting at 9 am in the Shaw Auditorium

Thurs, July 22: Public Hearing at 7 pm in the Shaw Auditorium

Did you know?

There is still time to apply for membership to the Design Advisory Panel. The deadline has been extended to Thursday, August 12 at 4 pm. Head on over to the Design Advisory Panel page to learn more and download an application. 

Meetings are once again open to the public; however mask use is recommended for the time being when attending meetings.

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

Mayor's statement regarding disturbing incident involving marginalized person

City of Nanaimo moving to Stage Three watering restrictions

REIMAGINE NANAIMO Scenario Review opens today

Mayor Krog and First Nations Chiefs Call for Peace

CITY NEWSROOM 

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City of Nanaimo's COVID-19 Response

 

Now in Phase 3 of the BC Restart Plan, recreation facilities are following suit. 

Beginning July 1:

  • Mask use for indoor activities not required but encouraged.
  • Fitness classes - all indoor fitness classes allowed to run with normal capacity.
  • Weight Rooms will gradually increase to normal capacity (pre-registration required for these sessions until September 7).
  • Indoor spectators of 50 people or 50% capacity (whichever is greater) permitted.
  • Outdoor spectators of 5,000 or 50% capacity (whichever is greater) permitted.
  • All pre-registered sessions (swimming, skating, gymnasium sports) have increased capacity (pre-registration required for these sessions until September 7).
  • New Communicable Disease Guidelines will be in place.
  • For the latest information on our programs, please see our online Summer Activity Guide.

Beginning July 12:

  • Oliver Woods Community Centre, Bowen Complex and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre open to the public for registration, washrooms and water fountains.

Beginning August 18:

  • Beban Pool lobby (registration office) will open for fall 2021 registration along with public washrooms and water fountains. Find staff at our "Celebration Stations" on this day in various recreation lobbies as we welcome you back and share with you our programming options for the fall 2021 season.

VISIT CITY OF NANAIMO COVID-19 INFO PAGE