January 26, 2026

This Week...

Help us shape the future for the Woodgrove area, apply to perform at this year’s Concerts in the Park and sign up for Voyent Alert!. Read on for more!

Woodgrove Area Plan Project - Extension!

Last chance - have your say before February 1! The City of Nanaimo is inviting the community to provide feedback on the draft policies, actions and monitoring framework that will guide the transition of the Woodgrove Urban Centre into a complete community.

The purpose of the Woodgrove Area Plan project is to provide a roadmap on how to transform the Woodgrove Urban Centre into a vibrant, mixed-use urban centre.

Thank you for your participation!

SURVEY

Rental Tenant Relocation Assistance Project

The City of Nanaimo is inviting community feedback to help shape policy to protect renters facing eviction when rental buildings with four or more units are redeveloped.

The City has an estimated 108 purpose built rental apartment buildings totaling approximately 4,200 housing units. Many of these apartment buildings, constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, are nearing the end of their life cycle, and the City may begin to see redevelopment of these buildings as a result.

Your feedback will play an important role in developing a policy and/or regulatory framework that supports tenants facing displacement due to redevelopment

We want to hear from you! The survey closes February 18, 2026. To learn more and take the survey, visit: https://www.getinvolvednanaimo.ca/tenant-assistance

Thank you for your participation!

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Concerts in the Park 2026

The City of Nanaimo's Parks, Recreation and Culture department has begun planning for the 2026 event season and is seeking performers for the popular Concerts in the Park series. Concerts take place between May and August in a variety of locations throughout Nanaimo and aim to enliven our public spaces and animate the parks with local talent. Applications are now open and will be accepted until February 8, 2026.

APPLY TODAY

Youth Poet Laureate

An Evening of Poetry & Appreciation: A farewell event for Youth Poet Laureate, Paige Pierce

Monday, January 26 | 5:30pm

Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Piper’s Lagoon Lobby (Enter at 80 Commercial St.)

Join us for a warm, community‑centred evening of poetry and reflection as we honour our outgoing Youth Poet Laureate, Paige Pierce for her inspiring two‑year term. This free event brings together local voices, live readings, and heartfelt tributes to celebrate her creativity, advocacy, and impact on young writers across the region. All are welcome to gather, listen, and help us send her off with appreciation and joy.

Artistic Swimming Show

Join us for the Nanaimo Diamonds Artistic Swimming Water Show on Sunday, February 1 at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. The performance runs from 4 to 5:30 pm, with team rehearsal taking place from 2 to 4 pm. Everyone is welcome to come watch this exciting aquatic showcase, and admission is FREE. Please note that during the show there will be limited 25 m lane swimming available, and the diving boards will be closed.

DROP IN SWIM-SCHEDULE

Voyent Alert!

Have you registered to receive emergency alerts? In the event of a community-wide emergency, the City of Nanaimo will text, call and email out instructions using our Emergency Alert System, Voyent Alert!.

If you haven't signed up yet, you can download the app or register online. If you don't have easy access to a computer, our Public Works staff can help you register, just call 250-758-5222.

VOYENT ALERT

Home Assessments

The cut off date to dispute your property’s assessed value with BC Assessment is February 2. Did you know? City of Nanaimo property taxes for each property are calculated using these assessed values. BC Assessment generates and updates property assessments throughout all of British Columbia annually. Find more information about your annual BC Assessment notice on their website: www.bcassessment.ca
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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.

  • Construction continues on Third Street and Fitzwilliam Street. On Monday, January 26, traffic signals at Fitzwilliam Street and Milton Street will be temporarily turned off for a watermain tie in. During this work, vehicles may proceed straight through the intersection only. No turns will be permitted. Traffic control personnel will be on site to assist.
  • Single lane alternating traffic remains in effect on Third Street between Howard Avenue and Pine Street for the remainder of the week. Drivers should consider using Fourth or Second Street to avoid delays
  • Expect single lane alternating traffic or eastbound lane closures at times on Jingle Pot Road at the intersection of Holland Road. Eastbound traffic watch for possible detour using Holland Road and Ashlee Road.
  • Expect slight delays due to single lane alternating traffic along Applecross Road between Portsmouth Road and Dover Road while crews work on replacing a watermain.

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
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Work With Us!

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

JOB POSTINGS
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Meetings This Week

Monday, January 26: Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting in the Shaw Auditorium starting at 1 pm.

MEETINGS

 

If you are not able to attend or tune in live, you can always review decisions made at each Council meeting simply by reading the Council Meeting Summaries. These summaries are typically posted the day after each meeting.

COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARIES

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