May 19, 2026

This Week...

It's Public Works Week, tax notices are in the mail and join us for a sea level rise management plan open house. Read on for more!
NEW Public Works Ice Cream! (CITY of NANAIMO)

Public Works Week

May 17 to 23 marks Public Works Week, a week to recognize the vital contributions public works professionals make to our community. 

Each May, the City hosts a Public Works Day event at the yard for grades 4-5 classes, where students learn about our public works crews and how they keep Nanaimo moving. We are also hosting an all-ages open house at the Public Works Yard (2020 Labieux Road) on Thursday, May 21 from 3 to 5:30 pm.

This year, we're also sharing some family-friendly learning with you at home, and what better way to learn than with our new public works-inspired ice cream flavours; taste sensations so grotesque, they're unreal (seriously, they aren't real...). Watch the video above to learn more and follow along as we release new flavours over the week and into June!

PUBLIC WORKS ICE CREAM

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Our Coastal City - Sea Level Rise Management

Do you want to know more about how the City might adapt to future sea level rise? We are holding a public open house to discuss objectives and potential strategies, with a continued focus on Departure Bay, Downtown, Duke Point and Protection Island. Join us on May 21 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre (Dodds Narrows Room A), to share thoughts, ideas and priorities.

Can't make it to the community meeting, but still want to learn more and provide feedback on sea level rise adaptation options? Fill out the options survey from May 19- June 12!

For more information on the project and the community meeting and to fill out the survey, visit the Our Coastal City page on Get Involved Nanaimo.

GET INVOLVED NANAIMO

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Tax notices

Watch your mailbox for your 2026 property tax notice. Taxes are due July 2 and can be paid:

  • through your bank,
  • by mailing a cheque made out to "City of Nanaimo" to 455 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J6
  • in person at the Service and Resource Centre located at 411 Dunsmuir St

Make sure to claim your Home Owner Grant online by July 2.

Along with your tax notice is the 2026 issue of the City Updates Newsletter where you will find information on various things happening at the City. You can read it and past issues on the City website.

PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION
Invasive Plants - English Ivy (CITY of NANAIMO)

Invasive Plant Removal Month

Invasive Plant Removal Month continues with an Invasive Plant Work Party at Neck Point Park on May 23. Join like-minded individuals and tackle invasive plants. All necessary equipment and training provided.

Watch this video above to learn about a creeping invasive, English Ivy, that can cause a lot of damage to our parks. You can tackle invasive plants like English Ivy in your own yard and drop them off for free at the Drop Zone located in Bowen Park's lower parking lot off Wall St on May 30 from 10 am to 2 pm.

MORE INFORMATION

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Election Reminder

Are you planning to run for the upcoming local election on October 17? If so, make sure you are up to speed on election rules and regulations, including rules around politcal signage. This is also important information for anyone supporting a candidate with a sign on their property. The elections page on the City website has all the information you need on signage. 

ELECTION INFORMATION

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Election Workers Wanted!

Want to get involved in voting day activities? We are looking for election workers! Visit the Election Workers section on the City's Elections page to learn more and apply. 

Applications close on June 12, 2026.

ELECTION WORKER INFO
Your Census. Your community. Your Future. Complete your 2026 Census questionnaire today!

2026 Census

The 2026 Census has begun! The information you provide helps plan services in your community that support employment, transit, education, health care, and more. Find out more and complete it online at census.gc.ca.

CENSUS
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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.

  • The Beban Parkway at the Bowen Rd and Boxwood Rd intersection will be closed 24 hours per day from April 27 to May 27 for road repairs. Use alternate access points for both Beban Park and Beban Plaza.
  • The intersection at Third St and Pine St is closed 24 hrs per day until May 25. Detours are in place.
  • 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 and, at times, eastbound lane closures on Jingle Pot Rd at the intersection of Holland Rd. Eastbound traffic watch for possible detour using Holland Rd and Ashlee Rd.
  • Single lane alternating traffic on Godfrey Rd between Grace Place and Dunster Rd and on Dunster Rd between Godfrey Rd and Maureen Way.
  • Expect width restrictions on the north side of Hammond Bay Rd between McGirr Rd and Brickyard Rd and single lane alternating traffic at the Brickyard Rd intersection while crews work on the installation of a new sidewalk and cycle lane. 
  • Single lane alternating traffic or road closures on Applecross Rd between Dover Rd and Calinda St while crews work on asphalt paving and intersection crossing improvements.

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:

  • Election Workers
  • Manager, Permit Centre and Business Licensing
  • Engineering Development Technician
  • Assistant Manager, Procurement
  • Specialized Unit Support Clerk
  • Casuals - Police Services
  • Aquatic Supervisor
  • Financial Analyst
  • Polcie Technical Support Specialist
  • Lifeguard/Instructors
  • Casual Pool - Custodian Relief
  • Community Safety Officers
  • Water Technician
  • Planner I
  • Casual Clerical Opportunities

JOB POSTINGS
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Meetings This Week

Wednesday, May 20: Finance and Audit Committee Meeting in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre's Shaw Auditorium starting at 9 am.

Thursday, May 21: Public Hearing in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre's Shaw Auditorium starting at 7 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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