This Week... It’s the last week to nominate someone for the 2026 Culture Awards, tune in to week two of the 2026 Budget Talks and get your questions ready for next week’s eTown Hall. Read on for more! | 2026 Culture Awards Nominations are open for our 2026 Culture Awards - these awards honour outstanding organizations, groups and individuals who have made significant contributions to the city's vibrant arts, culture and heritage communities. The public is encouraged to nominate those who inspire, create and help shape Nanaimo's cultural identity. Deadline for nominations is December 1, 2025. Award recipients will be celebrated at a special free event held at the Port Theatre on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Photo credit: Sean Fenzl 2026 CULTURE AWARDS NOMINATION FORM | Budget Talks Nanaimo’s 2026 Budget Talks got underway last week with an overview of next year’s budget. If you missed it, you can watch it on the Meetings page on the City website. This week the talks continue on Friday with presentations from external organizations. Make sure to get your budget questions in for next Monday’s eTown Hall! You can submit them on the eTown Hall page on the City website right now and up to and during the eTown Hall itself. You can review the budget documents and watch all the meetings on the City website. MORE INFO | Read, Reflect, Write Join Poet Laureate Neil Surkan for a free, inspiring poetry workshop focused on the themes of Savouring, Wondering and Daring. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just beginning to explore poetry, this welcoming space invites you to reflect, create, and share. All are welcome—no prior experience necessary! Wednesday, December 3 from 6 to 7 pm The event is free to attend and takes place at the North Nanaimo Library Board Room (6250 Hammond Bay Rd.) | | Soundworks: Behind the Build Get ready for a “new” attraction to downtown Nanaimo. We had a sneak peek of Soundworks, formerly Nanaimo's iconic A&B Sound building. This space is being transformed into a market hall filled with cafes, restaurants, retail shops and other services. At the corner of Commercial and Terminal, the site is set to become the entryway to a reimagined downtown. Opening is anticipated in 2026! | Teach, Inspire, Create Do you love working with clay and sharing your passion for ceramics? Join our team as a Pottery Instructor and inspire creativity in our community! What You'll Do: - Teach pottery techniques (wheel throwing & handbuilding)
- Create a fun, safe, and inclusive studio environment
- Help students of all ages discover their artistic potential
Requirements: - Experience in ceramics and kiln operation
- Strong communication and teaching skills
- Enthusiasm for art and community engagement
Location: Bowen Park Pottery Studio -Flexible schedule, evenings & weekends available. Email us today to apply ! | | Sidney by the Sea - Janie's Trips! Learn about the different sea creatures that live in the Salish Sea at the Shaw Discovery Center (admission not included). Take a walk along the waterfront and check out the local shops. Lunch will be at a restaurant of your choice or feel free to bring your own. Meals are not included. This program is walker accessible. *Option to be dropped off and picked up at Butchart Garden for a self-guided tour - no additional cost* Cost is $65.Register using course ID #152058 MORE INFO | | Sweet Layered Podcast Adverse weather can be challenging, but with the right services and clear communication it makes all the difference. Clear roads, sidewalks and areas around facilities to safety alerts and critical updates, timely info keeps our community safe, informed and prepared. We chat with Charlotte Davis, Deputy Director of Parks and Natural Areas and David Thompson, Manager of Roads and Traffic Services about what the City does when we get hit with severe weather. Subscribe and listen: MORE INFO Original airdate: 11/19/2024 *edited to remove out of date information. | | November Giveaway It’s the last week to buy a 10 or 20-Visit Pass for admission to swimming, skating, weight rooms or gymnasium sports and get entered into a draw to win a Parks, Recreation and Culture gift bag! (Draw is December 1). Passes are available for purchase at all recreation centers in Nanaimo or online by logging into your registration account (look under the tab "Punch Pass"). Passes are available for purchase at all recreation centres in Nanaimo or online by logging into your registration account (look under the tab "Punch Pass"). PASS INFO | | Personal Training Did you know? Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture offers Personal Training at our weightrooms! You can have private sessions or semi-private with another friend or family member. Our training sessions can design a comprehensive and highly-effective exercise program that is customized for you. See page 62 of our Activity Guide or call us at 250-756-5200 for details. | | 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. - Expect significant delays due to single lane alternating traffic along Hammond Bay Road between Rutherford Road and Brickyard Road intersections while crews continue to work on replacing sewer and water mains. Avoid delays by taking Rutherford Road and Uplands Drive as an alternative route.
- Expect slight delays due to single lane alternating traffic along Dickinson Road between Groveland Drive and Medd Road intersections while crews continue to work on replacing water mains. Avoid delays by taking Schook Road , and Dover Road as an alternative route.
- Construction of a new crosswalk at the intersection of Campbell Street and Selby Street may lead to lane closures or detours. Watch for and follow construction signs and traffic control persons.
- Due to a watermain upgrade, Cienar Drive will be closed, except for local traffic.
- 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 .
- The Third Street Complete Street is underway. Crews have started work on Fitzwilliam Street between Pine St and Milton St. Expect delays and single lane alternating traffic. At times, there will be no access onto Fitzwilliam Street from Kennedy St or Machleary St.
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: - Assistant Fire Chief
- Fire Fighters
- Aquatic Supervisor
- Lifeguard/Instructor
- Lifeguard/Instructor (TFT)
- Casual Arena Maintenance Worker
- Building Official
- Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
- Casual Clerical Opportunities
- Casuals - Police Services
JOB POSTINGS | Meetings This Week Monday, November 24: Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting in the Shaw Auditorium starting at 1 pm. Wednesday, November 26: Special Finance and Audit Committee Meeting in the Shaw Auditorium starting at 1 pm. Friday, November 28: Special Finance and Audit Committee Meeting in the Shaw Auditorium starting at 9 am. 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 | | Stay up to date with the city | | | | |
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