September 26, 2022

This Week...

Honour a Snuneymuxw way of being, get your tickets to Bicycle Film Festival and review the latest elections update. Read on for more!
Watch the event live thanks to Shaw

Truth & Reconciliation

The public is invited to honour all those that were impacted by government Indigenous assimilation policies, including residential and day schools.

Events will take place at the Stadium District (745 Third Street). 

10-11 am: Opening Ceremony (Rotary Bowl)

12-12:30 pm: Cultural performances on mainstage (Rotary Bowl)

12-4 pm: Activities throughout Stadium District (745 Third St)

  • ⛸️ FREE Skating at NIC (12-1:15 pm, 1:30-2:45 pm, 3-4:15 pm)
  • 🩱 FREE Swimming at NAC (12-1:30 pm, 2:15-4 pm)

If you aren't able to join in person, you can watch it live on YouTube or tune into Shaw Community channel 4/105 in Nanaimo and Parksville or watch the repeat broadcast at 7pm.

EVENT INFORMATION
Bastion can be lit a specific colours to promote a cause

Bastion Lighting Calendar

Did you know? The Bastion has six lights surrounding the structure and organizations can request the Bastion to be illuminated in specific colours to promote their cause. 

September 26-29, Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September 30, Orange for Truth & Reconciliation

October 27, Red for Duty Counsel Day

October 31, Orange for Halloween

BASTION LIGHTING REQUESTS
get your tickets for the bicycle film festival october 1 at 6:30 pm

Bicycle Film Festival 

On October 1, 2022 the 22nd Annual Bicycle Film Festival lands in Nanaimo for the first time and will kick-off Fall Go By Bike October 3-16, 2022.

Playing at VIU's Malaspina Theatre, the series of short films will appeal to a wide audience from film connoisseurs to avid cyclists and everyone in between. Film highlights include "Two gravel cyclists exploring the east Kootenay region of British Columbia" and “All Bodies on Bikes”.

The community is invited to attend the free pre-event, sponsored by Modo Carshare, starting at 4:30 pm in the Parking lot in front of the VIU Welcome Centre. Malaspina Theatre doors open at 6:30 pm with general seating. Tickets to view the short films are $15 per person and can be purchased online now.

Parking will be available but arriving by bike is recommended. The Bike Valet will be on site safe guarding your ride until the film ends at 9:00 pm.

GET YOUR TICKETS
GoByBike Weeks October 3-16 register now

GoByBike Begins

Register now for Fall GoByBike Weeks! Ride your bike, log your rides and WIN. The Grand Prize is a self-guided cycling adventure for two in Italy, sponsored by Exodus Travels. Locally, there will be celebration stations to visit and the kickoff event, the Bicycle Film Festival. 

REGISTER FOR GOBYBIKE
Nanaimo votes October 15

Election Update

The 2022 City of Nanaimo General Local Election is just under three weeks away and a number of voting options are available for eligible electors. In addition to 12 places located in Nanaimo and on Protection Island on voting day, there are opportunities to vote by mail or on two advance voting days.

Residents wishing to participate in advance voting can do so on Wednesday, October 5 and 12 from 8 am to 8 pm in the Beban Park Social Centre at 2300 Bowen Road.

Be prepared before heading to the polls! Pick up a copy of the September 28 edition of the Nanaimo News Bulletin for a list of all candidates for Nanaimo City Council and Nanaimo Ladysmith School District 68 board, along with a list of all voting locations and voter requirements. 

VOTING LOCATIONS
Current construction projects

Will Your Commute be Affected This Week?

Up-to-date information on City construction projects:

  • Metral Drive is getting prepped for paving between Turner and Aulds. Traffic control will aim to keep traffic flowing; however, please display patience for the workers as they endeavor to do this work as quickly as they can. Expect major delays on paving days – check social media for updates.
  • Mobility upgrades are taking place at the intersections of Bruce Avenue at Sixth Street and at Albion Street. Commuters should expect minor delays.
  • Park Avenue between Fifth Street and Seventh Street will be closed in both directions for a sanitary sewer upgrade. The road closure will be in place for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Access is available for local traffic and emergency vehicles only. A detour will be in place using Bruce Avenue and the closure will remain in effect until the sewer upgrade project is completed in September.
  • Along the Nanaimo Parkway between East Wellington Road and Northfield Road construction crews continue to work on the Midtown Water Supply Project and are making their way to the intersection of Northfield Road with the trench preparations. Commuters should expect merging construction traffic entering the Nanaimo Parkway south of Northfield Road.
  • Beban Park has detours within the park and areas of restricted access for the Midtown Water Supply Project. Access to the Stevie Smith Bike Park and the Community Gardens is off Bowen Road past the tennis courts and golf course. In an effort to protect the public and provide a safe working area, certain areas of the park are fenced off and restricted for all non-construction personnel.
  • Milton Street from Fitzwilliam to Wentworth will be closed September 28, 2022 from 8am – 5pm for demolition of the existing Fire Station hose tower. Traffic control will be onsite to assist pedestrians and local traffic.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Work With Us!

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

  • Lifeguard/Instructor - Permanent Part-Time
  • Manager, Culture & Special Events
  • Planning Assistant
  • Casual Labourer Pool
  • Building Official
  • Recreation Coordinator Aquatics
  • Casuals - Police Services
  • Custodian - Relief Pool
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors

JOB POSTINGS

Meetings This Week

Monday, September 26: Governance and Priorities Committee at 1 pm

Wednesday, September 28: Environment Committee at 5 pm

Thursday, September 29: Public Hearing at 7 pm

Did you know? 

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

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