This Week... Tax notices are in the mail, it's GoByBike week and a survey asking Nanaimoites how they receive information from the City is open! Read on for more! | Tax Notices Are In The Mail Property taxes are levied each year around mid-May and billed for the calendar year. Money raised from property taxes is critical to funding local programs and services. Tax rates are based on the funds needed to provide services for the year and are set to share the cost of providing the services. Property tax payments are due on July 4, 2023. For ways to pay your property taxes, please visit the Payments page. Home Owner Grant The Home Owner Grant (HOG) reduces the amount of property tax you pay for your principal residence. This program is administered by the Province of BC. To apply and to learn more, visit the Province's website. Deferment Tax deferment is a low interest loan program that helps qualified homeowners pay their annual property taxes on their principal residence. For more information and to apply, visit the Province's website. MORE INFORMATION | | City Communications Survey There is still time to complete the survey and let us know how you receive information on City news, events, programs and initiatives. The survey is open until June 5. Your responses will ultimately help us connect with you, so that you are informed on City matters that matter to you! TAKE SURVEY | | Art Agora The winners of May's En-light-ened Island will be announced on June 2. Last month's project was to make arrangements of candles and look into the flames for five minutes, then to reflect on the thoughts and emotions you experienced. In order to enter, participants had to capture their thoughts on a handwritten note and submit two photos; one of the note and one of the lit candles setting. Good luck to all the participants. MORE INFORMATION | | Spring GoByBike Event Nanaimo's Spring GoByBike Event has officially begun and you can join in the fun! GoByBike encourages people and organizations to choose sustainable transportation options for their daily commute instead of relying on single-occupant vehicles. Participants are encouraged to walk, cycle, take public transportation, carpool, or use any other eco-friendly mode of transportation between May 28 and June 11. May 28 - June 11 Nanaimo Bike Tag, play anytime! May 28 - June 11 Commuter Challenge, the team with the most rides recorded on Log My Ride wins! Don't miss participating in the local events: Celebration Stations - Tuesday, May 30, from 3 pm to 5 pm
- Location: Steve Smith Bike Park
- Sponsored by Coal City Cycles and Cobs Bread
- Wednesday, May 31 from 7 am to 9 am
- Location: E&N Trail at Metral Drive
- Sponsored by Rock City Cycles & Cobs Bread
- Thursday, June 1 from 3 pm to 5 pm
- Location: Devrill Square
- Sponsored by Team Copenhagen, Loaves and Fishes, and Cobs Bread
- Friday, June 2 from 3 pm to 5 pm
- Location: Westwood Lake trail
- Sponsored by Project 529, Bees Knees, and Cobs Bread
June 11, from 11 am to 6 pm join us for our Wrap Up event at Maffeo Sutton Park as part of the Pride Parade! Register, ride and record your KM's for a chance to win! REGISTER TODAY | May 28 – June 3 is National AccessAbility Week! Although there is always room for improvement, the City of Nanaimo is working for better inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities in our community. Recent improvements include the Mobi Mat on Departure Bay Beach, easier access to Westwood Lake and completion of phase 2 of the Maffeo Sutton Inclusive Playground. The City of Nanaimo’s Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness (ACAI) helps to ensure that City plans, policies, bylaws and infrastructure are inclusive and accommodating to people of all ages, abilities and walks of life. ACAI INFORMATION | Roundabouts Roundabouts are becoming more and more common across the country, including Nanaimo. Compared to an intersection that uses signals, roundabouts can: - reduce crashes by 35%, injury by 76% and fatalities by 90%.
- increase intersection capacity by up to 50%.
- reduce vehicle speeds while requiring fewer complete vehicle stops.
For more information visit the Roundabout section on www.nanaimo.ca. MORE INFORMATION | | Public Works Week Success! Thank you to everyone who participated in our Public Works Open House and to all of the Public Works employees who helped host such a fun and informative event! On the morning of Wednesday, May 24, Public Works staff led hundreds of Grade 5 students through the yard for a tour and insight on how Public Works serves our community. Later, staff opened the doors for the adults and families as well. From the pipes that bring us our drinking water, to the busy mechanics bay, it was an opportunity to explore the innerworkings of Nanaimo's infrastructure. This year’s theme “Connecting the World through Public Works”, made for an educational and fun-filled adventure for staff and visitors alike! | | Invasive Plants Work Party This is your last chance this year to sign up for an invasive plants work party! All equipment and training are provided. Please pre-register. - Thursday, June 10 at Departure Bay as part of Oceans Day, from 10 am to 12 pm.
INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL | | Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week? Up-to-date information on City construction projects: Paving will take place on a number of City roads beginning this week: - Monday, May 29, afternoon beginning at 5 pm – Third St, between Howard and Pine St – single lane, alternating traffic;
- Monday, May 29, overnight beginning at 8 pm – Hammond Bay Rd, eastbound lanes between Uplands and Turner. Traffic will be restricted to one lane each direction;
- Tuesday, May 30, overnight beginning at 8 pm – Hammond Bay Rd, westbound lanes between Applecross and Hwy 19A. Full road closure, detours will be in place;
- Wednesday, May 31, overnight beginning at 8 pm – Hammond Bay Rd, eastbound lanes between Hwy 19A and Calinda. Full road closure, detours will be in place;
- Thursday, June 1, overnight beginning at 8 pm – Norwell Dr, Hwy 19A to Victoria. Full road closure, detours will be in place.
Midtown Water Supply and Midtown Gateway Projects: - From May 30 to June 1, Boxwood Rd will be closed north of Northfield Rd, along with the corresponding left turn lane on Northfield Rd. Vehicle access entering & exiting the businesses at 2300 Northfield Rd (Petro-Canada & WAVES car wash) will be via Northfield Rd only. Thank you for your patience! www.nanaimo.ca/goto/MidtownGateway & www.nanaimo.ca/goto/MidtownWater
Albert/Fourth Complete Streets & Utility Upgrade project: - Watermain installation continues on Pine Street between Albion and Albert Street shortly. Minor traffic delays can be expected due to lane closures. Drivers should plan an alternate route if possible.
CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS | Work With Us! We are currently looking for candidates to fill the following positions: - Planning Assistant
- Fire Prevention Officer/Inspector
- Communications & Marketing Specialist
- Fleet Maintenance Mechanic - Temporary Full-Time
- Civil Design Technologist
- Casual Clerical Opportunities
- 2023 Seasonal Recreation Leader Vacancies
- Temporary Recreation Leader II - Inclusion
- Municipal Services Inspector - Temporary Full-Time
- Buyer
- Casual Police Information Clerks
- Roads Management Specialist - Temporary Full-Time
- Building Official
- Casuals - Police Services
- Custodian - Relief Pool
- Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
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