December 2, 2024

This Week...

Participate in the 2025 Budget eTown Hall, provide your feedback on the City's Form & Character Development Permit Guidelines Update and go zero waste this holiday season. Read on for more!

Budget Talks 2025: eTown Hall

Get your budget-related questions in for the eTown Hall! Tonight's Regular Council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with an overview of the Financial Plan followed by a one-hour eTown Hall for residents to engage with Council on the budget.

To participate, you can submit your questions through the City website, on X (formally known as Twitter) using the hashtag #NanaimoTH, and on the eTown Hall Facebook event page. During the meeting, you can ask your question in person or send it in online. Make sure to review the budget materials, which can be found on the Budget Information page on the City website.

The eTown Hall will be streamed live on the City website, as part of the Regular Council Meeting and on Rogers tv channel 4 or 105.

SUBMIT A QUESTION

Update on Nanaimo's Parks

The windstorm from November 19 really impacted some of Nanaimo's parks. City Parks crews have been out cleaning, repairing and inspecting parks to ensure your safety. We have a few updates for you:

  • Oliver Woods playground is now open. Damaged equipment will be replaced at a future date.
  • Lost Lake Park is closed
  • Saxer Park is closed
  • Schook Park is closed
  • Crab Dock on the waterfront walkway is closed by the Port Authority for repairs

FIND A PARK

Have a Zero Waste Holiday Season

When it comes to gift-giving, the most special gifts are the ones that create lasting memories. This holiday season, you can stay low-waste by following some simples steps such as gifting an experience. Learn more by checking out the Zero Waste 101 page on the City website.

ZERO WASTE 101

Play & Learn Open House

Have you heard about our Play and Learn programs for children 3-5 years? Join us at Beban Park for a Play and Learn Open House where you can hear about the program details, meet the teachers and have your child participate in Tumble Time. This event is free, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family!

  • Friday, December 13
  • 11:30 am-1:30 pm
  • Beban Park Social Centre.

Form & Character Development Permit Guidelines Update

Are you interested in urban design? Want to have input on the form and character of new development in Nanaimo?

The City has drafted Form and Character Development Permit Guidelines and we want to hear from you! Review the draft Guidelines and provide your comments by December 13, 2024. 

PROVIDE FEEDBACK

Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?

Here’s a list of up-to-date information on City construction projects. When approaching construction zones, please make sure to slow down, follow any detours that may be in place and obey all signage and traffic personnel instructions. Remember that construction zone speed limits are 30 km/hr unless otherwise posted. Thank you for your patience!

Midtown Gateway Project

  • Use caution and expect delays in the following areas:
    • Single lane alternating traffic on Boxwood Road.
      • Use Powder Works Road to access Rosstown Road - access to Rosstown from Bowen Road is now closed.
    • The south access to Beban Park will be closed 24 hours per day. Please exit the park from the other end. All park amenities and programs remain open and accessible.
  • All businesses remain open.

Learn more about this project: Midtown Gateway

Midtown Water Supply Project

  • Expect minor delays during the day in the following areas:
    • Bowen Road between Pryde Avenue and Meredith Road.
    • Labieux Road between Kenworth Road and Beban Parkway.
  • All businesses in these areas remain open and accessible.
  • The trailway between Third Street, VIU and the Black Diamond neighbourhood is closed, this area is an active construction site.

Learn more about this project: Midtown Water Supply Project

Commercial Street Improvements – Wharf to Church Street

  • Businesses on Commercial Street remain open as usual and pedestrian access along the street is open.
  • FREE 2-hour street parking available downtown for the duration of the project.
  • Commercial Street between Wharf and Church Street is closed to vehicles.

Learn More about this project: Commercial Street Improvements - Wharf to Church Street

Townsite Area Utility Upgrades - Phase 1

  • Sections of Oakley Street will be closed for sewer upgrades starting November 4 – open to local traffic only.
  • Single lane alternating traffic on Millstone Avenue starting November 27. Please use alternate routes to avoid delays.

Learn more about this project: Townsite Area Utility Upgrades - Phase 1

Buttertubs Drive Water Main Upgrade

  • Expect delays and single-lane-alternating traffic on Buttertubs Drive, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm.
    • Avoid the area if possible.

Learn more about this project: Buttertubs Drive Water Main Upgrade

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
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Work With Us!

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

  • General Ledger Clerk - Temporary Full-Time
  • Switchboard Operator - Police - Permanent Part-Time
  • Client Support Specialist - Temporary Full-Time
  • Casual Pool - Custodian Relief
  • Building Official
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
  • Planning Assistant
  • Casuals - Police Services
  • Casual Clerical Opportunities

JOB POSTINGS
A view from the Mayor's chair in the Shaw auditorium looking toward the audience

Meetings This Week

Monday, Dec. 2: Regular Council Meeting and eTown Hall in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre's Shaw Auditorium starting at 7 pm.

Wednesday, Dec. 4: Special Finance and Audit Committee Meeting in Vancouver Island Conference Centre's Shaw Auditorium starting at 9 am.

Friday, Dec. 6: Special Finance and Audit Committee Meeting in Vancouver Island Conference Centre's 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
City of Nanaimo news and events

Recap of City News

City budget focus of upcoming eTown Hall

Alternative Approval Process Results - Public Works Yard Updates Borrowing Bylaw

CITY NEWSROOM

Stay up to Date with Council, Programming and Events