Artist Highlight

Lighting a Path features artwork by seven Snuneymuxw creators, including the late W. Joel Good (ts'usqinuxun). Joel Good was a world-renowned Traditional Coast Salish master carver and artist whose influence continues to shine through the work of his family and community. A pivotal figure in the Coast Salish Art Revitalization Movement, Joel helped shape a powerful resurgence of cultural expression, leaving an impact that continues to grow long after his passing. Working alongside his father, the late Dr. William Good, his sisters Aunalee and Sophia, and his mother, Sandra Good, at Ay Lelum The Good House of Design, Joel contributed carvings, designs, and collaborations that appeared in major public art installations and on fashion stages - where tribute showcases continue to honour him today.

Photo credit: Sean Fenzl

Activity Guide

The Spring/Summer Activity Guide is now available to pick up or view online. Make sure you pick yours up to be ready for registration! Aquatic programs are now open for registration and it opens this week on Wednesday at 6 am for all other programs.

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This St. Patrick’s Day don’t just wear green, be “green”! There are so many ways to mark this day while also reducing waste and helping our planet:

Decorate “green” – if you choose to decorate for St. Patrick’s Day, use ones that you can keep and use again or refashion things you already have around the house.

Recycle – make sure to properly sort all your recyclables. Use the What Goes Where Tool on the Nanaimo Recycles app or find more information, along with the tool, on the Recycling page on the City.

Plant a tree or two – the City still has the popular tree voucher program where you can purchase a tree to plant on your property for the low cost of $25. Learn more about this program on the City website.
 

Commute differently – try another form of transportation such as taking transit, riding a bike, walking or roller blading. Nanaimo has an extensive network of multi-use trails.

Cycling routes – to get you where you need to go. Don’t have a bike? There is a great ebike share program Evolve, located at different spots around town.

Be water smart – this week, Water to Earth month begins and there are plenty of events to take part in where you can learn about this most precious resource.

Upcycle – want to refresh your home? Use the stuff you have! You can give things a spruce or repurpose them for a different use.

Calling All Mobile Food Trucks

Bring your flavour to the festivities! We are now accepting Mobile Food Vendor applications for Canada Day Celebrations at Maffeo Sutton Park on Wednesday, July 1 from 11 am to 3:30 pm. For application information, email: CanadaDay@nanaimo.ca

Drop-in Programs

Join us for a series of exciting pop-up drop-in programs at Oliver Woods Community Centre! These short-term offerings are a great way to stay active, try something new or enjoy extra gym time. Register up to 72 hours in advance online, in-person or by calling 250-756-5200.

• POP-UP BASKETBALL SHOOT AROUND: Wednesdays until March 25, 11:45 am to 1:45 pm
• POP-UP EVENING PICKLEBALL: Thursdays until March 26, 5:30 to 6:45 pm
• POP-UP YOUTH VOLLEYBALL BUMP AROUND: Fridays until March 27, 6 to 8 pm

Bastion Lighting

When you see the Bastion lit up in a colour, it's for a special reason such as a holiday or awareness for a cause.

• March 15 - Teal: International Long COVID Day

• March 17 - Green: St. Patrick's Day

• March 19 to 23 - Yellow and Blue: World Down Syndrome Day

• March 26: Purple: Epilepsy Awareness

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Recycling 101

How’s your recycling knowledge? Did you know that cardboard boxes should be flattened and cut into pieces that are 2 ft by 2 ft (60 cm x 60 cm) before going into your blue cart? This will make space for more items in your cart and make it easier for all recyclables to get into the truck on collection day.

Learn more Recycling 101 tips on the Recycling page on the City website.

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