This Week... An open fire ban is currently in effect, National Drowning Prevention Week is underway, and Aquatic Adventures is coming up at Beban Pool for some family-friendly fun. Read on for more! | Open Fire Ban An open fire ban is currently in effect! This means campfires and other activities such as sky lanterns, burn barrels, etc. are not allowed. Did you know that open fires are the leading cause of human-started wildfires in our province? The good news is — they’re completely preventable. Every human-caused fire takes valuable resources away from fighting naturally occurring wildfires, especially during peak fire season. That’s why fire bans and restrictions are sometimes put in place. They’re a key tool to help reduce the risk of new fires, especially when lightning storms are expected or when wildfire conditions are already critical. Let’s all do our part to keep our communities and forests safe! LEARN MORE | Be Prepared for an Emergency With the earthquake in Alaska last week, are you prepared if one happens here? Make sure you have an emergency kit with at least seven days worth of supplies, an emergency plan and, if you haven't already, sign up for Voyent Alert!, Nanaimo's emergency alert system. Download the Voyent Alert! app for free from the App Store and Google Play or sign up online at www.nanaimo.ca/goto/alerts. Find more info on the Personal Preparedness page on the City website. LEARN MORE | | National Drowning Prevention Week National Drowning Prevention Week takes place from July 20 to 26. This important initiative raises awareness about water safety and aims to reduce preventable drowning incidents. Throughout the week, the City’s Water Safety Team will be out in the community sharing educational resources and tips to help residents stay safe around water. Keep an eye out for them at local pools, parks and waterfronts, and take a moment to learn how you can stay safe. | | Beban Pool Aquatic Adventures return every Thursday this summer with themed activities for all ages. Join us on July 24 from 12 to 2 pm at Beban Park Pool for “Hydro and Heroes,” featuring superhero-themed games and crafts. It’s a great way to stay active and have fun in the water. Regular admission rates apply. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a splash and enjoy creative play in a safe environment. | | Commercial Street Night Market Presented by the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, the Commercial Street Night Market runs every Thursday evening from 5 to 9 pm until August 28. Be sure to visit the City of Nanaimo’s table — we’ll be there throughout the summer! | | Water Parks As we head into another week of warm weather, take the opportunity to visit one of our four water parks in Nanaimo, located at Deverill Square Park, Departure Bay Kiwanis Park, Harewood Centennial Park and Mansfield Park. Water parks are open 9 am to 8 pm, seven days a week. MORE INFO | | Kin Outdoor Pool Nanaimo’s outdoor pool is located in beautiful Bowen Park and is open for the summer!
Operated by the Nanaimo White Rapids Swim Club, cool off this July & August in the outdoor Kin Pool in Bowen Park! - Lane swimming: Monday to Friday, 12 to 1 pm - Admission $5 per person
- Public swimming: Monday to Friday, 1 to 3 pm - Admission $5 per person
| | Beban Pool Maintenance Beban Pool and Weight Room will be closed for annual maintenance from July 28 to September 1. During this time, public swimming is available at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (NAC), Kin Pool at Bowen Park, and Westwood Lake. Lifeguards are on duty daily at Kin Pool and Westwood Lake from 12 to 5:30 pm. We encourage residents to take advantage of these alternate locations for safe and enjoyable summer recreation. SCHEDULE | | Playground Programs Our Roving Playground program is on the move to Pipers Lagoon Park this week (July 21 to 25). Bring the kids by from 10 am to 4 pm to play games, do crafts and play sports with our playground leaders. You can also find us all summer (Monday - Friday, 9:30 am to 4 pm) at Departure Bay Park. LEARN MORE | | Cultural Family Fun Night Join us Wednesday, July 30 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm at Harewood Centennial Park for a free evening of music, kids’ activities, art, and cultural fun! Enjoy a live Celtic folk concert by Clanna Morna, bouncy castles, crafts with the Nanaimo Art Gallery, and more. Discover local arts, culture and water safety with City teams. Don’t miss the new art murals on the Harewood Turf Fields! | | Youth Poet Laureate The City of Nanaimo is seeking nominations for our next Youth Poet Laureate. Drawing on the expertise of a new generation of Nanaimo poets and the success of previous Youth Poet Laureates, the City’s next Youth Poet Laureate will serve as a literary ambassador, creating opportunities for the community to appreciate strong youth voices. LEARN MORE | | 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 single lane alternating traffic along Hammond Bay Road between Ventura Drive and Brickyard Road intersections while crews work on replacing sewer and water mains.
- Commercial Street between Bastion Street and Church Street is closed to vehicles. FREE daily 2-hour parking is available along downtown streets and on Levels 2 & 3 of the Bastion Street Parkade for the duration of the project.
- Sewer replacement work along Railway Avenue is now complete. Intermittent road closures may be in effect from 7 am to 5 pm, July 28 to 29 for paving.
- The Townsite Area Utility Upgrades is starting road reconstruction on Millstone Avenue. Road closures and detours are in effect starting Tuesday, July 22 at Millstone Avenue and Townsite Road, and continue along Millstone Avenue through August. Use alternate routes if possible.
- There will single lane alternating traffic on Rosstown Road and Powder Works Road as work continues in the area. Get complete latest updates, including detailed maps at www.nanaimo.ca/goto/MidtownGateway
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: - Client Support Specialist
- Police Support Clerk
- Operations Support Supervisor
- Recreation Assistant II - Arenas
- Planning Assistant
- Planner
- Police Records Clerk
- Building Official
- Community Safety Officers
- Casual Lifeguard/Instructors
- Major Case File Specialist
- Casual Clerical Opportunities
- Casuals - Police Services
- Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator
- Manager, Revenue Services
- Casual Pool - Custodian Relief
- Water Technician
JOB POSTINGS | Meetings This Week Monday, July 21: Regular Council Meeting in the Shaw Auditorium starting at 7 pm. Thursday, July 24: Design Advisory Panel Metting in the SARC Boardroom starting at 5 pm. 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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