May 5, 2025

This Week...

Sign up for MyCity, join us for a Family Fishing Day and get ready for Emergency Preparedness Week. Read on for more!

Property Taxes

Property tax notices will be processed later this month. If you would like to receive your notice as soon as it's processed, change your delivery method to email using your MyCity account. To sign up for a MyCity account, register online using your unique folio and access code from a previous tax notice.

Can't find a previous year's notice? Email our property tax team at property.tax@nanaimo.ca

Emergency Preparedness Week

Being prepared is important and something the whole family can do. With Emergency Preparedness Week taking place from May 4 to May 10, the City of Nanaimo is encouraging residents to prepare for an emergency by making a kit, drafting a plan and signing up for the City's Voyent Alert! emergency notification system.

This year’s theme, “In it Together,” highlights the importance of collective action. While we can’t prevent natural disasters, we can reduce their impact by being ready. Emergencies can happen anytime, and being prepared helps protect yourself, your loved ones and your community.

Here are three simple steps everyone can take:

  • Know the risks – Although the consequences of disasters can be similar, knowing the risks specific to our community and our region can help you better prepare
  • Make a plan – It will help you and your family know what to do
  • Get an emergency kit – During an emergency, we will all need some basic supplies. We may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in an emergency

For more information about how you can prepare for emergencies and to make a kit, visit www.nanaimo.ca/goto/emergencykit or the Province of BC website www.preparedbc.ca.

PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS
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Family Fishing Day

Fish on! On May 11 between 10 am and 3 pm, bring the whole family and a picnic and join us for a free, fun event at Colliery Dam Park.

There will be a trout release at 12 pm, live music from 1 to 2 pm, food trucks, and Learn to Fish programs for ages 5–15.

Pre-register through Parks, Recreation and Culture: #142822 (10 to 11 am) or #142823 (1 to 3 pm).

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RCMP Open House

Come down to the Nanaimo RCMP Detachment (303 Prideaux Street) from 10 am to 2 pm on May 10 to see what they do and meet some of their members. 

This event is free and is perfect for the whole community! 

There will be burgers, hot dogs, cotton candy and popcorn by donation to Tour de Rock. And of course...meet Safety Bear!

Watering Restrictions

As of May 1, region-wide stage 2, even and odd, watering restrictions are in effect. 

There are some exemptions to restrictions such as newly seeded areas, vegetable gardens and fruit trees that may be watered at any time. To view the details of the current Water Restriction Stage for Nanaimo, and how you can conserve water, visit Team WaterSmart.

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Concerts in the Park

This summer, bring a lawn chair and a picnic while enjoying some great musical entertainment in some of Nanaimo's most beautiful and popular parks. These concerts are FREE and are great for the whole family!

Our next performer is Andrew Janusson who will be performing on May 11 between 1 to 2 pm in Colliery Dam Park.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

Public Works Open House

To highlight Public Works Week, join us on May 21, for a free tour of Public Works. There are a limited number of spots available, registration is required for this tour. Log into your recreation account at www.nanaimo.ca/parks-recreation-culture/register-for-a-program, search for "Public Works Open House" and choose between six different timeslots for the tour.

Online Schedules

Stay active and connected with the City of Nanaimo’s recreation offerings - online schedules are available for swimming, skating, weight rooms, gymnasiums, and pottery programs.

DROP-IN SCHEDULES

Back-in Angle Parking

Ever heard of back-in angle parking? Similar to other angle parking, the spots are designed to make parking easier. The difference? The angle is reversed and designed to simplify back-in parking. This creates a much safer experience when leaving (it's generally easier to pull forward out of a space than to back into oncoming traffic). The City has a section of back-in angle parking at Port Place Shopping Centre and another coming at Harewood Centennial Park.

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.

RECYCLING
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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.

  • The intersection of Wall Street and Comox Road is being updated with new traffic lights, pedestrian crossings and altered Wall Street right turn. Bus stops 109974 and 110047 will be affected. Visit the RDN Transit page for more info.
  • Commercial Street between Wharf Street and Church Street is closed to vehicles and Bastion Street is closed to vehicles between Skinner Street and Front Street. 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 upgrades along Railway Avenue began on April 22 and will continue until the end of July. Traffic will be reduced to single lane alternating (SLAT) times with intermittent road closures as required. Please use alternate route if possible.
  • The Townsite Area Utility Upgrades will see utility upgrades continuing on Millstone Avenue throughout May. Traffic will be reduced to SLAT as required.

  • Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians can expect more disruptions during the month of May as street upgrades continue at the intersection of Bowen and Northfield. These disruptions will be phased and will include partial intersection and road closures. From May 5 to 11, 24 hours per day, the westbound lanes of Northfield Road will be closed at the intersection of Bowen Road. No vehicle access to westbound Northfield Road via Bowen Road will be permitted. The eastbound left turn lane from Northfield Road onto Bowen Road will also be closed. Access to Super Save Gas will be via Bowen Road only. 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
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Work With Us!

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

  • Application Support Position – Temporary Full-Time
  • Major Case File Specialist
  • Planning Assistant
  • Casual Clerical Opportunities
  • Casuals - Police Services
  • Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator
  • Manager, Revenue Services
  • Casual Pool - Custodian Relief
  • Water Technician
  • Building Official
  • Casual Lifeguard/Instructors

JOB POSTINGS
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Meetings This Week

Monday May 5 - Regular Council Meeting in the Shaw Auditorium starting at 4.30 pm

Thursday May 8 - Design Advisory Panel Meeting 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
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City of Nanaimo news and events

Recap of City News

Busy Nanaimo intersection about to get road and safety improvements

City seeks volunteers for Committee and Variance Board

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 to May 10, 2025

Concerts in the Park are back this summer

City of Nanaimo message to the Filipino community

Remembering lives lost on April 28 - Canada's National Day of Mourning

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