City of Nanaimo Local Government
455 Wallace Street V9R 5J6 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

MY Nanaimo eNewsletter is out! This week Island Health needs our help to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community, watch for daily closures on Rock City Road and Parks, Recreation & Culture have ways to keep you active and engaged this winter. Read on for more http://ow.ly/5gC050Di2AD~~ Subscribe to our Weekly eNewsletter here http://ow.ly/A1OX50Di2AC

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If the Province approval is passed, July 1, 2021 Nanaimo will join the plastic bag ban bandwagon! As we wait for pending approval, we can start making small changes now: Try different bags, boxes or totes & find a suitable replacement for plastic grocery bags Store re-usable bags in your car, purse or jacket pockets (along with your mask) to get into the habit of always having one handy! If you own a business, hold off ordering large quantities of branded plastic bags ...& perhaps research some other cost effective options to switch to To learn more about reducing single use bags in Nanaimo visit http://ow.ly/FC9e50DeL1V

Join us for some soccer, and learn the basics in this introductory class where the focus is on FUN! Register today by calling 250-756-5200 or online. http://ow.ly/DT4X50DeVU7 Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools District

Calling all youth! We are flicking on the switch for the lights at Beban Park's Second Artificial Turf. Drop in for free, unstructured play every Friday evening in February from 4-5:30 pm. Pre-registration is not necessary. Looking for more youth programs? Check out our Winter Youth Flyer. http://ow.ly/87DL50DbFRz

Happy New Year, Nanaimo, from Councillor Tyler Brown.

Join us for a special skating schedule at Frank Crane Arena until January 1. Space is limited, and pre-registration is necessary to participate. http://ow.ly/n6rD50CG6Sk Every session is $2 thanks to the many sponsoring community businesses and organizations. See our website for schedule and listing of sponsors. https://www.nanaimo.ca//park/holiday-skating-schedule-2020

Join us for a special skating schedule at Frank Crane Arena from December 21 to January 1. Space is limited, and pre-registration is necessary to participate. http://ow.ly/n6rD50CG6Sk Every session is $2 thanks to the many sponsoring community businesses and organizations. See our website for schedule and listing of sponsors. https://www.nanaimo.ca//park/holiday-skating-schedule-2020 Nanaimo News Bulletin Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools District Nanaimo News Now

Happy New Year, Nanaimo, from Councillor Don Bonner.

Please be aware of the wind warning for this morning along the West Coast, including here in Nanaimo. Please report any damage you see in parks or along trails to [email protected] or by calling 250-756-5200.

The City of Nanaimo, in recognition of Earth Day's 50th anniversary, has planted over 250 trees and 350 shrubs as part of "Tree Relay". These were planted along the Chase River and Third Street Park by students from Nanaimo District Secondary School, John Barsby Community School and students from the Vancouver Island University Parks Canada Club. For more information on the Tree Relay Program, visit http://ow.ly/Vpes50CqHvP. Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools District Vancouver Island University

Search for the Frosty Bucket this holiday season with your family for a chance to win some great Parks, Recreation and Culture prizes! -Use the clue below (hint: pay close attention to the bolded words) to discover a local street name. -Find a park or trail linked to this neighbourhood. -Use a QR Reader App to pull up a hidden word found on the sticker.... -Find all 12 locations and all 12 words and then unscramble the words to come up with a special phrase. -Email this phrase to [email protected] by January 3, 2021 to be eligible to win. Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools District

Did you know that the City has a COVID-19 information page? On the page you will find links to credible sources, messages from the Mayor, COVID-19 updates from the City as well as other helpful information. Take a look here: https://bit.ly/39acKiY

Start your search for the Frosty Bucket, reserve your spot during the Special Skating schedule and check out some of the waste reduction tips to incorporate this holiday season. Read on for more...

Happy New Year, Nanaimo, from Councillor Sheryl Armstrong.

In 2019, a climate emergency was declared to bring a new focus to energy and emissions management. The harbour and estuaries, islands, lakes, forests, hills and watercourses that make our community attractive also play key roles in making our City less vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The current Official Community Plan (OCP) guides us to plan our community to protect and enhance a sustainable environment. Have your say! http://ow.ly/dr3F50CcAZY

Join Parks, Recreation and Culture for youth programs from January to March. Sports, arts, youth drop-in and even Dungeons and Dragons! https://www.nanaimo.ca//recreation-faciliti/youthflyer.pdf Register for your youth programs today online, by phoning 250-756-5200 or at one of our recreation centres. https://www.nanaimo.ca/recreation-pa/register-for-a-program Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools District

Grab your bike, your helmet, your night lights and maybe a few more... Decorate your bike with twinkle lights and holiday decorations for this fun family night ride to celebrate the holiday season. Bike wheel lights included in registration. Meet at Beban Park in the Breezeway. Sat, Dec 12, 4:30-5:30 pm, $5 (#51068) Register by calling 250-756-5200 or online http://ow.ly/VjEA50CqvXm

Looking for a way to burn off some energy? The lights are on at some of your favourite parks/fields for unstructured play during the holiday season. (Please bring your own equipment.) See our website for dates and locations. http://ow.ly/PyyY50CLgFE

REIMAGINE NANAIMO asks you to map out your favourite place in Nanaimo; be prepared for an emergency; and a winter reminder when venturing out in Nanaimo's parks. These and more in this week's edition of #MyNanaimo This Week eNews: http://ow.ly/INXs50Cmm8a

The living wall at Oliver Woods Community Centre is being replaced from October 28 to November 6. Looking for a park to explore this fall? Check out our Parks Search feature on our website. http://ow.ly/Cvez50C03mV

Have your say today! The deadline for online survey submissions is Monday, November 30, 2020. The REIMAGINE NANAIMO Ideas Questionnaire asks overall about your thoughts and experiences and will only take 5 min http://ow.ly/KH3Y50CosRs

*TEST TEST TEST REMINDER* The City of Nanaimo will be sending out an emergency alert test THIS MORNING October 27 at 10:15 am through the Voyent Alert! system. If you haven't signed up for an alert yet, go to www.nanaimo.ca/goto/alerts

Heads up, Nanaimo. Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for tonight: http://ow.ly/z6Nf50CmkUr Make sure you are storm prepared. Check out our Personal Preparedness page for info on what you can do to be prepared for a severe storm: http://ow.ly/fBPZ50Cmlyd

Give the gift of recreation this holiday season! Our Parks, Recreation and Culture gift cards come in any denomination and can be used for program registrations, pre-registered drop ins and facility rentals! One size fits all, and they fit great in a stocking! Pick up your gift cards from Bowen Park, Oliver Woods Community Centre and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.... See our Winter 2021 Program Guide for a listing of what is being offered from January to March. https://www.nanaimo.ca//recreation-fac/winter2021guide.pdf

Are you an ARTIST or NON-PROFIT organization struggling with affordable, suitable spaces for your programs /practices? Your information is vital to making positive change. Complete the SPACE for COMMUNITY Survey! Share your needs / opinions about space, including impacts from the COVID 19 Pandemic. Help create the data / case for support to improve the situation for not-for-profit, social enterprise and artist spaces. Complete the 15-30 min Survey now & be entered to win 1 of 2 iPads. Be sure to have your facility agreements in hand! Survey deadline midnight October 29. http://ow.ly/DTc250C3mpr Thank you for participating!

As a Nanaimo resident, we know you take care to reduce garbage in your Black Cart, properly sort organics and recycle right. You practice the 3Rs - Reduce, Reuse & Recycle - and when you're in doubt, you check it out on the What Goes Where recycling directory. We THANK YOU for your efforts to keep us on the path to Zero Waste, and want you to know your time and care is worth it! Here’s the basics of what happens your cart contents: Black Cart Garbage is hauled to the Re...gional Landfill on Cedar Road, where it’s compacted and eventually covered. Green Cart Organics are delivered to a facility in Duke Point, where non-compostables are screened out, then it’s processed indoors to turn from compostables to soil. Blue Cart Recyclables are brought to a receiving facility in south Nanaimo to go through the first round of sorting. After that, recyclables are sent to a material recovery facility in the lower mainland, where it’s sorted again, then sent to the following locations for processing: o Hard plastic packaging a plastics recycling facility in the lower mainland o Metal containers facilities in BC, Ontario and the United States o Paper and cardboard end-markets overseas, in the United States, or in BC Want to find out more? Visit our webpage on Post-Collection Systems http://ow.ly/YiEZ50Cqzs9

Hey, parents! Let our elves at Parks, Recreation and Culture take care of your little ones with crafts and a movie while you work on your holiday shopping. Three sessions to choose from. Register by calling 250-756-5200 or online. http://ow.ly/xjJH50C7v7u

Hey, Rotary Bowl Track users! The track will be getting repaired from October 27 to November 13. Have you ever tried running on the Caledonia Track? For more park and trail options, check out our Parks Search feature on our website. http://ow.ly/g0er50C03Ss

The Rotary Bowl is still being repaired. It is a little behind schedule due to the weather. As soon as there is break from the rain, work will commence for installing the new rubber surfacing. Please avoid these sections of the track until repairs are complete. Fall is a great time to explore the many parks in Nanaimo. Discover the many parks available by using our Parks Search feature on our website. http://ow.ly/h0CH50CbMhj

Sign up for our upcoming workshop on ways to save money and energy inside your home. Join us for one or both taking place at Beban Park Social Centre! Thu Oct 29, 7-9 pm, $15/1 (#38138) Register online or by calling 250-756-5200. http://ow.ly/pIyM50BNKBQ

How We Care... We would love your feedback on our community needs, how we care for one another and experience a sense of belonging. The survey will only take 10 min, have your say today http://ow.ly/CvZq50BSwx1

While we can't promise snow, we can promise a lot of fun at the coolest winter camp in town while following COVID-19 protocols. Cost is only $42/day and includes games, crafts, sports and so much more. Register today by calling 250-756-5200 or online https://www.nanaimo.ca/recreation-pa/register-for-a-program Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools District

A Special Council meeting takes place today at 1pm. Watch the livestream or view the agenda online at http://ow.ly/UWm050CLf8E

It's usually pretty frustrating when things rip, tear, break or breakdown, but before you look at buying a replacement, consider the value of repairing and continuing to reuse the item or device. If you still decide on replacing it, but someone else may find value in fixing it and using it, pass it forward! http://ow.ly/PHoE50BXOtG

Sometimes referred to as collaborative consumption, access over ownership is the idea that resources can be shared or rented rather than owned. The internet continues to bring more people together with similar interests, and we're seeing car and bike sharing programs and even content sharing services such as Netflix on the rise. Speaking of which, if you have a shelf full of now dusty DVDs and Bluray movies, consider passing them forward or selling them in a Marketplace or used listing.

Did you know 67% of Nanaimo’s businesses are locally owned and operated? They are the foundation of our community and we celebrate them this week during small business week October 18-24, 2020. They provide well paying, local jobs, new vibrancy & uniqueness throughout our community. During COVID-19, they’ve had to persevere and innovate like never before. You can also show support by taking 10 min to fill out the REIMAGINE NANAIMO "How We Work" survey sharing your ideas for enhancing economic development http://ow.ly/7Gtz50BYYMR

Did you know a plaque was installed in Dallas Square next to the existing 100 Years of Coal memorial. Saturday a virtual unveiling took place. The purpose of the plaque is to recognize the strike, which turned into the most protracted, fiercely fought labour dispute in the province’s history. If you'd like to watch the unveiling event, please visit http://ow.ly/7Aje50CL2Xy

Nanaimo, although the forecast is calling for Sun (yay!) it comes with cooler temperatures, with a low zero and minus 3 inland. Please be cautious of potential icy conditions while driving, walking & riding. Enjoy your weekend!

This weekend, our REIMAGINE NANAIMO booths will be popping up at Nanaimo North Town Centre and University Village. Pop by and have your say on Nanaimo's future! In the meantime, join the conversation at getinvolvednanaimo.ca! * Saturday, October 24, 2020, noon to 4 pm, Nanaimo North Town Centre (near the London Drugs entrance) * Sunday, October 25, 2020, noon to 4 pm, University Village Shopping Centre (outside)

Make a list. Check it twice! Over-buying is easy, but try planning out your meals ahead of time so that you only purchase what you need when you cruise the grocery store aisles, especially when it comes to perishables. http://ow.ly/5N9l50BWvVp

The City of Nanaimo is seeking a temporary full-time Buyer. Under the direction of the Manager, Purchasing & Stores, the incumbent procures a wide variety of supplies, materials, tools, equipment and services for City departments. Applications due by 4:30 pm November 10, 2020 learn more http://ow.ly/wSZi50C12jg