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#Nanaimo commuters: Fitzwilliam St between Machleary and Milton St will be closed from 7 am to 7 pm on Monday December 1 while crews work on replacing underground utilities in the intersection of Fitzwilliam and Milton St. Avoid delays by planning an alternate route. https://ow.ly/9F0250Xzevm
November 29, 2025 at 3:50 AM
#Nanaimo commuters: Fitzwilliam St between Machleary and Milton St will be closed from 7 am to 7 pm on Monday December 1 while crews work on replacing underground utilities in the intersection of Fitzwilliam and Milton St. Avoid delays by planning an alternate route. https://ow.ly/9F0250Xzevm
A #Nanaimo bid opportunity for Hanging Basket and Planter Watering Services has been posted here: https://ow.ly/FbIi50XzbAu
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A #Nanaimo bid opportunity for Hanging Basket and Planter Watering Services has been posted here: https://ow.ly/FbIi50XzbAu
The conversation around the City of #Nanaimo's 2026 - 2030 budget is underway. Watch the video and then go to www.nanaimo.ca/goto/budget to learn more about the draft budget, the upcoming eTown hall and to ask your questions. https://youtu.be/uvvTjH8RL1s
Budget Information
See how the City budgets for the next 5 years for operations and projects in the next financial plan.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The conversation around the City of #Nanaimo's 2026 - 2030 budget is underway. Watch the video and then go to www.nanaimo.ca/goto/budget to learn more about the draft budget, the upcoming eTown hall and to ask your questions. https://youtu.be/uvvTjH8RL1s
The 2026 #Nanaimo Budget Talks continue on Friday (Nov. 28) with presentations from external organizations. Watch in person or online here: https://ow.ly/O4ic50XtJRs. Review the budget documents here: https://ow.ly/icaM50XtJRt
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The 2026 #Nanaimo Budget Talks continue on Friday (Nov. 28) with presentations from external organizations. Watch in person or online here: https://ow.ly/O4ic50XtJRs. Review the budget documents here: https://ow.ly/icaM50XtJRt
Heads up #Nanaimo, if you hear a loud whistle between 9:30 and 10 this morning, it’s Harmac Pacific Mill running an emergency drill and not an actual emergency.
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Heads up #Nanaimo, if you hear a loud whistle between 9:30 and 10 this morning, it’s Harmac Pacific Mill running an emergency drill and not an actual emergency.
A new #Nanaimo bid opportunity for Portable Toilet Rental and Servicing has been posted here: nanaimo.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tende...
November 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
A new #Nanaimo bid opportunity for Portable Toilet Rental and Servicing has been posted here: nanaimo.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tende...
#Nanaimo's 2026 Budget Talks have gotten underway and, on Dec 1 starting at 7 pm, you will have the opportunity to ask your questions at an eTown Hall. Wherever you are, submit your budget questions here using #NanaimoTH or on the City website at: www.nanaimo.ca/etownhall
November 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
#Nanaimo's 2026 Budget Talks have gotten underway and, on Dec 1 starting at 7 pm, you will have the opportunity to ask your questions at an eTown Hall. Wherever you are, submit your budget questions here using #NanaimoTH or on the City website at: www.nanaimo.ca/etownhall
#Nanaimo, are you prepared for an emergency? On Vancouver Island we should have at least 7 days' worth of supplies. Get prepared by building your kit, preparing an emergency plan and signing up for Voyent Alert, Nanaimo's emergency alert system. ow.ly/SnBI50Xt6ky
November 20, 2025 at 12:26 AM
#Nanaimo, are you prepared for an emergency? On Vancouver Island we should have at least 7 days' worth of supplies. Get prepared by building your kit, preparing an emergency plan and signing up for Voyent Alert, Nanaimo's emergency alert system. ow.ly/SnBI50Xt6ky
The 2026 #Nanaimo Budgets Talks start this Friday with an overview of the budget, projects and initiatives. Join in person or watch online: https://ow.ly/no8V50Xte6o
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The 2026 #Nanaimo Budgets Talks start this Friday with an overview of the budget, projects and initiatives. Join in person or watch online: https://ow.ly/no8V50Xte6o
#MyNanaimo This Week: Check out the 2026 Street Banners design, give greener this holiday and join us for the 2026 Budget Talks. Read on for more! ow.ly/uab750Xt5zG #Nanaimo #YCD
📫 My Nanaimo This Week - November 17, 2025
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November 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
#MyNanaimo This Week: Check out the 2026 Street Banners design, give greener this holiday and join us for the 2026 Budget Talks. Read on for more! ow.ly/uab750Xt5zG #Nanaimo #YCD
Heads up, Nanaimo.
Kinsmen Participark at Beban Park will be closed on Monday, November 17 while City crews remove trees in the area. Please plan your visit accordingly and use caution around work zones. The park will reopen once the work is complete.
Kinsmen Participark at Beban Park will be closed on Monday, November 17 while City crews remove trees in the area. Please plan your visit accordingly and use caution around work zones. The park will reopen once the work is complete.
November 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Heads up, Nanaimo.
Kinsmen Participark at Beban Park will be closed on Monday, November 17 while City crews remove trees in the area. Please plan your visit accordingly and use caution around work zones. The park will reopen once the work is complete.
Kinsmen Participark at Beban Park will be closed on Monday, November 17 while City crews remove trees in the area. Please plan your visit accordingly and use caution around work zones. The park will reopen once the work is complete.
The 2026 Budgets Talks get underway next week, #Nanaimo. Over the course of four sessions, starting on November 21, you can learn about next year's priorities and ask your budget-related questions at an eTown Hall on December 1. Read all the budget materials here: https://ow.ly/2L2F50XoG44
November 14, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The 2026 Budgets Talks get underway next week, #Nanaimo. Over the course of four sessions, starting on November 21, you can learn about next year's priorities and ask your budget-related questions at an eTown Hall on December 1. Read all the budget materials here: https://ow.ly/2L2F50XoG44
Young Artist’s Vision of Growth and Change Selected for 2026 Street Banners - the City of Nanaimo is proud to announce that Grade 11 student and local artist, Solana Van de Leur’s design has been selected for the 2026 Street Banners. To learn more, visit: ow.ly/GlsK50Xrpjp
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Young Artist’s Vision of Growth and Change Selected for 2026 Street Banners - the City of Nanaimo is proud to announce that Grade 11 student and local artist, Solana Van de Leur’s design has been selected for the 2026 Street Banners. To learn more, visit: ow.ly/GlsK50Xrpjp
Today we remember. Remember and honour those who fought and sacrificed for the freedom we enjoy today. Lest we forget.
A parade will take place downtown #Nanaimo this morning with a ceremony beginning at 10:50 am at the Dallas Cenotaph. https://ow.ly/evXj50Xo75t
A parade will take place downtown #Nanaimo this morning with a ceremony beginning at 10:50 am at the Dallas Cenotaph. https://ow.ly/evXj50Xo75t
November 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Today we remember. Remember and honour those who fought and sacrificed for the freedom we enjoy today. Lest we forget.
A parade will take place downtown #Nanaimo this morning with a ceremony beginning at 10:50 am at the Dallas Cenotaph. https://ow.ly/evXj50Xo75t
A parade will take place downtown #Nanaimo this morning with a ceremony beginning at 10:50 am at the Dallas Cenotaph. https://ow.ly/evXj50Xo75t
Tomorrow’s Remembrance Day events begin with a parade through downtown followed by a ceremony at 10:50 am at the Dallas Square Cenotaph. City offices and rec centres, with the exception of an Everyone Welcome swim from 1-5 pm at #Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, will be closed. https://ow.ly/kIuQ50Xo3KT
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Tomorrow’s Remembrance Day events begin with a parade through downtown followed by a ceremony at 10:50 am at the Dallas Square Cenotaph. City offices and rec centres, with the exception of an Everyone Welcome swim from 1-5 pm at #Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, will be closed. https://ow.ly/kIuQ50Xo3KT
#MyNanaimo This Week: Pause to remember and honour those who fought for our freedom, explore our Poetry Trail and check out the Parks, Recreation and Culture November Giveaway. Read on for more! ow.ly/cfPw50XpwlQ #Nanaimo #YCD
📬 My Nanaimo This Week - November 10, 2025
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November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
#MyNanaimo This Week: Pause to remember and honour those who fought for our freedom, explore our Poetry Trail and check out the Parks, Recreation and Culture November Giveaway. Read on for more! ow.ly/cfPw50XpwlQ #Nanaimo #YCD
Nov 5-11 is Veterans’ Week where we honour and remember those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy here in Canada. Nov 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day is on Nov 11. In recognition of the week, the bastion will be lit in red. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/e2SG50XmKhi #Nanaimo
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Nov 5-11 is Veterans’ Week where we honour and remember those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy here in Canada. Nov 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day is on Nov 11. In recognition of the week, the bastion will be lit in red. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/e2SG50XmKhi #Nanaimo
Pedestrian Safety Trivia Contest 🚸
Do you know how to stay safe on the road? Take our trivia quiz to learn key pedestrian safety facts in B.C. and enter to win a pedestrian prize pack valued at $100.
The contest runs until Friday, November 7, 2025. To participate, visit: ow.ly/J1AV50Xl6Qe
Do you know how to stay safe on the road? Take our trivia quiz to learn key pedestrian safety facts in B.C. and enter to win a pedestrian prize pack valued at $100.
The contest runs until Friday, November 7, 2025. To participate, visit: ow.ly/J1AV50Xl6Qe
November 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Pedestrian Safety Trivia Contest 🚸
Do you know how to stay safe on the road? Take our trivia quiz to learn key pedestrian safety facts in B.C. and enter to win a pedestrian prize pack valued at $100.
The contest runs until Friday, November 7, 2025. To participate, visit: ow.ly/J1AV50Xl6Qe
Do you know how to stay safe on the road? Take our trivia quiz to learn key pedestrian safety facts in B.C. and enter to win a pedestrian prize pack valued at $100.
The contest runs until Friday, November 7, 2025. To participate, visit: ow.ly/J1AV50Xl6Qe
#MyNanaimo This week: Prepare for storm season, test your pedestrian safety knowledge and learn about how our Luminous Paths event won a national award. Read on for more! ow.ly/6EO550XlVao #Nanaimo #YCD
📬 My Nanaimo This Week - November 3, 2025
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November 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#MyNanaimo This week: Prepare for storm season, test your pedestrian safety knowledge and learn about how our Luminous Paths event won a national award. Read on for more! ow.ly/6EO550XlVao #Nanaimo #YCD
#Nanaimo commuters: the westbound turn lane on Third St at the Wakesiah intersection is closed until 5 pm today while crews work on sewer service repair. Expect delays. If possible, plan an alternate route.
October 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
#Nanaimo commuters: the westbound turn lane on Third St at the Wakesiah intersection is closed until 5 pm today while crews work on sewer service repair. Expect delays. If possible, plan an alternate route.
#MyNanaimo This Week: Volunteer member needed for our Design Advisory Panel, learn how to recycle right and stay safe this halloween. Read on for more! ow.ly/H20U50XiEMx #YCD
My Nanaimo This Week - October 28, 2025
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October 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#MyNanaimo This Week: Volunteer member needed for our Design Advisory Panel, learn how to recycle right and stay safe this halloween. Read on for more! ow.ly/H20U50XiEMx #YCD
If you are out in #Nanaimo's parks & trails, make sure to use extra caution during & after stormy conditions. Watch for falling/fallen debris and slippery conditions. Use extra caution around waterways. Report any parks and trails concerns or issues: 250-756-5200 or [email protected]
October 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
If you are out in #Nanaimo's parks & trails, make sure to use extra caution during & after stormy conditions. Watch for falling/fallen debris and slippery conditions. Use extra caution around waterways. Report any parks and trails concerns or issues: 250-756-5200 or [email protected]
Are you storm prepared, #Nanaimo? Make sure catch basins, drains & ditches are cleared of leaves/debris to help prevent flooding. If flooding happens, call Public Works: 250-758-5222. The Public Works yard has sand & bags for filling-bring a shovel. Learn more: www.nanaimo.ca/goto/flood-control
October 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Are you storm prepared, #Nanaimo? Make sure catch basins, drains & ditches are cleared of leaves/debris to help prevent flooding. If flooding happens, call Public Works: 250-758-5222. The Public Works yard has sand & bags for filling-bring a shovel. Learn more: www.nanaimo.ca/goto/flood-control
This coming storm season, make sure you are prepared. Have a storm readiness plan, put together an emergency kit with at least 7 days worth of supplies in the event of a power outage and sign up for emergency alerts from the City by downloading the Voyent Alert app. ow.ly/gWvu50Xgtva #Nanaimo
October 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This coming storm season, make sure you are prepared. Have a storm readiness plan, put together an emergency kit with at least 7 days worth of supplies in the event of a power outage and sign up for emergency alerts from the City by downloading the Voyent Alert app. ow.ly/gWvu50Xgtva #Nanaimo
#MyNanaimo This Week: The deadline to apply for our Temporary Public Art program is fast approaching, sign up for Voyent Alert! and join us for an open house at Fire Station #1. Read on for more! ow.ly/rqMQ50Xf67p #Nanaimo #YCD
📬 My Nanaimo This Week - October 20, 2025
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October 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
#MyNanaimo This Week: The deadline to apply for our Temporary Public Art program is fast approaching, sign up for Voyent Alert! and join us for an open house at Fire Station #1. Read on for more! ow.ly/rqMQ50Xf67p #Nanaimo #YCD