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Illustration showing various transportation modes with arrows indicating mobility upgrades in Country Club area, announcing round 2 of the project and public engagment.

We will be replacing aging underground water and sewer mains in the Country Club area so are taking the opportunity to improve the surface transit exchange and streetscape. Visit nanaimo.ca/goto/CountryClub to see the plan and provide your feedback. #Nanaimo

Heads up, #Nanaimo. Expect traffic disruptions from March 3 - 20 on Applecross Road between Calinda Street and Dover Road. Crews are installing improvements that focus on pedestrian safety, including a new raised crosswalk at Portsmouth and new flashing crosswalk lights at Dover Road.

Map of the intersection of Hammond Bay Rd and Rutherford Rd with the description of the traffic delay written in a text bubble. A caution symbol and the words "heads up!" are in the upper left hand corner.

Heads up #Nanaimo commuters! Expect delays Mon-Fri, 7am-7pm, March 4-27 as we upgrade the intersection at Rutherford & Hammond Bay Rd. There will be no traffic light during this time. Traffic persons will be in place to assist with traffic, pedestrians & cyclists. Use an alt. route if possible. #YCD

Waves crashing on rocky shore at Neck Point Park with distant coastal homes under clear sky in Nanaimo, promoting sea level rise management survey.

#DYK? #Nanaimo has over 30 km of coastline. As climate change causes sea levels to rise, we will need to create strategies to protect what's important to us along our coast. We are developing a plan on how to manage and adapt to sea level rise and we want to hear from you: https://ow.ly/1R0450YmLMe

📬 My Nanaimo This Week - March 2, 2026

#MyNanaimo This Week: Get ready for spring and summer registration, tell us what you value about Nanaimo’s coastline and check out the temporary public art that has been put up around town. Read on for more! ow.ly/jcze50YoeW3 #Nanaimo #YCD

Blue sign announcing the return of downtown pay parking starting March 2 with a yellow car and arrow graphic.

#DYK? Having pay parking in commercial areas like downtown #Nanaimo is a good way to manage demand, making it easier to find a space. Starting Mar 2, pay parking will be in effect for all downtown street parking spaces 8am-5pm on weekdays and Saturdays. ow.ly/RALm50YmLc2

Social Housing vs Market Housing (CITY of NANAIMO) YouTube video by City Of Nanaimo

Learn about the City of Nanaimo's initiative to accelerate the delivery of social housing in our community. Have your say and find more information at ow.ly/U1Pq50Yn3kx

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Got a project that will help meet the City's Green Goals? Funding is available for both the Community Watershed Restoration Grant & the Community Environmental Sustainability Project Grant. Apply by March 9, 2026 at 4pm. For more details and to apply, visit https://ow.ly/CICl50Ym5YZ

My Nanaimo This Week - February 23, 2026

This Week... We're highlighting an "Illuminating" artist, share your feedback on how we can fast track social housing and get ready for the Spring and Summer Activity Guide.​ Visit ow.ly/a0wo50Ykraa~~ to read more! #Nanaimo #YCD

The City supports the Province’s temporary extension of liquor service hours for the men’s gold medal hockey game. Licensed establishments in good standing may open at 5am for this one-time event. Go Canada!

A new #Nanaimo bid opportunity for the Supply and Deliver Pool Chemicals - 'As and When Required' has been posted here: https://ow.ly/wv3Q50YimyY

Newly built townhouses with freshly planted trees.

The City of Nanaimo is seeking a permanent full-time Planning Technician. Learn more by visiting: www.nanaimo.ca/docs/your-go...

As a community, we benefit greatly from our coastline. We are also at risk from impacts related to sea level rise due to climate change. #Nanaimo is developing a plan on how to manage this risk & we want to hear from you about what you value most about our coastline: https://ow.ly/RULQ50YeE0m

City Hall | City of Nanaimo

It's City Hall's 75th Anniversary today! Nanaimo's grown and changed a lot over the past 75 years. Here's a few trivia questions and a brief look back to help celebrate! https://youtu.be/Ry0Q3vlKkcw

📬 My Nanaimo This Week - February 17, 2026

#MyNanaimo This Week: Enjoy a special 2026 art installation, share what you value about our coastline and don’t forget to renew dog licenses. Read on for more!
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A new #Nanaimo bid opportunity for Consulting Services for Ross Road Pump Station and Forcemain Upgrades has been posted here: https://ow.ly/4xhy50Ye7LA

Today, Feb 12, is a day of mourning in BC following the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge. At 12 pm, we encourage the community to come together to reflect, remember and honour the lives lost and hold in our thoughts, the many people impacted by this tragedy. https://ow.ly/ym1t50YevGj

A statement from Mayor Leonard Krog as written in the link provided.

"On behalf of Council and the City of Nanaimo, I extend our thoughts and heartfelt condolences to the residents, families and loved ones affected by the devastating event in Tumbler Ridge." www.nanaimo.ca/NewsReleases... #Nanaimo

Family Day this year (Monday, Feb. 16) will be big in #Nanaimo! Join us for a park-wide celebration from 10am - 2:30pm at Beban. Activities and entertainment, food trucks, and more! And cake to celebrate - but wait, what exactly are we celebrating? ...Ready, Go! https://youtu.be/c17LMJC72dk

📬 My Nanaimo This Week - February 9, 2026

#MyNanaimo This Week: Celebrate Family Day and the 50th anniversary of Beban Complex, take our Rental Tenant Relocation Assistance Project survey and congratulations to our 2026 Culture Award winners. Read on for more! ow.ly/AHab50YbSGw #YCD #Nanaimo

ep30 - Dr. Derek Poteryko | City of Nanaimo Presents: The Sweet Layered Podcast In this episode of The Sweet Layered Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Derek Poteryko, a family physician, author and well-known wellness advocate in Nanaimo. We talk about his community-based approach to health, including Walk With a Doc and the Orange Bench initiative, and explore what wellness really means, why simple habits matter and how social connections support physical and mental health. Dr. Poteryko also shares practical tips that listeners can start using today, offering clear and accessible advice from one of Nanaimo’s most engaged health advocates.  

New Sweet Layered Podcast episode alert!

Local GP Dr. Derek Poteryko joins us to talk wellness, community and simple habits that make a difference.

Apple: https://ow.ly/q28T50Y9u32
Spotify: https://ow.ly/fNZI50Y9u36
Podbean: https://ow.ly/wHAL50Y9u34

#Nanaimo #YCD #podcast

Crews will be out in #Nanaimo's downtown core this weekend flushing water mains. If you notice discoloured water, just run cold water for a minute or so to clear the line. Learn more about water main flushing here: https://ow.ly/pR8c50Y8yoQ

A new #Nanaimo bid opportunity for Construction Services for Rotary Bowl Track and Field Improvements has been posted here: ow.ly/Qj5950Y8yn8

Flowing river with moss-covered rocks and fallen trees in a lush forest promoting City of Nanaimo environmental grants info session on Feb 10 at 5 pm. RSVP by emailing sustainability@nanaimo.ca.

Online info session on Feb 10 at 5 pm for anyone interested in applying for one of #Nanaimo's environmental grants. RSVP to sustainability@nanaimo.ca. More info on Community Watershed Restoration, Community Environmental Sustainability Project grants: www.nanaimo.ca/your-governm...

📬 My Nanaimo This Week - February 2, 2026

#MyNanaimo This Week: Check out our new Wind Phone art installation, learn about environmental grants and join various drop-in programs at Oliver Woods. Read on for more! ow.ly/OKgb50Y7OWQ #YCD #Nanaimo

keyboard with buttons displaying icons of information in the mapping system, zoning, roads, construction, bus stops, lot information, hydrants, parks, sewers, pipes and water, elevations, businesses, parking and a main button with a globe and the letters "GIS".

A new #Nanaimo bid opportunity to Supply Geographic Information System (GIS) Software has been posted here: ow.ly/UZuH50Y7HI8 #YCD

A new #Nanaimo bid opportunity for Emergency Operations Centre audio-video (AV) equipment upgrade supply and install has been posted here: https://ow.ly/BKeF50Y6ES3

City of Nanaimo offers environmental grants for sustainability and watershed restoration projects, with applications open until March 9, 2026.

Applications open for two environmental grants. If you or your organization or group are planning to take on an environmental project in #Nanaimo, check out the grants page on the City website. Deadline to apply: March 9, 2026. https://ow.ly/G2AJ50Y6AQK

Map showing Third Street construction and road closure from Howard Ave to Pine Street with recommended detour routes along Second St and Fourth St via Wakesiah Ave and Pine St/Bruce Ave.

Heads up, #Nanaimo commuters: From Feb 2-6 Third St between Howard Ave and Pine St (Bruce Ave) will be closed, 7am-7pm. Detours will be in place along Second St and Fourth St via Wakesiah Ave and Pine St/Bruce Ave. ow.ly/VYtI50Y6EJm

A new #Nanaimo bid opportunity for Flagging and Traffic Control Services has been posted here: https://ow.ly/OIgi50Y6myQ