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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
February 13, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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
February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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
"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
February 11, 2026 at 9:37 PM
"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
February 11, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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
#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
📬 My Nanaimo This Week - February 9, 2026
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February 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM
#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
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
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
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.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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
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
February 5, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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
February 4, 2026 at 7:44 PM
A new #Nanaimo bid opportunity for Construction Services for Rotary Bowl Track and Field Improvements has been posted here: ow.ly/Qj5950Y8yn8
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...
February 3, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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...
#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
📬 My Nanaimo This Week - February 2, 2026
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February 2, 2026 at 7:43 PM
#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
A new #Nanaimo bid opportunity to Supply Geographic Information System (GIS) Software has been posted here: ow.ly/UZuH50Y7HI8 #YCD
February 2, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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
February 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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
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
February 1, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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
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
January 30, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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
January 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A new #Nanaimo bid opportunity for Flagging and Traffic Control Services has been posted here: https://ow.ly/OIgi50Y6myQ
There's still time to apply to be on the Board of Variance. If you have a basic understanding of building and zoning regulations, as well as familiarity with interpreting architectural plans and documents, apply by February 6 at 4 pm. More info and apply here: https://ow.ly/QKWQ50Y4Z3h
January 30, 2026 at 8:15 PM
There's still time to apply to be on the Board of Variance. If you have a basic understanding of building and zoning regulations, as well as familiarity with interpreting architectural plans and documents, apply by February 6 at 4 pm. More info and apply here: https://ow.ly/QKWQ50Y4Z3h
A new #Nanaimo bid opportunity for Prime Consultant Services for the Loudon Park Improvements Project has been posted here: https://ow.ly/JEkM50Y5aFE
January 30, 2026 at 4:50 PM
A new #Nanaimo bid opportunity for Prime Consultant Services for the Loudon Park Improvements Project has been posted here: https://ow.ly/JEkM50Y5aFE
Up next on The Sweet Layered Podcast!
We sit down with one of Nanaimo’s Community Safety Officers to talk patrols, partnerships and supporting vulnerable residents.
A great look inside this important frontline role.
Apple: https://ow.ly/3fs750Y4uRj
Spotify: https://ow.ly/FLeq50Y4uRh
We sit down with one of Nanaimo’s Community Safety Officers to talk patrols, partnerships and supporting vulnerable residents.
A great look inside this important frontline role.
Apple: https://ow.ly/3fs750Y4uRj
Spotify: https://ow.ly/FLeq50Y4uRh
January 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Up next on The Sweet Layered Podcast!
We sit down with one of Nanaimo’s Community Safety Officers to talk patrols, partnerships and supporting vulnerable residents.
A great look inside this important frontline role.
Apple: https://ow.ly/3fs750Y4uRj
Spotify: https://ow.ly/FLeq50Y4uRh
We sit down with one of Nanaimo’s Community Safety Officers to talk patrols, partnerships and supporting vulnerable residents.
A great look inside this important frontline role.
Apple: https://ow.ly/3fs750Y4uRj
Spotify: https://ow.ly/FLeq50Y4uRh
📢 Do you rent in Nanaimo?
We are seeking your input to develop tenant relocation and compensation requirements for tenants facing eviction when rental buildings with four or more units are redeveloped.
🗓 Survey open: January 28 to February 18, 2026
🔗 Have your say: ow.ly/kRYU50Y58Il
We are seeking your input to develop tenant relocation and compensation requirements for tenants facing eviction when rental buildings with four or more units are redeveloped.
🗓 Survey open: January 28 to February 18, 2026
🔗 Have your say: ow.ly/kRYU50Y58Il
January 28, 2026 at 10:19 PM
📢 Do you rent in Nanaimo?
We are seeking your input to develop tenant relocation and compensation requirements for tenants facing eviction when rental buildings with four or more units are redeveloped.
🗓 Survey open: January 28 to February 18, 2026
🔗 Have your say: ow.ly/kRYU50Y58Il
We are seeking your input to develop tenant relocation and compensation requirements for tenants facing eviction when rental buildings with four or more units are redeveloped.
🗓 Survey open: January 28 to February 18, 2026
🔗 Have your say: ow.ly/kRYU50Y58Il
#MyNanaimo This Week: Help us shape the future for the Woodgrove area, apply to perform at this year’s Concerts in the Park and sign up for Voyent Alert!. Read on for more! ow.ly/VeSj50Y3WMX #Nanaimo #YCD
📬 My Nanaimo This Week - January 26, 2026
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January 26, 2026 at 7:19 PM
#MyNanaimo This Week: Help us shape the future for the Woodgrove area, apply to perform at this year’s Concerts in the Park and sign up for Voyent Alert!. Read on for more! ow.ly/VeSj50Y3WMX #Nanaimo #YCD
Heads up, the City of #Nanaimo website will be undergoing scheduled maintenance beginning at 9 pm on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The website is expected to be back up and running by 10 pm.
January 22, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Heads up, the City of #Nanaimo website will be undergoing scheduled maintenance beginning at 9 pm on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The website is expected to be back up and running by 10 pm.
#MyNanaimo This Week: Mark your calendars for 50 Years of Family Fun, join Poet Laureate Neil Surkan for an inspiring evening of poetry and register for our new Deep Water Aquafit Class. Read on for more! ow.ly/1RYr50XZOuB #Nanaimo #YCD
📫 My Nanaimo This Week - January 19, 2026
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January 19, 2026 at 6:32 PM
#MyNanaimo This Week: Mark your calendars for 50 Years of Family Fun, join Poet Laureate Neil Surkan for an inspiring evening of poetry and register for our new Deep Water Aquafit Class. Read on for more! ow.ly/1RYr50XZOuB #Nanaimo #YCD
Have a basic understanding of building and zoning regulations, as well as familiarity with interpreting architectural plans and documents? Apply for a spot on the Board of Variance. Deadline is Feb. 6 at 4 pm. Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/IIx650XVSQK #Nanaimo
January 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Have a basic understanding of building and zoning regulations, as well as familiarity with interpreting architectural plans and documents? Apply for a spot on the Board of Variance. Deadline is Feb. 6 at 4 pm. Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/IIx650XVSQK #Nanaimo
#MyNanaimo This Week: We want to hear your feedback on the Woodgrove Area Plan project, join the Art in Public Spaces Working Group and learn more about our Youth Poet Laureate. Read on for more! ow.ly/CTUn50XVIFv #YCD #Nanaimo
📬 My Nanaimo This Week - January 12, 2026
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January 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
#MyNanaimo This Week: We want to hear your feedback on the Woodgrove Area Plan project, join the Art in Public Spaces Working Group and learn more about our Youth Poet Laureate. Read on for more! ow.ly/CTUn50XVIFv #YCD #Nanaimo
Applications for membership are open for our Art in Public Spaces Working Group, which consists of individuals who serve as knowledgeable volunteers, helping to advance the City’s public art program. Interested? Apply by Jan. 25 here: www.nanaimo.ca/parks-recrea...
January 10, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Applications for membership are open for our Art in Public Spaces Working Group, which consists of individuals who serve as knowledgeable volunteers, helping to advance the City’s public art program. Interested? Apply by Jan. 25 here: www.nanaimo.ca/parks-recrea...