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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 parksandrecreation@nanaimo.ca
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 parksandrecreation@nanaimo.ca
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
Nanaimo Fire Rescue is hosting an open house in support of this year's Fire Prevention Week on October 21, 2:30 – 4:30 pm at Fire Station #1, 666 Fitzwilliam Street. Enjoy new fire trucks on display, an interactive Fire Safety House, fire prevention exhibits, and more! Visit: ow.ly/kM0p50XecIi
October 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Nanaimo Fire Rescue is hosting an open house in support of this year's Fire Prevention Week on October 21, 2:30 – 4:30 pm at Fire Station #1, 666 Fitzwilliam Street. Enjoy new fire trucks on display, an interactive Fire Safety House, fire prevention exhibits, and more! Visit: ow.ly/kM0p50XecIi
Get ready, #Nanaimo! Drop, cover and hold on at 10:16 am for the #ShakeOut BC earthquake drill. We will also start the test of Nanaimo's emergency alert system, Voyent Alert! www.nanaimo.ca/NewsReleases...
October 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Get ready, #Nanaimo! Drop, cover and hold on at 10:16 am for the #ShakeOut BC earthquake drill. We will also start the test of Nanaimo's emergency alert system, Voyent Alert! www.nanaimo.ca/NewsReleases...
Looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? The City of Nanaimo is currently hiring for multiple exciting roles across various departments.
To learn more, visit: ow.ly/URTN50X7Zz3
#Nanaimo #Career #Government #Hiring
To learn more, visit: ow.ly/URTN50X7Zz3
#Nanaimo #Career #Government #Hiring
October 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? The City of Nanaimo is currently hiring for multiple exciting roles across various departments.
To learn more, visit: ow.ly/URTN50X7Zz3
#Nanaimo #Career #Government #Hiring
To learn more, visit: ow.ly/URTN50X7Zz3
#Nanaimo #Career #Government #Hiring
This Thursday starting at 10:16 am, as you drop, cover and hold on for #ShakeOutBC, we will be testing #Nanaimo's emergency alert system, Voyent Alert. If you haven't yet, sign up today: ow.ly/ppkV50X7VkK
October 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
This Thursday starting at 10:16 am, as you drop, cover and hold on for #ShakeOutBC, we will be testing #Nanaimo's emergency alert system, Voyent Alert. If you haven't yet, sign up today: ow.ly/ppkV50X7VkK
#MyNanaimo This Week: Drop, cover and hold on during the province-wide Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill, remember to clean catch basins and join our StoryWalk at Beban Park. Read on for more! ow.ly/nlyh50XbgHy #Nanaimo #YCD
📬 My Nanaimo This Week - October 14, 2025
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October 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
#MyNanaimo This Week: Drop, cover and hold on during the province-wide Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill, remember to clean catch basins and join our StoryWalk at Beban Park. Read on for more! ow.ly/nlyh50XbgHy #Nanaimo #YCD
Smoke alarms are life-saving devices. By installing the correct number of smoke alarms in the proper locations throughout your home and maintaining them in good working condition, you can significantly lower the risk of fire-related injuries or fatalities for your family. Visit: ow.ly/sJvO50X9hWZ
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Smoke alarms are life-saving devices. By installing the correct number of smoke alarms in the proper locations throughout your home and maintaining them in good working condition, you can significantly lower the risk of fire-related injuries or fatalities for your family. Visit: ow.ly/sJvO50X9hWZ
Looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? The City of Nanaimo is currently hiring for multiple exciting roles across various departments.
To learn more, visit: ow.ly/URTN50X7Zz3
#Nanaimo #Career #Government #Hiring
To learn more, visit: ow.ly/URTN50X7Zz3
#Nanaimo #Career #Government #Hiring
October 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? The City of Nanaimo is currently hiring for multiple exciting roles across various departments.
To learn more, visit: ow.ly/URTN50X7Zz3
#Nanaimo #Career #Government #Hiring
To learn more, visit: ow.ly/URTN50X7Zz3
#Nanaimo #Career #Government #Hiring
You can receive alerts with important instructions and safety information on your phone from the City in the event of a community-wide emergency. If you haven't yet, sign up for Voyent Alert!, Nanaimo's emergency alert system: ow.ly/ppkV50X7VkK
We are testing this system on Oct. 16, 2025.
We are testing this system on Oct. 16, 2025.
October 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
You can receive alerts with important instructions and safety information on your phone from the City in the event of a community-wide emergency. If you haven't yet, sign up for Voyent Alert!, Nanaimo's emergency alert system: ow.ly/ppkV50X7VkK
We are testing this system on Oct. 16, 2025.
We are testing this system on Oct. 16, 2025.
#MyNanaimo This Week: Sign up for Voyent Alert!, learn how to handle lithium-ion batteries in your home and join us for a glow in the dark skate. Read on for more! ow.ly/KAeu50X7l9s #YCD #Nanaimo
📬 My Nanaimo This Week - October 6, 2025
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October 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
#MyNanaimo This Week: Sign up for Voyent Alert!, learn how to handle lithium-ion batteries in your home and join us for a glow in the dark skate. Read on for more! ow.ly/KAeu50X7l9s #YCD #Nanaimo
#MyNanaimo This Week: Join us on September 30 as we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, October is Emergency Preparedness Month in Nanaimo and expect parking lot closures at Neck Point Park. Read on for more! ow.ly/X6Nc50X3Rmr #YCD
📬 My Nanaimo This Week - September 29, 2025
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September 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
#MyNanaimo This Week: Join us on September 30 as we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, October is Emergency Preparedness Month in Nanaimo and expect parking lot closures at Neck Point Park. Read on for more! ow.ly/X6Nc50X3Rmr #YCD
#NanaimoNews: October is Emergency Preparedness Month in #Nanaimo. Fire prevention. Emergency kits. ShakeOut. Alerts. Read more here: www.nanaimo.ca/NewsReleases...
September 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
#NanaimoNews: October is Emergency Preparedness Month in #Nanaimo. Fire prevention. Emergency kits. ShakeOut. Alerts. Read more here: www.nanaimo.ca/NewsReleases...
#MyNanaimo This Week: Join us on September 30 as we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, explore the new bollards downtown Nanaimo and get ready for GoByBike Week. Read on for more! ow.ly/mVNF50X0loH #YCD
📬 My Nanaimo This Week - September 22, 2025
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September 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
#MyNanaimo This Week: Join us on September 30 as we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, explore the new bollards downtown Nanaimo and get ready for GoByBike Week. Read on for more! ow.ly/mVNF50X0loH #YCD
#Nanaimo commuters: Single-lane alternating traffic on Hammond Bay between Ventura Dr and Rutherford Rd until Oct 31. Expect delays. If possible, please plan an alternate route. www.nanaimo.ca/construction... #YCD
September 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
#Nanaimo commuters: Single-lane alternating traffic on Hammond Bay between Ventura Dr and Rutherford Rd until Oct 31. Expect delays. If possible, please plan an alternate route. www.nanaimo.ca/construction... #YCD