City reminds people to stay off ice on local bodies of water

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed December 22, 2022 3:30 PM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo is reminding the public that the ice on all lakes, ponds and water sources in Nanaimo is unsafe.

The following rules should always be followed to ensure ice safety:

Signs are posted at local park lakes, however this applies to all bodies of water.

Link to Strategic Plan: Public Safety: supporting the collective well being of our community by protecting the lives of all our residents.

"It's so tempting to get out your skates and hit the ponds, however, we are asking the community to please stay safe and avoid a potential accident."

Mayor

City of Nanaimo

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