News and Announcements
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Sep 15, 2025, 12:45 PM
My Nanaimo This Week - September 15, 2025
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Sep 10, 2025, 11:00 AM
City seeking new member for Board of Variance
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Sep 9, 2025, 10:36 AM
September 8, 2025 Council meeting summary
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Sep 8, 2025, 4:06 PM
New look and features for Get Involved Nanaimo
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Sep 8, 2025, 10:37 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - September 8, 2025
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Sep 2, 2025, 9:37 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - September 2, 2025
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Sep 2, 2025, 9:00 AM
Applications open for City’s 2026 Social Planning Grants
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Aug 25, 2025, 10:54 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - August 25, 2025
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Aug 22, 2025, 12:37 PM
Beat the Heat
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Aug 22, 2025, 8:55 AM
Nanaimo Recycles Trunk Sale - Aug. 23
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Aug 18, 2025, 11:04 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - August 18, 2025
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Aug 14, 2025, 9:00 AM
City of Nanaimo invites nominations for the 2026 Culture Awards
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Aug 11, 2025, 10:44 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - August 11, 2025
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Aug 6, 2025, 10:36 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - August 5, 2025
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Aug 5, 2025, 10:00 AM
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are returning to Nanaimo!
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Jul 31, 2025, 2:30 PM
City of Nanaimo extends eApply portal for 2025 Tree Voucher Program
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Jul 31, 2025, 10:00 AM
City of Nanaimo Unveils New Public Art at Westwood Lake
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Jul 30, 2025, 10:41 AM
July 28, 2025 Council meeting summary
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Jul 30, 2025, 10:30 AM
City provides clarification on Respectful Spaces Bylaw amendments
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Jul 28, 2025, 9:07 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - July 28, 2025


Events
Lions FREE Swim 2025
Nanaimo , Canada
741 Third Street
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
The City of Nanaimo Parks & Recreation, Lions Club of Nanaimo, Country Grocer and many other community sponsors are proud to present the Lions Free Swims. Held Saturdays, April 5-June 28, 1-2:30 pm at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (no sessions on Apr 26, May 17, May 24 & Jun 21).
The Lions Club is pleased to be offering free swimming to Nanaimo residents. Thank you to our many program sponsors:
• Country Grocer • Alexandra’s Bistro • GFL Environmental Ltd. • Little Valley Collision and Glass • Nanaimo Hearing Clinic • Roto Rooter • Widsten Property Management Services
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