News and Announcements
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Oct 16, 2025, 10:02 AM
Test of Emergency Alert System - October 16, 2025
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Oct 15, 2025, 11:00 AM
Buttertubs Marsh viewing tower to be renamed in honour of Bill Merilees
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Oct 14, 2025, 10:34 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - October 14, 2025
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Oct 13, 2025, 10:00 AM
Get ready to drop, cover and hold on!
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Oct 8, 2025, 12:50 PM
October 6, 2025 Council meeting summary
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Oct 6, 2025, 12:05 PM
My Nanaimo This Week - October 6, 2025
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Oct 3, 2025, 12:00 PM
Nanaimo Fire Rescue participating in 2025 Fire Prevention Week
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Oct 3, 2025, 10:00 AM
The City of Nanaimo invites the community to explore the Poetry Trail
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Oct 2, 2025, 10:30 AM
City of Nanaimo ice resurfacing machine features new Snuneymuxw designed wrap
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Oct 1, 2025, 2:00 PM
City purchases property to further Loudon Park improvement plan
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Oct 1, 2025, 11:00 AM
Council advocates on behalf of Nanaimo at UBCM
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Sep 29, 2025, 12:00 PM
Residents advised to use City online services to avoid postal strike disruptions
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Sep 29, 2025, 10:54 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - September 29, 2025
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Sep 29, 2025, 9:00 AM
October is Emergency Preparedness Month in Nanaimo
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Sep 23, 2025, 10:00 AM
City of Nanaimo seeks input on how to pay for growth
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Sep 22, 2025, 9:12 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - September 22, 2025
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Sep 19, 2025, 9:00 AM
City unveils Commercial Street bollards featuring artwork by the late Joel Good
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Sep 17, 2025, 10:00 AM
Fall GoByBike Week returns to Nanaimo with events, prizes and community spirit
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Sep 16, 2025, 11:17 AM
September 15, 2025 Council meeting summary
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Sep 16, 2025, 10:59 AM
Recognizing Nanaimo champions
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Sep 15, 2025, 12:45 PM
My Nanaimo This Week - September 15, 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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