News and Announcements
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Jan 7, 2026, 10:00 AM
City of Nanaimo announces Jennavieve Strub as newest Youth Poet Laureate
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Jan 5, 2026, 10:27 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - January 5, 2025
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Jan 5, 2026, 10:00 AM
City reveals 2026-2028 Urban Design Roster artists and designers
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Dec 31, 2025, 3:00 PM
Community service providers accepting donations for residents affected by fire
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Dec 30, 2025, 4:30 PM
City expresses deep thanks for community support following Boxing Day fire
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Dec 22, 2025, 11:31 AM
2025 Holiday Season Hours for City Facilities
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Dec 22, 2025, 9:16 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - December 22, 2025
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Dec 19, 2025, 3:40 PM
Power restored at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
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Dec 19, 2025, 9:09 AM
UPDATE: Nanaimo Aquatic Centre closed due to power outage
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Dec 19, 2025, 9:00 AM
Provisional budget passes three readings, 2026 user rates set
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Dec 18, 2025, 3:25 PM
December 15, 2025 Council meeting summary
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Dec 18, 2025, 1:48 PM
Applications open for 2026 Concerts in the Park series
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Dec 16, 2025, 4:08 PM
Community invited to Activate 2026
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Dec 15, 2025, 10:07 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - December 15, 2025
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Dec 12, 2025, 3:00 PM
Winter Wonderland is bigger and better than ever
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Dec 11, 2025, 1:40 PM
December 8, 2025 Council meeting summary
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Dec 10, 2025, 10:00 AM
City of Nanaimo earns bonus from BC Hydro for pool water treatment upgrade
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Dec 8, 2025, 10:26 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - December 8,2025
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Dec 4, 2025, 2:27 PM
December 1, 2025 Council meeting summary
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Dec 4, 2025, 10:00 AM
City of Nanaimo Unveils Art as Projection on Commercial Street

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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