News and Announcements
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Mar 17, 2026, 10:00 AM
City of Nanaimo Announces Call to Artists for Luminous Paths 2027
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Mar 16, 2026, 10:07 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - March 16, 2026
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Mar 11, 2026, 10:00 AM
Alternative approval process begins for municipal boundary extension
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Mar 11, 2026, 8:13 AM
Notice to Electors of Alternative Approval Process for a Proposed Boundary Extension
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Mar 9, 2026, 11:55 AM
Water main flushing in north Nanaimo beginning March 10
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Mar 9, 2026, 10:52 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - March 9, 2026
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Mar 4, 2026, 11:00 AM
Country Club - Norwell Drive utility and street improvements
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Mar 2, 2026, 11:10 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - March 2, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026, 9:03 AM
City Council letter to Port Theatre
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Feb 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
City Council statement on inclusion and respectful community
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Feb 24, 2026, 4:03 PM
February 23, 2026 Council meeting summary
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Feb 24, 2026, 1:00 PM
City to undertake AAP to include Snuneymuxw reserve lands within City boundary
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Feb 24, 2026, 10:00 AM
City of Nanaimo unveils a new Temporary Public Art installation by Jackie Wong
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Feb 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
City of Nanaimo seeking feedback on pre-zoning land for social housing
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Feb 21, 2026, 2:30 PM
Temporary liquor service extension approved for Olympic hockey gold medal game
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Feb 20, 2026, 3:08 PM
Spring into action with Parks, Recreation and Culture
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Feb 19, 2026, 9:00 AM
Pay parking returning to downtown Nanaimo streets
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Feb 18, 2026, 9:00 AM
Lighting a Path illuminates Sway-a-Lana with month-long public art experience
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Feb 17, 2026, 2:00 PM
City seeking boundary change to include Snuneymuxw First Nation reserve lands
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Feb 17, 2026, 10:17 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - February 17, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026, 9:00 AM
City seeking input on a Sea Level Rise Management Plan
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Feb 12, 2026, 10:16 AM
Day of Mourning to honour the victims in Tumbler Ridge

Events
Bastion Lighting Colours Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and Purple from June 3 - 15, 2025 for Nanaimo Pride
June 3, 2025 at Nanaimo City Hall will be the flag raising event starting at 6 pm in the upper parking lot for the start of Pride Week to celebrate the importance of being yourself.
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