News and Announcements
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Sep 16, 2026, 11:01 AM
City of Nanaimo Expands Westwood Lake Park with new land acquisition
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Sep 15, 2026, 10:00 AM
Fall GoByBike Week returns to Nanaimo with events, prizes and community spirit
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Sep 14, 2026, 3:45 PM
Applications Open for the City's 2027 Social Development Grants
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Sep 14, 2026, 10:43 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - September 14, 2026
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Sep 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
Nanaimo Votes 2026: Nomination period closed for 2026 General Local Election
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Sep 8, 2026, 10:14 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - September 8, 2026
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Sep 4, 2026, 1:00 PM
Nanaimo Votes 2026: Voting by mail available for eligible electors
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Sep 3, 2026, 10:46 AM
Minister’s statement on recovery-oriented housing in Nanaimo
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Sep 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
Applications opening for City of Nanaimo zero-interest home retrofit loans
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Aug 31, 2026, 4:39 PM
My Nanaimo This Week - August 31, 2026
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Aug 24, 2026, 10:42 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - August 24, 2026
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Aug 21, 2026, 10:30 AM
Seniors survey will help shape a new emergency preparedness information guide
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Aug 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
The second Car Trunk Sale of the season is just around the corner!
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Aug 17, 2026, 10:57 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - August 17, 2026
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Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM
Nanaimo Votes 2026: Nomination period for Local Election begins September 1
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Aug 10, 2026, 10:55 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - August 10, 2026
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Aug 4, 2026, 10:50 AM
My Nanaimo This Week - August 4, 2026
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Jul 30, 2026, 8:31 PM
Ceremonial ground breaking for Loudon Park Activity Centre
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Jul 30, 2026, 2:55 PM
New amenities at Stadium District
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Jul 30, 2026, 1:15 PM
Serauxmen Stadium celebrates 50 years of baseball, community and investment
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Jul 29, 2026, 10:00 AM
Nanaimo Votes 2026: General Local Election information for interested candidates

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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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