Welcome to the first edition of My Nanaimo This Week! Here you will find a snap shot of the upcoming week and a recap of last week's news.
This week, show your support with the Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research; expect delays on your commute in the Hammond Bay, Bruce Avenue and Seventh Street areas; and Council is in session on Monday. Read on to discover what else to expect.
It's that time of year again, back to school! As you settle back into routine after the lazy days of summer, make sure to slow down in school zones and watch out for kids walking and cycling to and from school.
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Upcoming Community Events
- Saturday, September 14: Starlight Skate, 7-9 p.m. in the Nanaimo Ice Centre, 750 Third Street
- Sunday, September 15: Terry Fox Run, 10 a.m. start in Bowen Park, 500 Bowen Road
- Sunday, September 22: Rivers Day, 11 am to 3 pm in Maffeo Sutton Park
Find a complete list of City-related events at www.nanaimo.ca/goto/events.
Traffic
Plan your commute accordingly this week! The following routes will be affected by City construction projects:
- Expect continued delays as crews work on Bruce Avenue transportation and utility upgrades.
- Plan ahead if you are in the Hammond Bay area as the Hammond Bay Road widening and storm improvements project continues.
- Over on Seventh Street, expect closures for the pump station and forcemain project.
Find more information on these and other City construction projects at www.nanaimo.ca/construction
What's New
This week, Council will consider a new Economic Development model at their meeting on Monday night and will discuss the topic of Strategic Policy Development for 2020 in their Governance and Priorities meeting.
Visit the Meetings, Documents and Videos page on the City website to view meeting agendas and videos.
Stay up to date with Council and Committees by reading summaries of decisions made posted the day after their meetings.
Meetings This Week
- Monday, September 9: Governance and Priorities Meeting, 1 p.m. in the Service and Resource Centre's Boardroom, 411 Dunsmuir Street
- Monday, September 9: Regular Council Meeting, 7 p.m. in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre's Shaw Auditorium, 80 Commercial Street
Here's a recap of City-related news from last week:
- City seeking artist proposals for 2020 Temporary Outdoor Art Program
- City awarded "Green Communities" designation
- Calling all poets! Apply to be Nanaimo's next Poet Laureate