News and Announcements
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Nov 20, 2024, 2:00 PM
Help shape the future of Nanaimo’s urban design
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Nov 20, 2024, 12:00 PM
Settlement reached with former CAO
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Nov 20, 2024, 9:00 AM
Review process for City’s 2025 budget begins next week
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Nov 19, 2024, 4:30 PM
Storm season is upon us
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Nov 19, 2024, 3:06 PM
November 19, 2024 - Wind Warning for Nanaimo
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Nov 19, 2024, 10:59 AM
November 18, 2024 Council meeting summary
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Nov 19, 2024, 10:00 AM
City continues to seek new members for Performing Arts Guild
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Nov 12, 2024, 1:30 PM
Visibility, safe distances and alert driving; road safety encouraged for all
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Nov 12, 2024, 1:00 PM
Neil Surkan appointed as City of Nanaimo’s newest poet laureate
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Nov 8, 2024, 2:30 PM
Nanaimo 2024 Remembrance Day Ceremony
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Nov 5, 2024, 4:00 PM
November 4, 2024 Council meeting summary
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Nov 1, 2024, 10:00 AM
City of Nanaimo announces selection of 2025 Temporary Public Art projects
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Oct 25, 2024, 3:00 PM
Lobs, volleys and smashes. It’s game on at Beban’s new pickleball courts
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Oct 24, 2024, 9:00 AM
One week left in Public Works Yard Updates Project alternative approval process
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Oct 23, 2024, 11:20 AM
October 21, 2024 Council meeting summary
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Oct 22, 2024, 10:00 AM
City of Nanaimo reveals sci-fi inspired sculptures in Colliery Dam Park
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Oct 22, 2024, 9:08 AM
John Ruttan to receive Freedom of the City honour
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Oct 17, 2024, 12:00 AM
Test of Emergency Alert System - October 17, 2024
Events
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Lions FREE Skate 2024/2025
Sunday, Nov 2412:00 PM - 1:30 PM -
Bastion Lighting Colour Purple: Shine the Light on Woman Abuse on November 25 - 27
Monday, Nov 25 - Wednesday, Nov 27 -
Lions FREE Skate 2024/2025
Sunday, Dec 0112:00 PM - 1:30 PM -
Glow in the Dark Skate - December 3, 2024
Tuesday, Dec 036:30 PM - 8:00 PM -
Lions FREE Skate 2024/2025
Sunday, Dec 0812:00 PM - 1:30 PM -
Lions FREE Skate 2024/2025
Sunday, Dec 1512:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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