News and Announcements
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Jul 15, 2024, 1:00 PM
City of Nanaimo seeking applications for the next Poet Laureate
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Jul 12, 2024, 1:44 PM
Midtown Water Supply project being prepared for service
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Jul 12, 2024, 9:00 AM
Nanaimo Fire Service issues full ban on open fires
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Jul 10, 2024, 2:05 PM
July 8, 2024 Council meeting summary
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Jul 8, 2024, 2:35 PM
My Nanaimo This Week - July 8, 2024
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Jul 4, 2024, 2:21 PM
Here comes the heat. Please prepare and stay cool
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Jul 2, 2024, 12:18 PM
My Nanaimo This Week - July 2, 2024
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Jun 26, 2024, 2:00 PM
Vehicle access changes at Westwood Lake Park
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Jun 21, 2024, 8:00 AM
Nanaimo Recycles Car Trunk Sale at Country Club Mall
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Jun 19, 2024, 3:28 PM
Jingle Pot Road closed overnight June 20 beginning at 7 pm
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Jun 19, 2024, 2:15 PM
June 17, 2024 Council meeting summary
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Jun 19, 2024, 10:00 AM
Applications open for Design Advisory Panel membership
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Jun 18, 2024, 5:00 PM
Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing and Transit-Oriented Areas Regulations Adopted
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Jun 18, 2024, 1:05 PM
My Nanaimo This Week - June 18, 2024
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Events
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Concerts in the Park "String Fever"
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Concerts in the Park "Cosmic Dust"
Wednesday, Jul 316:00 PM - 7:00 PM -
Bastion Lighting Colours Red, Blue, White, Green, Gold: BC Day on August 5
Monday, Aug 05 - Tuesday, Aug 06 -
Concerts in the Park "Piu"
Wednesday, Aug 076:00 PM - 7:00 PM -
Concerts in the Park "Dublin2"
Wednesday, Aug 146:00 PM - 7:00 PM -
Concerts in the Park "Mike Alviano"
Wednesday, Aug 216:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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