News and Announcements
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Apr 15, 2025, 10:00 AM
City Council approves improvements to Loudon Park
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Apr 14, 2025, 4:33 PM
My Nanaimo This Week for April 14, 2025
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Apr 14, 2025, 11:00 AM
Off road vehicles damage Lotus Pinnatus Park, home to Nanaimo's floral emblem
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Apr 14, 2025, 10:00 AM
Annual catch basin cleaning program to begin April 22, 2025
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Apr 11, 2025, 2:56 PM
Grand opening! New BMX track opens May 4 at 11 a.m.
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Apr 10, 2025, 11:54 AM
Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities conference returns to Nanaimo
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Apr 8, 2025, 1:41 PM
April 7, 2025 Council meeting summary
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Apr 7, 2025, 11:00 AM
City and Tourism Nanaimo sign Municipal Regional District Tax agreement
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Mar 31, 2025, 1:49 PM
My Nanaimo This Week for March 31, 2025
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Mar 26, 2025, 10:00 AM
City of Nanaimo Seeking Volunteer for Design Advisory Panel
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Mar 21, 2025, 10:00 AM
City seeking feedback for Woodgrove Area Plan urban centre project
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Mar 18, 2025, 2:08 PM
March 17, 2025 Council meeting summary
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Mar 4, 2025, 3:09 PM
March 3, 2025 Council meeting summary
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Mar 3, 2025, 1:00 PM
2025 City of Nanaimo street banners reflect patterns of metamorphosis and change
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Feb 28, 2025, 9:00 AM
2025 water main flushing program begins March 2
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Feb 26, 2025, 2:04 PM
February 24, 2025 Council meeting summary


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Bastion Lighting Colours Blue, Green and Yellow on April 15, 2025 for World Art Day
Each year, on 15th April, World Art Day celebrations help to: reinforce the links between artistic creations and society; encourage greater awareness of the diversity of artistic expressions; highlight the contribution of artists to sustainable development.
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