News and Announcements
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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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Feb 24, 2025, 10:00 AM
City renewing Nanaimo's parking bylaws
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Feb 21, 2025, 4:15 PM
City assessing infrastructure, reminding residents of earthquake safety
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Feb 20, 2025, 11:30 AM
PACE for impact; zero-interest loans for clean energy upgrades are coming
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Feb 14, 2025, 9:00 AM
Announcing the 2025 Culture Award Recipients
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Feb 13, 2025, 1:31 PM
City offers grants for environmental projects
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Feb 13, 2025, 11:45 AM
City reminds people to stay off ice on local bodies of water
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Feb 11, 2025, 2:56 PM
Missed Curbside Collection: What you should know
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Feb 7, 2025, 9:33 AM
Family Fun Snow Night - Friday, Feb. 7
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Feb 5, 2025, 6:19 AM
Snow Update: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025, 7:54 AM
Snow Update: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025, 3:30 PM
Weather Update: Monday, February 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025, 1:50 PM
Snow Update: Monday, February 3, 2025
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Feb 1, 2025, 10:00 AM
City providing overnight warming services during extreme cold temperatures
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Jan 22, 2025, 11:01 AM
January 20, 2025 Council meeting summary
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Jan 13, 2025, 2:15 PM
New road and intersection open soon as Midtown Gateway Project enters final year


Events
Bastion Lighting Colour Green on May 16, 2025 for Celiac Awareness Day
Celiac disease is a serious, genetic autoimmune disease, and there is currently no medication or cure. For the 3 million Americans and 1 in 100 people worldwide with celiac disease, the only treatment is strict adherence to a gluten-free diet. May is Celiac/Coeliac Disease Awareness Month in the United States, Canada, and Europe, May 9-15 is Celiac Awareness Week in the UK, and May 16 is recognized as International Celiac Disease Awareness Day. To shed light on the seriousness of this autoimmune condition and the need for ongoing research, treatments, and ultimately, a cure.
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