CityofNanaimo
@nanaimo
Official account for the City of Nanaimo, one of the fastest growing cities in BC. After hours emergencies 250-758-5222. Terms of use
Green cart tip: know your liner. If you use liners, use only BPI Certified Compostable liners. They break down properly and help keep microplastics out of soil and streams. https://ow.ly/nQjV50ZryA0 #Nanaimo
A Request for Proposal for Flagging and Traffic Control Services has been posted on our bids&tenders site. Interested? Learn more and submit here: ow.ly/Suha50ZwOwx
Are you a new voter? Or not sure if you are on the Voter’s List? Make it easier when you go to vote in the 2026 General Local Election on October 17. Register to vote through Elections BC at elections.bc.ca. The deadline to get on the list for this year’s election is Tuesday, August 18
Community space, new washrooms, boat training and storage, park improvements; it's all coming soon to Loudon Park. #Nanaimo #NanaimoNews https://www.nanaimo.ca/NewsReleases/NR260730CeremonialGroundBreakingForLoudonParkActivityCentre.html
The new stadium bleachers and modern media booth at Q'unq'inuqwstuxw Field are officially open and ready for use! #Nanaimo #NanaimoNews https://www.nanaimo.ca/NewsReleases/NR260730NewAmenitiesAtStadiumDistrict.html
Green cart tip: shut the lid, skip a spill. Fill your green cart loosely and only to the brim so that the lid closes fully. Level, loose loads help prevent spills during collection. https://ow.ly/OcCA50ZrytM #Nanaimo
Heads up, Nanaimo: a bear has been spotted near the Middle Dam at Colliery Dam Park today. Use caution when in the area.
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for #Nanaimo. Stay safe by taking precautions during this weather and make sure to check in on family, friends, neighbours who may be vulnerable to heat-related illness. More info on staying safe during hot weather: https://ow.ly/iRq750ZrbHb
A Request for Proposal for Property, Encampment Clean-up and Debris Removal Services has been posted on our bids&tenders site. Interested? Learn more and submit here: https://ow.ly/G3Kq50Zp8PL #Nanaimo
A Request for Bid for a #Nanaimo Ice Centre Dehumidifier Renewal has been posted on our bids&tenders site. Interested? Learn more and submit here: https://ow.ly/GrZp50Zp8Op
Build a better #GreenCart for easier emptying! When you tackle yard cleanup, start with heavier scraps, then alternate loose layers of leaves, grass, twigs, more scraps or soiled flattened pizza boxes. https://www.nanaimo.ca/city-services/garbage-recycling/kitchen-waste #Nanaimo
A new #Nanaimo bid for Materials Testing and Geotechnical Consulting Services has been posted here: https://ow.ly/hCAh50ZnVj1
Do you find data and maps fascinating? If so, check out our Open Data GIS site. It’s easy to use and we have maps for just about anything you could think a municipality would need to have, including 3D maps of #Nanaimo! Check it out here: https://gisdata.nanaimo.ca/
Loose loads win. Stuffed carts can spill over when the truck tips them, or the contents may get stuck. A loose load empties better and helps keep collection moving. #Nanaimo
Join local artist Sebastian Abboud for a Community Paint Day and be part of creating a large-scale artwork at the Campbell Street & Machleary Street intersection. Everyone is welcome to help bring this colourful community project to life! Sunday, July from 10 am to 2 pm (Drop in anytime!)
The City of Nanaimo is seeking casual Preschool Instructors and Preschool Assistants to assist the preschool program by leading safe and supervised activities for children in their early developmental years. To learn more, visit: www.nanaimo.ca/your-governm...
Your 2026 #Nanaimo property taxes are due today (July 2). If you haven't yet, make sure to claim your Home Owner Grant with the Province of BC. You can apply online at https://ow.ly/a1Hq50Zhn0y or by calling 1-888-355-2700. https://www.nanaimo.ca/city-services/home-property/property-taxes
Green cart tip! Branches must be thinner than your pinkie and shorter than your fingertip to elbow. Load them loose in your cart, tips down. If they are too big, leave them out. https://ow.ly/jP2y50ZhNhp #Nanaimo
Flavour of the Day: Tap Water! Jump Lake, #Nanaimo's main reservoir, holds up to 17 billion litres and stays full during the rainy season. In summer, that level drops, but thanks to this robust supply and conservation efforts, we always have plenty of water to make it to the next rainy season.
My #Nanaimo This Week...Get ready for Canada Day celebrations, lifeguards are on duty at Westwood Lake and 2026 property taxes are due on July 2. Read on for more! https://ow.ly/QVlm50Zikni
Want to see a snapshot of what the City of #Nanaimo was up to last year? Check out our 2025 Annual Report Highlights document. It's a shortened version of the 2025 Annual Report. Read it here: https://ow.ly/3gUh50ZhNkW
The City of #Nanaimo is seeking a permanent full-time Manager, Corporate Communications & Community Relations. Learn more by visiting https://ow.ly/BwvR50ZhS2x #YCD
Now is a great time to plan ahead for 2027 #Nanaimo property taxes. With the Pre-Authorized Withdrawal Plan, you can make monthly installments toward next year's taxes. You can also do this for your users rates! Find more information and apply here: https://ow.ly/o8SF50Zhmo7
Flavour of the Day: FUNky Green Cart! The food scraps and yard waste that we collect from your green cart become compost (black gold!), a very valuable nutrient and moisture trapping resource for gardens, created at the compost facility in as little as two weeks! #Nanaimo
#Nanaimo property taxes are due in less than one week. Don't forget to claim your Home Owner Grant online here: https://ow.ly/PrT850ZgGVZ or by calling 1-888-355-2700. Find more info on property taxes here: https://www.nanaimo.ca/city-services/home-property/property-taxes
Flavour of the Day: Rocky Roadsign! Twiggly Wiggly and Bergen-Op-Zoom - each of #Nanaimo's blue street signs is made in the sign shop at the Public Works Yard. The Traffic Unit also prepares street decals, installs stop signs, speed limit signs and more. https://ow.ly/BKyr50Zg4j6
Flavour of the Day: Coconut Coliform! Coliform bacteria aren’t necessarily harmful, but are easy to measure. If they’re found, they’re an indicator of the presence of dangerous pathogens. This is how City staff monitor the health of our popular swimming spots. #Nanaimo https://ow.ly/kiUP50ZfXCf
Nanaimo Westwood Lake Park Visitors, a black bear cub has been spotted near the power lines by the off-leash dog area. Please stay alert on trails, keep dogs under control & give wildlife plenty of space. Signs are posted in the area. Report concerns to BC Conservation Officer Service 1-877-952-7277