City of Nanaimo Presents: The Sweet Layered Podcast

What is an AAP? Find out on this episode of The Sweet Layered Podcast where we welcome Sheila Gurrie, the City’s Director of Legislative Services. In a previous podcast we discussed the Public Works Yard Updates project and the reasons for the upgrade. This time around we discuss the process municipalities in BC utilize to seek funding for projects such as this. Beginning Sept 18, 2024, the City i...

On this episode of The Sweet Layered Podcast, Bill Sims, the City’s General Manager of Engineering and Public Works, discusses the Public Works Yard Updates project. The original Public Works buildings were constructed in the 1960’s and evolved as Nanaimo’s population grew from less than 45,000 in 1980 to over 107,000 in 2023. We learn more about buildings past its useful life too small to accommo...

On this episode of The Sweet Layered Podcast, we welcome James Knight, the City's Capital Project Management Specialist, to discuss the exciting Commercial Street upgrade in downtown Nanaimo. The project, also named Design Commercial, aims to refresh the downtown core by improving accessibility, replacing aging infrastructure and enhancing spaces for community events. The revitalization will creat...

Join us as we chat with Kamal Parmar, the City’s Poet Laureate whose work spans Haiku poetry and creative non-fiction. Kamal's writing reflects her journey from India to Canada, exploring themes like childhood memories, the Canadian prairies and her mother's battle with Alzheimer's. With publications across the UK, Canada and India and several books to her name, Kamal is a vibrant part of the lite...

On this episode of The Sweet Layered Podcast, Paige Pierce, Nanaimo's Youth Poet Laureate for 2024-2026 shares stories of her youth, how her love of reading lead to publishing numerous books and her early start to writing poetry. What is her goal as Youth Poet Laureate? Listen to find out. The City of Nanaimo's Youth Poet Laureate serves as a “young people’s poet”, raising awareness of poetry, the...

In December 1874, the City of Nanaimo became the sixth municipality to be incorporated in British Columbia. Fast forward to 2024 and Nanaimo is known to be one of the fastest growing cities in Canada. 150 years of incorporation provides a chance to highlight the City's success and recognize its citizens and community partners who have contributed to Nanaimo’s vibrancy over the last 150 years. Nana...

Wildfires are ravaging forests and communities in BC and across the globe. Nanaimo is not immune. With the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires, it's crucial for every citizen to be prepared and informed. In this episode, we discuss the factors contributing to wildfire risk in BC, including climate change and forest management practices. We'll also explore what actions the City, individ...

Access to clean drinking water is as easy as turning on a tap, but have you ever wondered where Nanaimo gets its water? As communities face frequent water restrictions, especially during the summer months, it's more important than ever to understand the complex and crucial work that goes into ensuring we all have access to clean, safe water. From maintaining infrastructure to implementing conserva...

There's a popular saying: There are two guarantees in life - death and taxes. The Sweet Layered Podcast discusses the latter and peels back the many layers involved in collecting property taxes and the many ways in which it benefits the community. Where do your taxes dollars go, what is collected and how do you pay it? These questions and more with Director of Finance, Wendy Fulla and Manager of F...

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