On this episode we welcome Jaime-Brett Sine, the City’s Culture Coordinator, to talk about Luminous Paths: Nanaimo’s 150 and Beyond event held in early 2025 – which recently took home a Creative City Network of Canada Impact Award. Luminous Paths was a month-long winter art festival commemorating the City’s 150th anniversary of Nanaimo City Council’s first meeting. The event, a first of its kind for the city, welcomed nearly 18,000 people taking part in seven art installations stationed around Maffeo Sutton Park.
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e25 - RCMP Superintendent Eric Rochette!
We thought we'd give it a few months before we have Nanaimo's latest Officer in Charge of the RCMP, Superintendent Eric Rochette, to the podcast!
We talk upbringing in eastern Canada, leadership practice, vision for the detachment and public safety.
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e24 - Bylaw!
Today we’re joined by two of Nanaimo’s dedicated Bylaw Officers, Wally Taylor and Mike Buckler. We’ll be diving into what it’s like to work in bylaw enforcement, bylaws the community may not know about, the challenges, misconceptions and celebrations they experience and how they help keep our community safe and respectful. Thanks for joining us!
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e23 - 55+ BC Games!
Nanaimo is getting ready to welcome 2,700 athletes for the 2025 55+ BC Games, a province-wide celebration of active living and community spirit.
In this episode we chat with Games President Diana Johnstone and Vice President Mary Smith about what it takes to organize an event of this size and scale. They talk about the 21 sports being featured, the call for volunteers and how local residents and businesses can get involved.
Whether you’re a potential athlete, volunteer or supporter, this episode is your insider look at what’s coming to the Harbour City September 9 to 13, 2025.
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e22 - Aquatics!
Aquatics is one of the most popular programs offered by the City. On this episode we dive into a topic that makes a big splash in our community.
Recreation Coordinators Ashley Rowe and Amanda Watkins share information on the many programs offered from swim lessons, Aquafit, water safety and so much more. How many people use the facility each day and how many litres of water is needed to fill a pool? Listen to find out!
About City of Nanaimo Presents: The Sweet Layered Podcast
The official City of Nanaimo podcast unravels the intricate layers of a growing city on Vancouver Island and the opportunities and challenges to running a municipality. Drawing parallels to the iconic multi-layered Nanaimo bar, the podcast boasts a delightful blend of flavours, with conversations that dive deep into Nanaimo’s rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant community.
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