City of Nanaimo Presents: The Sweet Layered Podcast
City of Nanaimo
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 munic...
Adverse weather can be challenging, but with the right services and clear communication it makes all the difference. Clear roads, sidewalks and areas around facilities to safety alerts and critical updates, timely info keeps our community safe, informed and prepared. Up next we chat with Charlotte Davis, Deputy Director of Parks and Natural Areas and David Thompson, Manager of Roads and Traffic Services about what the City does when it snows or when we get hit with a “Bomb Cyclone”.
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s01e13 - Arenas!
Arenas are more than buildings; they're vibrant hubs that bring people together, hosting everything from hockey games to weekend skating sessions all while creating lasting memories. In this episode of The Sweet Layered Podcast, we chat with arenas staff Grace Bell (Arenas Manager), Allison Schneider (Recreation Coordinator) and Aaron Denninger (Arena Maintenance Worker) to explore how sheets of ice are made, why arenas matter and their role in supporting the social fabric of our communities. We also reveal the theme for this year’s Winter Wonderland!
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s01e12 - Officer in Charge Superintendent Andrew Burton
In this episode, we sit down with Superintendent Andrew Burton, Nanaimo’s new top cop and officer in charge of the RCMP detachment. Andrew shares his vision for the future, reflections on his roots in Port Alberni and stories from his career across Canada. Tune in as we discuss recruitment, employee wellness and much more!
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s01e11 - Mayor Leonard Krog!
It’s Mayor time! On this episode of The Sweet Layered Podcast we welcome City of Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog. We dig into the Mayor’s youth, influences growing up and his time as a BC Member of Legislative Assembly and Mayor of one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. His fun fact was a good one!
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s01e10 - Active Transportation!
Next up on The Sweet Layered Podcast is Sadie Robinson, the City’s Transportation Planning Specialist to give us the low-down on Active Transportation. We chat about sustainability plans to encourage walking, rolling, cycling and transit goals.
How do we get to be a multi-modal city? What is micro-mobility? What are rules of the road for cyclists and other one or two-wheeled devices? Why are bike lanes a contentious subject and who funds these projects? Tune in 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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