City of Nanaimo Presents: The Sweet Layered Podcast

City of Nanaimo
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 flavors, with conversations that dive deep into Nanaimo’s rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant community. From exploring the city’s stunning natural landscapes to delving into its Indigenous heritage and modern innovations, each episode peels back a different layer of Nanaimo’s identity. Through interviews with locals, artists, entrepreneurs, historians, and community leaders, we offer listeners a flavourful glimpse into the heart and soul of Nanaimo. Whether you’re a resident, a newcomer, or simply curious about this coastal gem, join us as we savour the sweetness of Nanaimo, one conversation at a time.

  1. s2e1 - Solid Waste & Recycling!

    JAN 13

    s2e1 - Solid Waste & Recycling!

    On this episode of The Sweet Layered Podcast, we’re talking trash—literally! In the booth we welcome City Councillor and Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Director Ben Geselbracht and City Zero Waste Coordinator Travis Barrington. As one of four municipalities in the RDN, the City of Nanaimo plays an important role in supporting the RDN’s Solid Waste Management Plan. While the RDN sets the big-picture goals and targets for solid waste disposal, the City handles services like residential curbside collection, public waste receptacles and Zero Waste initiatives. We also discuss the RDN's new waste source separation bylaw and who it affects plus we find out where your garbage, recycling and compost goes after it is picked up. Tune in as we explore what the new bylaw means for residents, businesses and the environment, and how the City of Nanaimo is supporting these efforts to reduce waste and move closer to Zero Waste goals.

    49 min

  2. 12/20/2024

    s01e16 - 2024 podcast year-in-review

    This special year-in-review episode of The Sweet Layered Podcast peeled back the many layers of what makes Nanaimo such a vibrant community. This year, we released 15 episodes, exploring everything from property taxes and water conservation to cultural celebrations and major city projects. With an average of over 100 downloads per episode, we’re proud to be in the top 25th percentile of podcasts worldwide, thanks to you—our amazing listeners! On this episode, we’re revisiting the highlights, sharing memorable moments and celebrating the stories that made 2024 such an exciting year for our podcast.

    28 min
  3. s01e15 - Budget 2025!

    12/04/2024

    s01e15 - Budget 2025!

    In this episode, we’re diving into Nanaimo’s 2025-2029 Draft Financial Plan—a blueprint for managing $4.8 billion in City assets and supporting a growing population of over 100,000. With investments in public safety, housing and infrastructure, the plan reflects the City’s commitment to sustainability, livability and long-term resilience. We chat with Chief Administrative Officer Dale Lindsay and General Manager of Corporate Services Laura Mercer. *Episode recorded on December 3, 2024

    32 min
  4. s01e14 - Adverse Weather!

    11/19/2024

    s01e14 - Adverse Weather!

    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”.

    27 min
  5. s01e13 - Arenas!

    11/12/2024

    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!

    30 min
  6. s01e12 - Officer in Charge Superintendent Andrew Burton

    10/31/2024

    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!

    27 min
  7. s01e11 - Mayor Leonard Krog!

    10/15/2024

    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!

    36 min
  8. s01e10 - Active Transportation!

    10/01/2024

    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!

    40 min
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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 flavors, with conversations that dive deep into Nanaimo’s rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant community. From exploring the city’s stunning natural landscapes to delving into its Indigenous heritage and modern innovations, each episode peels back a different layer of Nanaimo’s identity. Through interviews with locals, artists, entrepreneurs, historians, and community leaders, we offer listeners a flavourful glimpse into the heart and soul of Nanaimo. Whether you’re a resident, a newcomer, or simply curious about this coastal gem, join us as we savour the sweetness of Nanaimo, one conversation at a time.

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