1 Dec 2025 Council meeting Community

Nanaimo Legion Bid to Host 2028 and 2029 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships

Motion
That Council commit up to $100,000 in the 2026 - 2030 Financial Plan towards the Legion Branch 10 bid to host the 2028 and 2029 Legion National Youth Canadian Track and Field Championships through the Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command together with Athletics Canada and funded from the Strategic Infrastructure Reserve Fund, and that the Mayor, on behalf of Council, include a Letter of Support to accompany the bid.
Sources
Staff reportPage 1
Purpose
To request a financial commitment from Council regarding the proposal by the Nanaimo Legion Branch 10 in their bid to host the 2028 and 2029 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships.
Staff recommendation
That the Finance and Audit Committee recommend that Council commit up to $100,000 in the 2026 - 2030 Financial Plan towards the Legion Branch 10 bid to host the 2028 and 2029 Legion National Youth Canadian Track and Field Championships through the Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command together with Athletics Canada and funded from the Strategic Infrastructure Reserve Fund.
DocumentsStaff report about Arts, Culture & Heritage, Parks & Recreation