The City of Nanaimo is encouraging residents to use online options for city business to avoid delays caused by the Canada Post strike.
Residents can sign up for a MyCity account to view current and past bills. In addition to paying bills, residents can apply for building permits, business licenses and dog licenses online.
The city says the Canada Post strike can affect the following correspondence:
User rate statements: User rate bills for categories 22 to 25 are in the process of being generated and will be due by the end of October. An account balance can be viewed on the MyCity site or by contacting User.Rates@nanaimo.ca.
Additional dwelling unit declarations: Residents submitting a declaration for exemption from additional user rates charges can do so online, by email to User.Rates@nanaimo.ca or by visiting the Service and Resource Centre located at 411 Dunsmuir Street.
Vendor payments: For vendors not set up for electronic deposit, contact the finance department at 250-754-4251 Ext. 4210 to enroll in electronic funds transfer (EFT) or to request that your cheque be made available for pick up at 411 Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo, BC.
“We understand these delays may be inconvenient. That’s why we’re encouraging residents and businesses to use our online services to avoid any disruptions caused by the postal strike. Our team is here to help to make sure you can easily access the information you need,” said Ana Francisco assistant manager of revenue services for the city.
