Source library
Primary City sources are shown alongside independent reporting and historical records. The October 20 retention decision supersedes earlier City statements that contemplated removal of the bubble.
October 16 City correspondence
Formal City correspondence to the Nanaimo Area Indoor Tennis Society confirms that the City wants to work with NAITS to develop the draft one-year Licence of Use Agreement and operating model for the Westwood tennis bubble. The original letter is available below as a primary source.
Nanaimo Area Indoor Tennis Society (NAITS) · October 27, 2026
NAITS statement announcing that the City is developing the Westwood tennis bubble operating agreement with NAITS and that the Society is anticipated to take over operations on January 1, 2027.
CHLY 101.7FM · Luis Zablah · October 27, 2026
CHLY reports that advocacy from Nanaimo's indoor-tennis community prompted Council to reconsider removal of the bubble. The story quotes City Parks, Recreation and Culture director Charlotte Davis on Council hearing from advocates and considering a cost-neutral nonprofit model, and reports that the City is planning to work with NAITS on future operation.
City of Nanaimo · October 20, 2026
Primary City statement confirming Council's October 14 direction to retain the bubble and develop a cost-neutral Licence of Use Agreement with a non-profit operator, with a portion of court time available for public booking.
CHEK News · October 20, 2026
Reports Council's decision to retain the Westwood tennis bubble and the transition toward a non-profit operating arrangement.
NanaimoNewsNOW · October 20, 2026
Reports that the bubble will remain, the club will close November 1 and the site will be unavailable during the transition. The City's October 16 correspondence had already identified NAITS as the organization it intended to work with to develop the operating agreement.
CBC News · October 20, 2026
CBC News reports on Council's decision to retain the indoor tennis bubble and the planned transition toward continued public access under a future operating agreement.
City of Nanaimo · October 16, 2026
Formal City correspondence confirming Council's retention direction and identifying the Nanaimo Area Indoor Tennis Society (NAITS) as the organization the City intends to work with to develop the draft one-year Licence of Use Agreement and operating model.
CHEK News · Skye Ryan · October 7, 2026
Video report featuring junior tennis players, their coach, club members and the City. It examines the potential interruption to junior development during an approximately three-year wait for a proposed Beban Park facility, the community's suggested interim nonprofit lease, and the City's statement that keeping the existing bubble open is not currently an option.
Tennis BC Insider · October 2026
Tennis BC reports on Council's decision to retain the Westwood tennis bubble, describes the determined community campaign that preceded the decision, and notes that NAITS is working with the City's Parks and Recreation department on an operating agreement. The article also recognizes local organizers and nanaimotennis.ca for helping keep the community informed.
City of Nanaimo recreation data · September 28, 2026
Program-level tennis registration, capacity and waitlist records supplied by the City of Nanaimo tennis coordinator.
CBC News · September 20, 2026
CBC News reports on the planned removal of the Westwood Lake tennis bubble, community concerns about the loss of year-round programming, and the City's longer-term consideration of future racquet-sport facilities at Beban Park.
Nanaimo News Bulletin · September 17, 2026
Covers the acquisition and reports December 18 as the expected possession date. It describes the City's intended longer-term planning process.
My Coast Now · September 17, 2026
Reports that the City does not plan to operate the site as a tennis club. Outdoor courts are expected to remain available for public use.
Change.org · September 17, 2026
A community-organized petition asking Nanaimo City Council to preserve the indoor courts while alternative operating models are considered. This is a community advocacy source, not a City document.
City of Nanaimo · September 16, 2026
The City's September 16 announcement confirmed the property acquisition and, at that time, stated that the club would cease operations and the bubble would be removed. Council subsequently voted on October 14 to retain the bubble.
NanaimoNewsNOW · September 16, 2026
Reports the City's $2.88-million purchase of the 2.85-acre property. It also reports the November 1 club closure and planned removal of the tennis bubble.
CHEK News · September 16, 2026
Provides independent coverage of the purchase price, property size and City rationale. Includes the Mayor's public statement about the acquisition.
City of Nanaimo · September 11, 2026
The City's official candidate document page identifies declared candidates for mayor and council. It is the reference used for the candidate tracker.
British Columbia Medical Journal · September 2026
An editorial by Inderveer Mahal, MD, CCFP, discussing the public-health value of social connection, accessible sport and community infrastructure. It provides broader context for community recreation and does not address the Westwood Lake facility specifically.
City of Nanaimo · 2026
The City's election page confirms that general voting takes place October 17, 2026. It also provides voting and candidate information.
NanaimoNewsNOW · October 21, 2025
Reports Council's 7–2 vote against first reading of an earlier townhouse rezoning proposal for the property. This predates and is separate from the City's acquisition.
City of Nanaimo · October 20, 2025
Council denied the proposed residential rezoning for 2367 Arbot Road, the Westwood Lake Tennis Club property. This decision preceded the City's 2026 purchase.
City of Nanaimo · October 20, 2025
Official property record for rezoning application RA000512, including the staff report and application documents. The application status is denied.
City of Nanaimo · October 6, 2025
Council endorsed priority projects and deferred consideration of Beban Park improvements until detailed design and costing of those priorities are complete.
City of Nanaimo · September 17, 2025
Staff report, pp. 8–11: a possible Beban Park indoor pavilion could accommodate tennis alongside other sports. Its chart gives a potential 2027–2032 borrowing window for the broader Beban Park Master Plan, with low confidence in cost. It is not a construction or opening schedule.
