Nanaimo Regional District

The Regional District of Nanaimo will review existing active transportation conditions in Electoral Area G. (Submitted photo)

RDN: Residents asked for input on future active transportation in French Creek

Regional district to review current conditions

 

The Whiskey Creek area is now under Stage 4 watering restriction. (RDN map)

Regional district places Whiskey Creek under Stage 4 watering restrictions

RDN imposes comprehensive ban on watering due to hot, dry weather

 

Oceanside Place is one options for residents seeking relief from the heat. (PQB News file photo)

RDN: Cooling space offered in Parksville for those looking to beat the heat

Oceanside Place one of several options available

 

A large fire continues to grow in the in the Oliver-Osoyoos area and has led to evacuation alerts. (Karlee McCarthy Facebook photo)

RDN: Errington, Coombs-Hilliers fire crews to help battle fire in Osoyoos

Engine, water tender, personnel deployed to the area

A large fire continues to grow in the in the Oliver-Osoyoos area and has led to evacuation alerts. (Karlee McCarthy Facebook photo)
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Area F wants Regional District of Nanaimo to retain advisory committees

Letter sent to board opposing elimination of POSAC

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Regional District of Nanaimo’s regional landfill in Cedar. (News Bulletin file)

RDN proposing new bylaws for separating waste at apartments, condos and businesses

Public consultation being accepted until Oct. 1

Regional District of Nanaimo’s regional landfill in Cedar. (News Bulletin file)
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Crime: Oceanside RCMP release comparison of RDN stats for first half of 2021

Home break-and-enters show significant reduction

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A photo simulation of the Telus wireless communications tower that is being proposed to be built on a property on Cochrane Road in Qualicum Bay. (SitePath illustration)

RDN: Board supports cell tower proposal for different site on Qualicum Bay property

Area H director McLean has dealt with high volume of emails on the issue

A photo simulation of the Telus wireless communications tower that is being proposed to be built on a property on Cochrane Road in Qualicum Bay. (SitePath illustration)
‘Option 00’ is one of two options being considered for the next phase of the Ravensong Aquatic Centre expansion plans. (RDN illustration)

RDN board gives green light to next phase of Qualicum Beach pool expansion plans

Target start date is late 2023 or 2024

‘Option 00’ is one of two options being considered for the next phase of the Ravensong Aquatic Centre expansion plans. (RDN illustration)
Ben Glassen working with turkeys on a farm in the Westwood Road area of Nanaimo. Glassen wants to establish a poultry abattoir on a site on Jingle Pot Road. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

With meat-processing site numbers dwindling, farmer seeks abattoir in rural Nanaimo

Ben Glassen has ALC application for small-scale facility on Jingle Pot Road

Ben Glassen working with turkeys on a farm in the Westwood Road area of Nanaimo. Glassen wants to establish a poultry abattoir on a site on Jingle Pot Road. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Students at Errington Elementary School do a waste audit as part of its Zero Waste Program. (Submitted photo)

RDN: $70K given to fund zero waste education program in mid-Island schools

Parksville Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo-Ladysmith students involved

Students at Errington Elementary School do a waste audit as part of its Zero Waste Program. (Submitted photo)
The Horne Lake community is looking for fire protection services. (PQB News file photo)

RDN: Horne Lake residents call for enhanced fire protection services

Funds requested in 2022 budget for a feasibility study

The Horne Lake community is looking for fire protection services. (PQB News file photo)
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Firework bans don’t work, says Canadian group pushing for more education on contentious issue

Concerns raised in Regional District of Nanaimo regarding negative impact on animals

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After receiving approximately $1.17 million in COVID-19 safe restart money from the B.C. government in late 2020, Regional District of Nanaimo received an additional $715,000 in 2021. (News Bulletin file)

RDN spending COVID-19 recovery money on cyberattack protection, portable toilets

B.C. government grants $715,000 in COVID-19 Safe Restart money to Regional District of Nanaimo

After receiving approximately $1.17 million in COVID-19 safe restart money from the B.C. government in late 2020, Regional District of Nanaimo received an additional $715,000 in 2021. (News Bulletin file)
Curtailing lawn watering is advised under the RDN’s Stage 3 water restrictions. (PQB News file photo)

Regional District of Nanaimo imposes Stage 3 water restrictions

Residents are requested to reduce non-essential outdoor water use

Curtailing lawn watering is advised under the RDN’s Stage 3 water restrictions. (PQB News file photo)
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Development permit granted for 60-unit building project in French Creek

RDN staff indicated a water study will soon be conducted in the French Creek area

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Sandpiper residents have been enduring murky waters coming out of their faucets. (Submitted photo)

New agreement between RDN, Qualicum Beach brings clean water supply to Sandpiper community

Town to provide bulk water

Sandpiper residents have been enduring murky waters coming out of their faucets. (Submitted photo)
The Regional District of Nanaimo wants to improve transit service and seeks resident input. (PQB News file photo)

Regional District of Nanaimo survey aims to help shape future of transit services

Feedback sought from RDN residents

The Regional District of Nanaimo wants to improve transit service and seeks resident input. (PQB News file photo)
Map of the site of a proposed 60-unit building project in French Creek. (RDN map)

Legal counsel wants board to award development permit for French Creek project

Issue is on agenda for RDN board meeting on June 22

Map of the site of a proposed 60-unit building project in French Creek. (RDN map)
The proposed running track upgrade at Ballenas Secondary is now on course. (PQB News file photo)

RDN: Parksville track upgrade project gains some traction

Staff recommends board approve $204,000 funding

The proposed running track upgrade at Ballenas Secondary is now on course. (PQB News file photo)