Regional District of Nanaimo information
The RDN coordinates with Health Emergency Management BC (HEMBC), Island Health, Emergency Management BC (EMBC) as well as community partners. Based on the information and directives from authorities, the RDN has take a series of actions to minimize risk, including closing playgrounds, sport courts, recreation facilities, and campgrounds. Service levels and access to RDN Transit and the landfill are changing over time. To see the most recent information from the RDN re. closures and actions, see https://www.rdn.bc.ca/pandemic
All RDN Offices are closed to the public but RDN services will remain operational and staff will conduct business online, via conference calls, virtually or, where necessary, by appointment only.
We encourage residents to seek RDN service via phone, email or the new building and bylaw web portal. Call the RDN at 250-390-4111 or 1-877-607-4111 or email inquiries@rdn.bc.ca with questions or to schedule an appointment if needed. The web portal can be used to make building permit applications, request an inspection, or request RDN bylaw services.
Also - the RDN has an emergency communications system, Connect Rocket. If you haven’t already done so, I encourage you to sign up to receive messages at https://rdnemergency.connectrocket.com/