The preliminary results for the French Creek School and Parkland Purchase Referendum have been tabulated from general voting day, two advance voting opportunities and mail ballots. The results are as follows:
🔹 Yes votes: 265
🔹 No votes: 144
Voters were asked: “Are you in favour of the Regional District of Nanaimo adopting “Electoral Area 'F' Community Parks and Halls Local Service Property Purchase Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1929, 2025”, which will authorize the Regional District of Nanaimo to borrow up to eight hundred and twenty-four thousand dollars ($824,000), plus interest, repayable over a period of no more than ten (10) years, to finance the purchase of a 3.7 hectare (9.15 acre) property located at 2350 Alberni Highway, Coombs, (known as French Creek School) for use by the Electoral Area 'F' Community Parks and Halls Local Service?”
Please see the detailed preliminary results at rdn.bc.ca/French-Creek-Results
Next Steps:
Wednesday, October 29: The official results will be posted on the RDN website.
Tuesday, November 4: The RDN Board will receive the official results.
For more information about the referendum, visit rdn.bc.ca/French-Creek-School-and-Parkland-Purchase-Referendum.
The preliminary results for the French Creek School and Parkland Purchase Referendum have been tabulated from general voting day, two advance voting opportunities and mail ballots. The results are as follows:
🔹 Yes votes: 265
🔹 No votes: 144
Voters were asked: “Are you in favour of the Regional District of Nanaimo adopting “Electoral Area 'F' Community Parks and Halls Local Service Property Purchase Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1929, 2025”, which will authorize the Regional District of Nanaimo to borrow up to eight hundred and twenty-four thousand dollars ($824,000), plus interest, repayable over a period of no more than ten (10) years, to finance the purchase of a 3.7 hectare (9.15 acre) property located at 2350 Alberni Highway, Coombs, (known as French Creek School) for use by the Electoral Area 'F' Community Parks and Halls Local Service?”
Please see the detailed preliminary results at rdn.bc.ca/French-Creek-Results
Next Steps:
Wednesday, October 29: The official results will be posted on the RDN website.
Tuesday, November 4: The RDN Board will receive the official results.
For more information about the referendum, visit rdn.bc.ca/French-Creek-School-and-Parkland-Purchase-Referendum.
As of September 25, 2025, Canada Post workers went on strike, impacting nation-wide service delivery. Per Canada Post’s update, mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered for the duration of the national strike, and some post offices will be closed.
Mail ballot voting will remain an option for voting in the French Creek School and Parkland Purchase referendum however, the process has been adjusted. A public notice was posted on the RDN website at rdn.bc.ca/notice-2025-10-03-0 with instructions on how to apply for, receive and submit a mail ballot during the postal strike. More information can also be found at rdn.bc.ca/2025French-Creek-School-Mail-ballot-voting.
Please email vote@rdn.bc.ca or call 250-390-4111 if you have any questions regrading mail ballot voting.
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As of September 25, 2025, Canada Post workers went on strike, impacting nation-wide service delivery. Per Canada Post’s update, mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered for the duration of the national strike, and some post offices will be closed.
Mail ballot voting will remain an option for voting in the French Creek School and Parkland Purchase referendum however, the process has been adjusted. A public notice was posted on the RDN website at rdn.bc.ca/notice-2025-10-03-0 with instructions on how to apply for, receive and submit a mail ballot during the postal strike. More information can also be found at rdn.bc.ca/2025French-Creek-School-Mail-ballot-voting.
Please email vote@rdn.bc.ca or call 250-390-4111 if you have any questions regrading mail ballot voting.
Register and subscribe to receive project updates.
Information Booth 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday, September 27 Errington Farmers Market, 1550 Veterans Rd, Errington
There will be information boards with details about the referendum and the property. RDN staff will be present to answer any questions.
Drop-In Information Sessions 4 - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 1 Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs
Thursday, October 9 Meadowood Community Hall, 1830 Galvin Place, Qualicum Beach **NEW**
These are in-person, drop-in format, there will not be a presentation. There will be information boards with details about the referendum and the property. RDN staff will be present to answer any questions.
Expectations for Engagement
Only questions related to the referendum and property will be answered during the information sessions. Residents who have questions about other RDN services, projects or topics should send them to inquiries at inquires@rdn.bc.ca or call 250-390-4111. They will be connected with the appropriate RDN staff person who will respond to their inquiries during regular office hours.
We are committed to listening carefully, engaging constructively and addressing concerns you may have as fully as we can. There will be zero tolerance for any intimidating, confrontational or discriminatory language or behaviour. As participants, we ask you to:
- Treat others with respect
- Listen and allow others to share
- Appreciate the diversity of perspectives – you do not need to agree with others thoughts and ideas
- When appropriate, engage in dialogue rather than debate
- Be mindful of time
- Seek to learn from one another
- Focus on issues and interests, not on positions or personalities
Information Booth 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday, September 27 Errington Farmers Market, 1550 Veterans Rd, Errington
There will be information boards with details about the referendum and the property. RDN staff will be present to answer any questions.
Drop-In Information Sessions 4 - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 1 Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs
Thursday, October 9 Meadowood Community Hall, 1830 Galvin Place, Qualicum Beach **NEW**
These are in-person, drop-in format, there will not be a presentation. There will be information boards with details about the referendum and the property. RDN staff will be present to answer any questions.
Expectations for Engagement
Only questions related to the referendum and property will be answered during the information sessions. Residents who have questions about other RDN services, projects or topics should send them to inquiries at inquires@rdn.bc.ca or call 250-390-4111. They will be connected with the appropriate RDN staff person who will respond to their inquiries during regular office hours.
We are committed to listening carefully, engaging constructively and addressing concerns you may have as fully as we can. There will be zero tolerance for any intimidating, confrontational or discriminatory language or behaviour. As participants, we ask you to:
- Treat others with respect
- Listen and allow others to share
- Appreciate the diversity of perspectives – you do not need to agree with others thoughts and ideas
- When appropriate, engage in dialogue rather than debate
- Be mindful of time
- Seek to learn from one another
- Focus on issues and interests, not on positions or personalities
Resident electors and non-resident property electors of Electoral Area F have the opportunity to decide through a referendum if the RDN can borrow up to $824,000 to purchase 2350 Alberni Hwy, known as French Creek School and Parkland. General voting day is Saturday, October 25, 2025, with advanced voting days on October 22 and 15.
Voters will be asked: "Are you in favour of the Regional District of Nanaimo adopting “Electoral Area 'F' Community Parks and Halls Local Service Property Purchase Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1929, 2025”, which will authorize the Regional District of Nanaimo to borrow up to eight hundred and twenty-four thousand dollars ($824,000), plus interest, repayable over a period of no more than ten (10) years, to finance the purchase of a 3.7 hectare (9.15 acre) property located at 2350 Alberni Highway, Coombs for use by the Electoral Area 'F' Community Parks and Halls Local Service (known as French Creek School property)"
Advanced Voting
Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Road, Coombs
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
General Voting Day
Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Road, Coombs
- Saturday, October 25, 2025, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
For more information on the referendum, including the three ways to vote, who can vote and voting locations, visit rdn.bc.ca\.French-Creek-School-and-Parkland-Purchase-Referendum.
Resident electors and non-resident property electors of Electoral Area F have the opportunity to decide through a referendum if the RDN can borrow up to $824,000 to purchase 2350 Alberni Hwy, known as French Creek School and Parkland. General voting day is Saturday, October 25, 2025, with advanced voting days on October 22 and 15.
Voters will be asked: "Are you in favour of the Regional District of Nanaimo adopting “Electoral Area 'F' Community Parks and Halls Local Service Property Purchase Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1929, 2025”, which will authorize the Regional District of Nanaimo to borrow up to eight hundred and twenty-four thousand dollars ($824,000), plus interest, repayable over a period of no more than ten (10) years, to finance the purchase of a 3.7 hectare (9.15 acre) property located at 2350 Alberni Highway, Coombs for use by the Electoral Area 'F' Community Parks and Halls Local Service (known as French Creek School property)"
Advanced Voting
Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Road, Coombs
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
General Voting Day
Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Road, Coombs
- Saturday, October 25, 2025, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
For more information on the referendum, including the three ways to vote, who can vote and voting locations, visit rdn.bc.ca\.French-Creek-School-and-Parkland-Purchase-Referendum.
Property and Purchase Details
