Others ways for us to help you

The RDN has many ways you can find us online, stay connected, or access our services easier and from wherever you are:

  • Sign up to receive emergency alerts and service alerts directly via text, phone or email by registering at Voyent Alert at rdn.bc.ca/emergency-alerts
  • Pick which notifications you would like to receive – employment opportunities, bid opportunities, news releases, public notices and service alerts by signing up to receive a direct email at rdn.bc.ca/subscribe
  • Submit a building online permit application at cv.rdn.bc.ca/NanaimoPortal; you can also see our approximate current building permit wait time at rdn.bc.ca/building-inspection-services
  • Sign up for RDN curbside collection day reminders and service alerts by email, phone call or app notifications at rdn.bc.ca/curbside
  • Learn how you can take action on climate change, about rebates and more at rdn.bc.ca/action-on-climate-change
  • Let’s all try our best to use water with care. Learn water conservation tips and apply for water sustainability rebates at rdn.bc.ca/team-watersmart
  • Check out REC Connect your online recreation resource for ways to stay active and connected at www.getinolved.rdn.ca/rec-connect
  • Ever wonder how your tax dollars are spent at a regional level? For questions about the budget process and to learn more, visit and register at getinvolved.rdn.ca/rdn-budget-talks
  • Enjoy one of our 12 regional parks, over 200 community parks or 78 kms of trails by checking out our Parks & Trails finder at rdn.bc.ca/find-a-park
  • Are you an RDN Transit rider? For the latest transit detours, service alerts and trip planning visit rdn.bc.ca/regional-transit
  • Have a land use question about a property in the RDN? Send it to us by email to askplanning@rdn.bc.ca. You can also provide your input on at getinvolved.rdn.ca/rdn-planning for all current developments in the RDN Electoral Areas (except EA B).
  • Link and register your utility account at rdn.bc.ca/payments to set up electronic billing, view your transaction history online and pay by credit card (2.5 per cent surcharge applies)
  • We have a many interactive webmaps to find information on, learn more at rdn.bc.ca/gis-mapping
  • All projects that we are looking for feedback on can be found at getinvolved.rdn.ca/ where you can learn more, have your say and be heard.