Who We Are - And What We Do

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Learn about who and what the Regional District of Nanaimo is, the services we provide and how you can get more involved!

  • Register, to get involved or share your thoughts.
  • Learn more about the Region visit our About the RDN folder within our FAQ's or check out our videos.
  • Do you have a general question about the RDN? Ask it here on our Questions tab for all to see, we will respond to share info.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the RDN!

Learn about who and what the Regional District of Nanaimo is, the services we provide and how you can get more involved!

  • Register, to get involved or share your thoughts.
  • Learn more about the Region visit our About the RDN folder within our FAQ's or check out our videos.
  • Do you have a general question about the RDN? Ask it here on our Questions tab for all to see, we will respond to share info.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the RDN!

  • 2023 Contest Winners Selected

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    Thank you to everyone who registered to our Get Involved RDN page during Local Government Awareness Week and until June 16, 2023 to be eligible for our contest. The winners have received emails directly to chose their prize.

  • Others ways for us to help you

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    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.

    Learn more about who the RDN is, what services we provide and get involved by visiting: getinvolved.rdn.ca/who-we-are. Register by June 16 and to be entered to win one of three great prizes of your choice! An RDN Recreation or Parks $100 gift certificate, two, one-month passes for RDN Transit, a $100 credit on your next RDN utility bill (you must live in one of the RDN’s electoral areas to receive this prize) or a $100 gift certificate for a local restaurant or business.

  • Our Municipal Partners

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    We have many great partners, especially our four municipal ones. We want to share with you how you can learn more, get involved and have your say with them too during Local Government Awareness Week! Our Regional Board includes locally-elected municipal council members from our municipal partners. They meet regularly with our Electoral Area Directors and work together to help provide services to the entire region. Learn more about them at:

    City of Nanaimo nanaimo.ca/ or getinvolvednanaimo.ca/

    District of Lantzville lantzville.ca/

    City of Parksville parksville.ca/ or letstalkparksville.ca/

    Town of Qualicum Beach qualicumbeach.com/

    If you are not yet registered at our Get Involved RDN page at: getinvolved.rdn.ca/who-we-are be sure to register by June 16 to be entered to win one of three great prizes of your choice! An RDN Recreation or Parks $100 gift certificate, two, one-month passes for RDN Transit, a $100 credit on your next RDN utility bill (you must live in one of the RDN’s electoral areas to receive this prize) or a $100 gift certificate for a local restaurant or business.

  • Asset Management Awareness Day

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    What is Asset Management?


    Across Canada and around the world, the importance of sustainable infrastructure is being raised. Infrastructure is how governments deliver services to its residents. Local governments are responsible for maintaining an enormous quantity and variety of assets, ranging from major infrastructure such as hundreds of kilometers of water pipes and utilities, to items as small as the computers and telephones used by staff to provide services to the community.

    The goal of asset management is to achieve sustainable service delivery. This is done by delivering current and future community services to residents in a socially, economically and environmentally responsible way while not compromising the level of service provided.

    Our residents and businesses depend on these services. It is easy to forget about all the infrastructure that is needed to deliver water to a tap or take sewage away for treatment – until something goes wrong. Effective asset management involves identifying the life span of our assets, planning the asset upgrades or replacements needed to avoid disruption of service and creating a long-term financial strategy to pay for it. The longer infrastructure ages, the more challenging and expensive it becomes to maintain it. And just like with your car or home, these assets may fail much earlier than expected if they are not regularly maintained.

    Some of our assets include:

    • The Regional Landfill in Cedar
    • The Transfer Station on Church Road in Parksville
    • The Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre
    • More than 2072 Hectares of Regional Parks and Trails
    • The Ravensong Aquatic Centre in Qualicum Beach
    • The Oceanside Place Arena in Parksville


    Learn more about who the RDN is, what services we provide and what assets we have by visiting our Get Involved RDN page at: getinvolved.rdn.ca/who-we-are. Register by June 16 and you will be entered to win one of three great prizes of your choice! An RDN Recreation or Parks $100 gift certificate, two, one -month passes for RDN Transit, a $100 credit on your next RDN utility bill (you must live in one of the RDN’s electoral areas to receive this prize) or a $100 gift certificate for a local restaurant or business.

  • Get Involved RDN!

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    Have your say on important decisions that impact your community at getinvolved.rdn.ca/. Thank you to the thousands that have registered and participated on our online forum to date!

    All RDN projects that have an opportunity to gather input and ideas can be found here. You can find out about projects related to water, recreation, parks, wildfire and community preparedness, waste diversion, planning, wastewater and much more. Get Involved RDN also has ideas on how you can stay active and have some fun in our region!

    If you haven’t yet, please register and join the conversation. All who are registered by June 16 will be entered to win one of three great prizes of your choice! An RDN Recreation or Parks $100 gift certificate, two, one-month passes for RDN Transit, a $100 credit on your next RDN utility bill (you must live in one of the RDN’s electoral areas to receive this prize) or a $100 gift certificate for a local restaurant or business.

  • Do you know what the Regional District of Nanaimo does?

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    We provide regional governance and services from Cedar, Cassidy, Extension and Gabriola Island in the south, all the way west to Errington and Coombs, and north to Bowser. If you live in the municipalities of Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville or Qualicum Beach, then you live in the Regional District of Nanaimo too! We are seven unincorporated Electoral Areas and four municipalities, home to over 170,000 people and growing.

    The RDN is governed by a 19-member regional board, comprised of twelve directors from locally-elected municipal councils, and seven directors elected by Electoral Area residents. Learn who your RDN Board of Directors are at: rdn.bc.ca/regional-board

    We provide over 100 services to our residents! Check out our video to learn more about them at: getinvolved.rdn.ca/who-we-are/videos

    We are highlighting who we are and what we do all this week which is Local Government Awareness Week. Visit our Get Involved RDN page at: getinvolved.rdn.ca/who-we-are to learn more. All who are registered on Get Involved by June 16 will be entered to win one of three great prizes of your choice! Choose from an RDN Recreation or Parks $100 gift certificate, two one-month passes for RDN Transit, a $100 credit on your next RDN utility bill (you must live in one of the RDN’s electoral areas to receive this prize) or a $100 gift certificate for a local restaurant or business.

  • Local Government Awareness Week 2023

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    Local Government Awareness Week, May 14 – 20, 2023 is an annual initiative aimed at building public awareness of local government roles and encouraging participation in local government processes. The RDN invites residents to learn about the services and programs delivered within our region on our Get Involved RDN site. Anyone who is currently signed up on Get Involved RDN or signs up by June 16 will be entered to win one of four great prizes of their choice!

    Three names will be randomly drawn after June 16 and the recipient can select one of the following:

    • RDN Recreation and Parks $100 gift certificate - can be used towards RDN Recreation program registration such as summer camps, swim sessions, arena programs or facility rentals at Oceanside Place Arena in Parksville or Ravensong Aquatic Centre in Qualicum Beach
    • Two, one-month passes for RDN Transit for an adult, youth/senior or a university student ($80 - $130 value)
    • $100 credit on your next RDN utility bill (you must live in one of the seven RDN electoral areas to be eligible for this prize)
    • $100 gift certificate for a local restaurant or business


    Thanks for wanting to learn more and be engaged with the RDN.

  • 2022 Community Survey Results

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    Thank you to the over 1,100 people in the region that participated earlier this year in our 2022 Community Survey. The results can now be found under our Documents section. There are results from both the phone and online surveys.

  • Have Your Say - Community Survey Launched

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    We want residents to share their thoughts on our online community survey! Let us know:

    • what is important to you
    • how you feel about the quality of life in the region
    • how you want to be informed about programs and services
    • and more!

    Your feedback will help us with planning and decision making. Complete the survey by June 17, 2022 for a chance to win a prize!

    Three names will be randomly drawn and the winner can select one of the following:

    • RDN Recreation and Parks $100 gift certificate - can be used towards RDN Recreation program registration such as summer camps, swim sessions, arena programs or facility rentals at Oceanside Place Arena in Parksville or Ravensong Aquatic Centre in Qualicum Beach
    • Two, one-month passes for RDN Transit for an adult, youth/senior or a university student ($80-130 value)
    • $100 credit on your next RDN utility bill (you must live in one of the seven RDN electoral areas to be eligible for this)
    • $100 gift certificate for a local restaurant or business
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