Tag Archives: Nanaimo Regional District

New Look for Cedar Main Street

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The Regional District of Nanaimo is resuming the Main Street design for Cedar with a four day workshop and presentation, starting today. The charrette will take place at the Cedar Heritage Centre located at 1644 MacMillan Road in Cedar.

Cedar Community Design Charrette Schedule of Events
Day Date Event Time Purpose
Wednesday January 25th, 2012 Presentations 9:30am – 12:00pm Overview of the project
Thursday January 26th, 2012 Presentation 7:30pm – 8:30pm Presentation of concept sketches
Friday January 27th, 2012 Work Day (no formal public event) n/a n/a
Saturday January 28th, 2012 Open House and presentation 3:00pm – 5:00pm Presentation of final concept sketches

In addition to the above, community members may drop in to the Cedar Heritage Centre to view design progress, make suggestions, share ideas, and ask questions at any time within the designated site office hours identified below.

Date Site Office Hours Cedar Heritage Centre
Wednesday January 25th, 2012 1:00 -5:00pm
Thursday January 26th, 2012 9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday January 27th, 2012 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday January 28th, 2012 9:00am – 3:00pm

For more information please visit the Regional District of Nanaimo website at www.rdn.bc.ca, email to cedarmainstreet(at)rdn.bc.ca or call Greg Keller, Senior Planner at (250) 390-6510.

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Local Food Open House in Cedar

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How do you see the future of agriculture in the Nanaimo Regional District? What does local food production mean to you?

The RDN is seeking public input for an “Agricultural Area Plan”

Key Goals of the Plan:

  • Establish a guiding vision for agriculture;
  • Increase public awareness of agriculture in our region;
  • Discuss the issues facing our farming community;
  • Identify trends, constraints and barriers to viable, local agriculture;
  • Discover practical solutions to strengthen opportunities for agriculture;

The Regional District of Nanaimo is holding an open house in Cedar November 2, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm at the Cedar Community Secondary School (1640 MacMillan Road).  Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, check out their website, Growing Our Future

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Help the “Moorecrofters”

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A neighbourhoood group call the ‘Moorecrofters’ are helping The Nature Trust of BC, a non-profit organization, raise $500,000 towards the purchase of the former United Church Moorecroft Camp which was recently purchased by the Regional District of Nanaimo. This valuable 85acre oceanfront property is now knows as MOORECROFT REGIONAL PARK!!

HOW MUCH DID IT COST TO ACQUIRE MOORECROFT REGIONAL PARK?
$4.8million – Purchase Price
$7.95million – List price for property in Sept2010
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE NATURE TRUST OF BC?
As outlined in the purchase agreement with the RDN, the Nature Trust of BC is now fundraising to contribute up to $500,000 of the purchase price.

GIVE A GIFT TO MOORECROFT
Help the Nature Trust of BC raise $500,000 towards the purchase of Moorecroft and restoration of facilities and nature trails.

You can donate HERE or phone 1-866-288-7878
Send cheque to
The Nature Trust of BC
260-1000 Roosevelt Crescent
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3R4

Tax receipts will be issued for all donations!  Join the “Moorecrofters” in the opening of
Moorecroft Regional Park,  June 18, 1 to 3pm, Hosted by the Regional District of Nanaimo.

Passenger van wanted by RDN

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Do you sell passenger vans?  The Regional District of Nanaimo is looking to buy one passenger vehicle for its fleet.

A copy of the proposal document can be obtained from the Transportation Services Department by calling 250-390-6565 or toll free 1-877-607-4111.

Submissions clearly marked “RECREATION & PARKS FLEET VEHICLE” will be accepted at the Regional District of Nanaimo, Main Reception desk, located on the 2nd Floor, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2, up until 3:30 pm, Friday, December 24th, 2010.

For more information, check out the Regional District of Nanaimo website on our blogroll.

Mid-Islanders prepare for Winter Weather

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Floods in Nanaimo? Snow? It’s hard to imagine winter weather when it’s been so unseasonably warm this past week, but according to the Regional District of Nanaimo, we have to be prepared for any type of winter weather.  With a predicted La Nina weather system this year, bringing colder temperatures, the RDN is recommending that residents prepare for winter driving conditions and stock up on emergency supplies to last up to one week.

If you live in any of the low lying areas in the regional district, look for a package being distributed over the next week which includes  the RDN’s Personal Emergency Preparedness Guide Book, tips for preparing a household for a flood, and general information from Public Safety Canada on Floods and Power Outages, Emergency Social Services, Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program, and Emergency Preparedness for Pets.

For more information, see their website on our blogroll.

Fire Watch in Nanaimo Regional District

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It is fire season!

Call your local fire department non emergency number before you decide to burn your garden clippings new local regulations are in effect.  You may require a burning permit.

In cases of a similarity between local and provincial burning restrictions, the more stringent of the two will apply. Information on the new Provincial burning regulations is available at www.bcwildfire.ca .

To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call 1-800-663-555 or *555 on most cellular networks.