The Nanaimo Regional Hospital District (NRHD) has confirmed its five major areas of focus for capital planning and advocacy are the patient tower replacement, new cancer centre, cardiac catheterization lab and a new high acuity unit, all to be located at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH), as well as a long-term care facility in the region.
The survey builds on the first round of public engagement in December 2019 and January 2020 to better understand what residents think of existing parks and trails and what they want to see in the future.
Visitors can now access new features, including a viewing platform and staircase to Ammonite Falls, following the completion of the Benson Creek Falls Regional Park Access Improvements project.
The chief election officer will set the byelection date, as well as the nomination period for interested candidates. The RDN said it will announce the dates as soon as they are confirmed.
The province has approved a $153,387 grant to enable the RDN to continue its FireSmart initiatives that focus on education, interagency cooperation, cross training and vegetation management.
The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is inviting residents to provide their input on land use, transportation, housing, climate mitigation and adaptation.