Information Sessions
Drop-In Information Sessions 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Monday, February 24 Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs
Wednesday, February 26 Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach
Monday, March 3 Nanoose Place Community Centre, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay
Wednesday, March 5 Craig Street Commons, 330 Craig St, Parksville
Monday, March 10 Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach
Wednesday, March 12 St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville
These are in-person, drop-in format. There will be information boards to explain the proposed Ravensong Aquatic Centre expansion and details about the referendum. RDN staff will be present to answer questions about the expansion and referendum.
There will not be a presentation or a microphone.
Virtual Information Session 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 17
Join the Zoom meeting at: bit.ly/RACinfo(External link) or join by telephone by dialing: +1 587 328 1099. When prompted, enter meeting ID: 638 3104 2387 and passcode: 385739
Staff will walk through the information boards and answer questions about the proposed Ravensong Aquatic Centre expansion and referendum.
Expectations for Engagement
Only RAC expansion project and referendum questions 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(External link) 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
