Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako

08/19/2026

The Regional District is issuing a call for applications for 2027 funding under the Recreation Contribution Grant Program in each service area.
Submission deadline SEPTEMBER 11, 2026.
To learn more, visit https://www.rdbn.bc.ca/departments/economic-development/grant-services/recreationcontributiongrantprogram.

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

Have you considered serving your community as an elected official?

If you are interested in running in the 2026 General Local Election, start preparing now by reviewing candidate eligibility requirements and nomination information. Understanding the process early can help you make an informed decision about seeking office.

The next general local election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Learn more about candidate eligibility, nomination procedures, and key election information at www.rdbn.bc.ca.

08/13/2026

NOTICE OF FIRST READING

RZ B-01-26: Bylaw No. 2113, 2026 to amend “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 1800, 2020” (the Zoning Bylaw).

Purpose: Bylaw No. 2113, 2026 includes an amendment to the Waterfront Residential II Zone (R4) allowing two Single Family Dwellings without Secondary Suites on the subject property. The R4 Zone currently allows either one Single Family Dwelling with a Secondary Suite or one Two Family Dwelling.

Subject Property: 5485 Goodwin Road, approximately 4.5 kilometres northwest of the Village of Burns Lake. It is legally described as Part of the Southeast Portion of District Lot 2545, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 1634, Except Plan 1653.

Next Steps: The RDBN Board will consider First Reading on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Written submissions may be submitted and must be received by the RDBN no later than 4:30 pm on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 to ensure consideration by the Board.

To view a copy of the proposed bylaw, visit our website at www.rdbn.bc.ca/departments/planning/public-meetings

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08/10/2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT

TUP A-02-26 to permit a Temporary Use Permit on subject property in accordance with the terms outlined in the TUP for up to three years.

Subject Property: 6165 Donaldson Road (corner of Donaldson Road and Hwy 16), legally described as Lot A, Section 4, Township 4, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 11348 Except Plan PRP14965.

Purpose: to allow aggregate processing, including the use of a wash plant and crusher.

Next Steps: Will be considered by the RDBN Board on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Written submissions may be submitted and must be received by the RDBN no later than 4:30 pm on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 to ensure consideration by the Board.

For full details, visit our website at https://www.rdbn.bc.ca/departments/planning/public-meetings

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08/10/2026

Looking for information about the 2026 General Local Election?
Key dates, candidate information, voting opportunities, nomination details, and election updates are available on the RDBN website.
Residents are encouraged to visit www.rdbn.bc.ca regularly as new information becomes available throughout the election process.

08/07/2026

NOTICE OF NOMINATION
FORT FRASER LOCAL COMMUNITY COMMISSION

Public Notice is given to the electors of the Fort Fraser Local Community that a general election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 to elect four (4) Commissioners for a 4-year term commencing November 2026.

Visit www.rdbn.bc.ca for the full Notice of Nomination and additional election information.

08/07/2026

2026 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS
NOTICE OF NOMINATION
Public Notice is given to the electors of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako that a general election will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 to elect (7) Directors for a 4-year term commencing November 2026 for the following Electoral Areas:

One (1) Director to be elected for Electoral Area A (Smithers/Telkwa Rural)
One (1) Director to be elected for Electoral Area B (Burns Lake Rural)
One (1) Director to be elected for Electoral Area C (Fort St. James Rural)
One (1) Director to be elected for Electoral Area D (Fraser Lake Rural)
One (1) Director to be elected for Electoral Area E (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural)
One (1) Director to be elected for Electoral Area F (Vanderhoof Rural)
One (1) Director to be elected for Electoral Area G (Houston/Granisle Rural)

Visit www.rdbn.bc.ca for the full Notice of Nomination and additional election information.

08/07/2026

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has developed a draft of the new Official Community Plan (OCP) for Houston, Granisle, and Topley Rural.
Attend the open house in Topley on August 10, Houston on August 11, or Granisle on August 12 to learn more about the draft plan.
Or visit www.rdbn.bc.ca to learn more.