Thompson-Nicola Regional District, BC

Advisory Planning Commission

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Advisory Planning Commission meets October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops. The agenda lists two zoning amendment applications for review: BA 293 at 318 Turner Ave in Lower Nicola (Electoral Area "M") and BA 294 on Monte Creek-Pinantan Road at Pinantan Lake (Electoral Area "P"). The commission will also adopt minutes from its July 21, 2026 meeting and receive an APC application status report. The agenda does not state what the applications propose or what recommendations, if any, will be made.

• Zoning Amendment Application No. BA 293 — 318 Turner Ave, Lower Nicola, BC, Electoral Area "M" (Riley, Whitehouse)
• Zoning Amendment Application No. BA 294 — Monte Creek-Pinantan Road, Pinantan Lake, BC, Electoral Area "P" (Campbell)
• Adoption of minutes from the July 21, 2026 APC meeting
• Unfinished business: APC Application Status report dated Oct 6, 2026

Inaugural Board of Directors Meeting

Board of Directors Regular

Thompson Regional Hospital District

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

Board of Directors Regular

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board of Directors meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM in the Twin Rivers Boardroom, 465 Victoria St, Kamloops. The Board will consider a zoning amendment bylaw for a property at 5580 Adams West FSR, Adams Lake, and two building-infraction reports from the Chief Building Inspector seeking authorization to file notices on title. It will also hear delegations from property owners and adopt minutes of the September 3, 2026 meeting. The agenda text provided is partly garbled and incomplete, so some details cannot be confirmed.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2932, 2026 (Application BA 291): rezone portions of 5580 Adams West FSR, Adams Lake (PID 032-494-173) between RL-1: Rural and C-4: Recreational Commercial; owner Marnies Bay Ventures Ltd., agent Michael Blackwell
• Building infraction BP018025: report from Chief Building Inspector T. Bolton seeks authorization to file a Section 57 notice on title against High Lonesome Ranch (BC) Ltd, 3742 Hwy 5A (PID 014-375-923), for placing a single-wide manufactured home without a permit
• Building infraction BP018364: report seeks authorization to file a Section 57 notice on title against Edwin John Bryant and Lyle Edwin Bryant, Boulder Mountain Rd (PID 027-905-845), for constructing a single-family dwelling without building and plumbing permits
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2915, 2026 (Application BA 281): proposed rezoning of a Pinantan Road, Pinantan Lake property (PID 001-582-712) from C-4, MH-1 and CR-1 to RVP-1: Recreational Vehicle Park, with a site-specific amendment; owner Intact Distributors Inc. c/o John Hamill
• Delegations: owners may make representations to the Board on both building infractions

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Accessibility Advisory Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM in the Library Meeting Room, 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC. The committee will receive an end-of-term progress report on the 2023-2026 Accessibility Plan and a draft Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) statement, both from Manager of Communications C. Davies. It will also hear verbal reports on 2026 accessibility projects and assistance for voters in the 2026 election, and consider adopting minutes from its February 12, 2026 meeting.

• Recommendation to accept the 2023-2026 Accessibility Plan end-of-term progress report for information
• Recommendation to accept the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement as information, or recommend changes
• Verbal report on Accessibility Projects in 2026 from Manager of Communications C. Davies
• Verbal report on Assistance For Voters - 2026 Election from Chief Election Officer K. Nickerson Wright
• Recommendation to adopt the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes as circulated

Board of Directors Regular

The Board of Directors will review three zoning amendment applications following public hearings. These applications involve land use changes for a recreational vehicle park, agricultural rezoning, and additional traveler accommodations.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2915, 2026: Proposed 61-space RV park and retention of four resort cabins at 2488 Harper Ranch-Pinantan Road
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2916, 2026: Rezoning portions of 5805 Lac le Jeune Road from P-1 and LR-1 to AF-1
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2867, 2026: Site-specific amendment for new traveler accommodation at 1480 and 1476 Old North Thompson Highway

Thompson Regional Hospital District

The Thompson Regional Hospital District Board will receive updates on capital projects for Interior Health Authority and Royal Inland Hospital. The meeting also includes a verbal update regarding the 2027 budget and a request for advocacy regarding a new care centre in Chase.

• Capital update for Interior Health Authority and Royal Inland Hospital
• 2027 budget discussion
• Request from Chase and District Health Services Foundation for a Full Care Long Term, Hospice-Palliative Care, Respite Centre/Home

Regional Solid Waste Management Committee

The Regional Solid Waste Management Committee is reviewing a proposed bylaw to establish scheduled fee increases for solid waste management facilities. The committee will also receive an update on how mattress recycling fees implemented in April 2026 have impacted illegal dumping and cleanup costs.

• Proposed Solid Waste Management Facilities Amendment Bylaw No. 2931, 2026
• Scheduled tipping fee increases from 2028 to 2032
• Update on mattress recycling fee impacts on illegal dumping
• Organics update
• Sun Peaks Transfer Station update

Electoral Area Directors

The Electoral Area Directors will discuss Board Policy No. 1.1.6 regarding meetings with federal or provincial elected officials and staff. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the May 14, 2026, meeting.

• Discussion on Board Policy No. 1.1.6 (Meetings with Federal or Provincial Elected Officials and/or Staff)
• Adoption of May 14, 2026, Electoral Area Directors Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors Regular

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board will consider several items, including authorizing a Section 57 notice on title for work without a building permit, adopting two zoning amendment bylaws, and approving a five-year contract for wood and yard waste processing. They will also discuss a floodplain exemption, a lease for the Chase Veterinary Clinic, and grant applications.

• Section 57 notice on title for 3033 Chase-Falkland Rd (BP18205) for work without a permit
• Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2913 for commercial storage facility at Tobiano (Holloway Drive)
• Rezone 5341 Campbell Creek Road from AF-1 to SH-1 for two-lot subdivision
• Floodplain exemption for 143 South Crest Rd, Green Lake (reduce level from 1.5m to 1.05m)
• Five-year contract with Drake Resources Ltd. for $230,000/year (max $1,150,000) for wood/yard waste processing

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering revised amendments to Policy 1.1.6, which governs how TNRD Directors request and conduct meetings with federal or provincial elected officials and staff. The amendments add guidelines for formal meeting requests, clarify informal meetings, and incorporate provisions from Policy 1.1.11, which is recommended for repeal. The Committee will vote on recommending these changes to the Board.

• Recommendation to adopt amended Policy 1.1.6 (Meetings with Federal and Provincial Elected Officials and Staff)
• Recommendation to repeal Policy 1.1.11 (UBCM Meeting Requests)
• Policy amendments include a new meeting request form (Schedule A) and removal of proposed sanctions
• Draft minutes from April 17, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting to be adopted

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing three zoning amendment applications and one temporary use permit application. The body will also consider the adoption of minutes from the May 5, 2026, meeting.

• BA 288: OCP and zoning amendment for 1420 Abbey Road, Cherry Creek, to enable 3-4 lot agricultural/residential subdivision
• BA 289: Zoning amendment for 5341 Campbell Creek Road, Campbell Creek
• BA 291: Zoning amendment for 5600 Adams West FSR, Adams Lake
• TUP 93: Temporary Use Permit application for 3011 Hwy 97, Monte Lake

Thompson-Nicola Invasive Plant Management Committee

Board of Directors Regular - Closed

Policy and Governance Committee

The Policy and Governance Committee is considering amendments to policies regarding procurement, service area establishment, and meetings with federal and provincial officials. The body is also reviewing funding requirements for Electoral Area Grant-in-Aid projects.

• Proposed amendments to Procurement Policy 5.6.1
• Proposed amendments to Meetings with Federal and Provincial Elected Officials and Staff Policy 1.1.6
• Proposed repeal of UBCM Meeting Requests Policy 1.1.11
• Proposed amendments to Establishment of Service Areas and Recovery of Public Assent Costs Policy 6.1.1
• Proposed repeal of Recovery of Public Assent Process Costs Policy 6.1.2

Board of Directors Regular

The Board is deciding on the adoption of two new Official Community Plans for several electoral areas and a zoning amendment in Wells Gray. Members will also consider a loan authorization for a new fire hall and the adoption of Search and Rescue service bylaws.

• Tobiano Fire Protection Service Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2927 to borrow up to $2,500,000 for a fire hall
• Adoption of Beautiful Nicola Valley (Bylaw 2899) and Rivers, Peaks and Grasslands (Bylaw 2900) Official Community Plans
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2925 for 4373 Clearwater Valley Road to enable a subdivision
• Proposed 61-space RV park at Pinantan Lake via OCP and Zoning amendments (Bylaws 2914, 2915)
• Section 57 notices on title for building infractions at 9128/9140 Hwy 97D, 6528 Waterside Trail, and 3871 Hwy 97

Policy and Governance Committee

The Policy and Governance Committee will discuss and recommend Board approval of amendments to several policies, including renaming the Clean Energy Projects Policy to Renewable Energy Projects Policy, adopting a Non-Union Salary Administration Policy, updating insurance requirements for contractors, and revising flag protocol and proclamations policies. The committee will also consider scheduling an additional meeting in July.

• Renaming Clean Energy Projects Processing and Referrals Policy 13.1.2 to Renewable Energy Projects Processing and Referrals Policy
• Adoption of Non-Union Salary Administration Policy 7.2.7
• Amendments to Insurance Requirements for TNRD Contractors – Associate Members Policy 5.4.1
• Amendments to Flag Protocol Policy 1.4.1 and repeal of Proclamations Policy 1.4.2
• Scheduling an additional Policy and Governance Committee meeting on July 16, 2026

Board of Directors Regular

The Board is considering several land-use changes, including a commercial storage facility in Tobiano and short-term rental permits near Lytton, Knutsford, and Little Fort. They are also reviewing new Official Community Plans for multiple electoral areas and a scrap metal recycling contract.

• Zoning amendment for commercial storage on Holloway Drive, Tobiano
• Temporary Use Permit for short-term rentals near Lytton, Knutsford, and Little Fort
• New Official Community Plans for Electoral Areas M, N, L, and P
• Scrap metal recycling contract with Central Salvage Ltd. up to $785,000
• Soil extraction and fill application at 133 Carey Road, Knutsford

Thompson Regional Hospital District

The Thompson Regional Hospital District Board will approve the 2025 audited financial statements and hear a presentation from Interior Health Authority. Additionally, the board will consider a letter from the Chase & District Health Services Foundation advocating for a new full-care long-term care centre.

• Approval of 2025 audited financial statements
• Presentation from Interior Health Authority on capital projects
• Advocacy letter for Chase Full Care Long Term Care Centre
• Presentation from Centre for Health Systems Learning & Innovation
• Review of 2025 Financial Information Act disclosures

Board of Directors Regular - Closed

Finance Committee

The TNRD Finance Committee will review unaudited first-quarter operating and capital budget results, which staff report are on track with no significant variances. Members will also discuss current reserve fund balances against 2025 policy targets and identify areas for policy updates. Additionally, the committee will hold a discussion on non-operating expense reporting practices.

• Review of Q1 budget variance against $60.4M annual operating budget
• Assessment of reserve fund balances and proposed policy updates
• Discussion on non-operating expense reporting standards
• Capital project execution update for Monte Creek Firehall and Pritchard Water Treatment Plant

Board of Variance

The Board of Variance will consider Application BOV 70 to reduce the required front setback from 6 meters to 3.4 meters on a vacant lot at 7114 Hillcrest Drive in Savona to allow placement of a modular home. The applicant cites rights-of-way constraints from Hydro transmission lines as a hardship. The meeting also includes the election of a chair and approval of previous minutes.

• BOV 70: Variance to reduce front setback from 6m to 3.4m for modular home at 7114 Hillcrest Dr, Savona.

Utility Systems Committee

The committee will receive a report on the Groundwater Exploration Program at the Spences Bridge Community Water System. A new well has been developed, providing sufficient water supply but with very hard water that may require treatment.

• New well yields 18.9 L/s pumping rate, 9.5 L/s recommended long-term yield
• Water quality meets health standards but has elevated sulfate, TDS, and hardness
• Funding of up to $210,000 from Canada Community Building Fund
• Program aimed at reducing reliance on single aquifer

Board of Directors Regular - Out of Town

The board will adopt the May 14 minutes and hear a tourism presentation. It will consider a temporary use permit for short‑term rental at 9100 Highway 5 in Little Fort. Major decisions include reallocating funding for the Pritchard Water Treatment Plant, awarding construction contracts for the Walhachin Reservoir and the Pritchard Wastewater Treatment Plant, and approving signage designs for highway entrances.

• Temporary Use Permit No. TUP 92 for short‑term rental at 9100 Highway 5, Little Fort (3‑year term)
• Reallocate Pritchard Water Treatment Plant funding: increase from $150,000 to $500,000 and reduce Growing Communities allocation from $1,050,000 to $0
• Award Walhachin Reservoir construction contract to Rivermist Excavating Ltd. for up to $1,603,503 plus $480,000 fund allocation
• Award Pritchard Wastewater Treatment Plant contract to Spooner Electric Ltd. for up to $1,938,598.48 and allocate additional $570,000, $100,000, and $106,000 from various funds
• Approve design concept for five TNRD highway entrance signs

Education Session

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The Agricultural Advisory Commission is reviewing three applications for non-farm use or subdivision on Agricultural Land Reserve properties. They will also discuss decisions from the Agricultural Land Commission on previously considered applications. The meeting includes adoption of the February 2026 minutes.

• ALR 263: Non-farm use at Sparks Lake Ranch, 8022 Seven Lakes Rd, Tranquille Valley
• ALR 266: Subdivision or non-farm use on 19 parcels at Cold Creek Ranch, 6505 Heffley-Louis Creek, Cahilty
• ALR 267: Application for property at 133 Carey Rd, Knutsford (Lucas)
• Review of ALC decisions on earlier applications

Electoral Area Directors

Electoral area directors will discuss proposed zoning bylaw amendments to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on parcels between 1 and 3.99 hectares, aiming to increase rural housing flexibility. The committee will also hear reports on Environmental Assessment Office survey results, seismic code concerns, and several items for discussion including industrial water rate increases and First Nations MOU progress.

• Discussion of zoning change to allow ADUs on parcels 1-3.99 hectares
• Industrial water rate increases under committee discussion
• Update on First Nations Memorandum of Understanding progress
• BC Assessment pipeline valuation discussion
• Review of reserve funds

Board of Directors Regular

The Board will vote on awarding a $470,000 contract for watermain replacement in Blue River, plus consider several development applications including short-term rental permits and a zoning amendment for a commercial storage facility. Other items include authorizing a notice on title for a building infraction, adopting fire protection boundary changes, and distributing $25,000 in grants.

• Building infraction at 3701 Deer Lane: authorize notice on title for illegal occupancy/deck
• Temporary Use Permit for short-term rental at 5645 Lytton-Lillooet Hwy 12 (public hearing)
• Zoning amendment for commercial storage on Holloway Drive, Tobiano
• Fire protection boundary amendments for Areas J, M, and Tobiano
• Watermain replacement contract: $470,000 to Borrow Enterprises Ltd.

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will consider two zoning amendment applications: BA 286 to rezone the former Bear Creek Correctional Facility to permit a resort with 45 campsites, 12 cabins, retail, and a restaurant; and BA 285 for a property on Clearwater Valley Road. They will also receive an update on the Official Community Plan for Electoral Areas L, P, M, and N. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from February 10, 2026.

• Zoning Amendment BA 286: 70.1 ha former prison to resort with 45 campsites, 12 cabins, retail, restaurant at 988 Spahats Creek FSR
• Zoning Amendment BA 285: legal description Lot A, District Lot 2180, 4373 Clearwater Valley Road, Wells Gray
• Official Community Plan update for Electoral Areas L & P and M & N
• Adoption of minutes from February 10, 2026 Advisory Planning Commission meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive presentations from RCMP on crime trends and rural resources, and from BC Wildfire Service and the Ministry of Emergency Management on seasonal preparedness. The main discussion item is a review of the Fringe Areas Policy Guidelines, with no decision expected at this meeting. The board will also approve draft minutes from a previous meeting.

• RCMP presentation on rural resources, crime trends, and drug conflict
• BC Wildfire Service update on seasonal preparedness
• Emergency Management and Climate Readiness presentation on seasonal preparedness
• Discussion of Fringe Areas Policy Guidelines (no decision)

Board of Directors Regular - Closed

Regional Solid Waste Management Committee

The Regional Solid Waste Management Committee will discuss proposed changes to Sun Peaks Transfer Station operations, including a bag limit to ban large commercial loads. They will also review a letter from the Village of Cache Creek requesting an amendment to the solid waste management plan amendment process. Additionally, a report on long-term asset renewal funding for solid waste and recycling services will be presented, along with verbal updates on organics and operations.

• Proposed bag limit at Sun Peaks Transfer Station to ban large commercial loads
• Long-term asset renewal funding analysis for solid waste and recycling services
• Letter from Village of Cache Creek requesting change to solid waste management plan amendment process
• Adoption of October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Verbal updates on organics program and operations