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They will also discuss a floodplain exemption, a lease for the Chase Veterinary Clinic, and grant applications.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/241633/Board%20of%20Directors%20Regular%20-%2013%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=CAFD19FAF7744D8C9EB4DD00C93FF55B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2111" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee to recommend revised policy for meetings with federal/provincial officials", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/241635/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2013%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=245DCF78C5D446029D34D02B212CA60E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2161" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Advisory Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review zoning and permit applications for four properties", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/241314/Advisory%20Planning%20Commission%20-%2021%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=C1D023F656E04095B81DAB971869C6E5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2157" }, { "date": "2026-07-17", "body": "Thompson-Nicola Invasive Plant Management Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2160" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Policy and Governance Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews updates to procurement and government meeting policies", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/241210/Policy%20and%20Governance%20Committee%20-%2016%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=D621217BA120419487D86F80507029B5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2158" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Board of Directors Regular - Closed", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2159" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Board of Directors Regular", "headline": "Board considers new community plans and $2.5M fire hall loan", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/241212/Board%20of%20Directors%20Regular%20-%2016%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=52B18B928CF3457BBDE611F3451EC9E3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2110" }, { "date": "2026-06-26", "body": "Policy and Governance Committee", "headline": "Committee to recommend renaming clean energy policy to renewable energy", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/240748/Policy%20and%20Governance%20Committee%20-%2026%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=B2F91CDBF57041D8B96BCEDAE4744AFA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2099" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Thompson Regional Hospital District", "headline": "Board approves 2025 financial statements and advocates for Chase care centre", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/240715/Thompson%20Regional%20Hospital%20District%20-%2025%20Jun%2020.pdf?handle=547BBE38C9D24E029C62A046877E99C7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2107" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Board of Directors Regular", "headline": "TNRD Board discusses new community plans and zoning amendments.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/240717/Board%20of%20Directors%20Regular%20-%2025%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=81715DB5C557411296FFE92903607B71", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2108" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Board of Directors Regular - Closed", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2156" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance committee reviews Q1 budget results and reserve fund targets.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/240605/Finance%20Committee%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=3B4288831A5E40A89C1146E0E1000143", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2106" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Utility Systems Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews new well for Spences Bridge water system", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/240724/Utility%20Systems%20Committee%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=11E1372B53B446D5873D5782C46CF1C2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2105" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Board of Variance", "headline": "Board to decide on reducing front setback for modular home at 7114 Hillcrest Dr.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/240500/Board%20of%20Variance%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=D980516DB31944179B234BD7B04C4F62", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2155" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Board of Directors Regular - Out of Town", "headline": "Board to approve multi‑million contracts for water infrastructure projects", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/240264/Board%20of%20Directors%20Regular%20-%20Out%20of%20Town.pdf?handle=6E2F3869F4A64646AD50068FB402CD44", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2104" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Education Session", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2103" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Agricultural Advisory Commission", "headline": "Commission to weigh three ALR applications for non-farm use", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/240121/Agricultural%20Advisory%20Commission%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=68EF8E5D3BD94493859729A208C0A1FA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2154" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Board of Directors Regular", "headline": "Board to award $470K watermain contract in Blue River", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/239998/Board%20of%20Directors%20Regular%20-%2014%20May%202026.pdf?handle=928B74FD551841648FC1DFD6639EBF44", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2102" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Electoral Area Directors", "headline": "Directors discuss allowing accessory dwellings on 1-4 hectare parcels", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/240001/Electoral%20Area%20Directors%20-%2014%20May%202026.pdf?handle=174A07E1D1EB461C963D2C97AF1615A0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2101" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Advisory Planning Commission", "headline": "Rezoning former correctional facility to resort at Spahats Creek", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/239748/Advisory%20Planning%20Commission%20-%2005%20May%202026.pdf?handle=D49F3EA56A6447F0BCFFD9FEEEFAEDD9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2152" }, { "date": "2026-04-17", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Board to discuss Fringe Area Policy, emergency preparedness", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/239581/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2017%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=42F0334640E84DB690BEC26FDBE44F9C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2098" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Board of Directors Regular", "headline": "Board to approve $353,997 roof contract for Civic Building and Kamloops Library", "summary": "The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board will adopt the March 26 meeting minutes and hear presentations from provincial ministries on water, community connectivity, and forest plans. It will consider several bylaws, including a zoning amendment for 1857 Noble Road, changes to the Search and Rescue Service Establishment Bylaw, and fire‑protection service area expansions. The Board will also review multiple temporary‑use permits and a land‑extraction request, and it will vote on a $353,997.43 contract to replace roofs on the Civic Building and Kamloops Library.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/239583/Board%20of%20Directors%20Regular%20-%2016%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=1C455ECB48A44890A3A821E88BE98A76", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2097" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Regional Solid Waste Management Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider banning large commercial loads at Sun Peaks Transfer Station", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/239547/Regional%20Solid%20Waste%20Management%20Committee%20-%2016%20.pdf?handle=EC2FEBB9742A47858E2215D9B5EF7B09", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2096" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Board of Directors Regular - Closed", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2151" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "body": "Thompson Regional Hospital District", "headline": "Board to adopt 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 171", "summary": "The Thompson Regional Hospital District Board will consider and vote on three bylaws: Minor Capital Equipment Bylaw No. 169, Major Capital Bylaw No. 170, and Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 171 for 2026‑2030. The Board will also approve the 2025 audited financial statements. Presentations will be given by the Kamloops Cancer Supportive Care Society and the Interior Health Authority on health‑care projects and funding.", "agenda_url": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/document/239218/Thompson%20Regional%20Hospital%20District%20-%2026%20Mar%2020.pdf?handle=BD94692DB834456FBAB37487B91B9BFD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2093" } ] }