Tag Archives: Area C Director Reports

Politics

Area C Director’s Report: the latest on Strathcona Gardens + Quadra Island

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello,
At the beginning of the week I submitted a Director’s Report to the Discovery Islander which focused on results of the Quadra Island survey regarding Strathcona Gardens. Since then, there has been an SRD Board meeting where actions were taken to further the potential inclusion of Quadra Island properties in the Strathcona Gardens Service. This report shares news on that, as well as info from the survey which 626 Islanders participated in.

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Politics

Area C Director’s Report: recycle depot news + long-term care advocacy

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello,
The maples are blooming and early mornings are a feast for birder’s ears: I hope you are finding time to enjoy spring’s wonders. This report has an update on Quadra’s long-anticipated Recycle Depot and ongoing advocacy to get the promised long-term care facility for Campbell River back on track.

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Politics

Area C Director’s Report: Strathcona Gardens tax for Quadra considered

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello,
The March 25 SRD Board meeting was certainly memorable, with between 80-100 residents of Quadra Island and Area C crowding into the boardroom’s public gallery and overflowing into the foyer. They were there to observe as the Board considered a report regarding adding Quadra Island (or all of Area C) as annual tax paying participants of the Strathcona Gardens Recreation Service. That topic is what this report focuses on.

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Housing, Politics, Waste

Area C Director’s Report: positive sewer momentum; rural housing; OCP meeting dates

Hello,
Recent rains remind me of winters which trundled from rainstorm to deluge to showers… here’s hoping a deluge of spring blooms isn’t far off. This report has news about collaborative work on wastewater (sewer), learnings from the recent Campbell River Housing Symposium, and dates & topics for upcoming Official Community Plan discussions.

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Politics

Area C Director’s Report: financial plan adopted + more

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello,
Tendrils of spring are visible in our lengthening days and the songbird choir is beginning to assemble… I’m grateful winter is in the rearview mirror. This report shares news from the February Board meeting where the 2026-2029 Financial Plan was finalized, another sure sign spring is around the corner!

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