Tag Archives: Area C Director Reports

Area C Director’s Report: Active Transportation planning needs YOU (+ OCP review begins)

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello, Happy Thanksgiving! As chanterelles flourish and apples abound, I’m grateful for the rain and our great community. This report invites you to engage on Active Transportation planning, and shares info on Area C’s Official Community Plan review.

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Area C Director’s Report: regional recreation, housing advocacy, & Hoskyn Landing solid waste

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello, This report has news on a regional recreation study, recent rural housing advocacy, and a Hoskyn Landing dumpster.

Regional recreation

More than three years ago, in April 2021, the SRD Board funded a feasibility study to examine potential recreation efficiencies & synergies throughout the SRD. At the August 2024 Board meeting this study was unveiled.

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Area C Directors Report: WildSafe application, wood-chipping, Refuge Cove visit + more

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello,This report shares news on a WildSafe program application for Areas C & B, the next steps of a potential wood-chipping service, and my visit to Refuge Cove.

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Director’s Report: Gowlland Harbour Views, wharves, short-term rentals + more

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello, It sure seemed a bustling August long weekend with parked cars lining roadsides in many popular locations. It’s nice sharing our island with visitors here to appreciate it; we are so fortunate to live in this beautiful community. The July 24 SRD Board meeting resulted in several decisions and items to report on: the Schellinck proposal, wharves, short-term rentals in the Outer Discovery Islands, and two upcoming public hearings.

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Area C Director’s Report: a housing update

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Midsummer greetings!
Housing is an important issue here in Area C, across the region and our province. This report provides a housing-related update on some of what’s happening locally.

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