From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney
Hello, This report shares news about pay phone advocacy and two upcoming virtual public hearings concerning the Desolation Sound Rural Land Use Bylaw.
Continue reading Area C Director’s Report: Village Bay Lake phone advocacy & upcoming Public HearingsLast week I published a story about some old growth trees cut down on Quadra Island, then almost immediately became aware there was much more to the story and took it down.
There is no question about old growth trees being cut down on woodlot licence W2031.
Nor is there any question about the legality of the woodlot licensees action. They have not broken any laws.
Continue reading Retraction regarding cutting some old growth on Quadra IslandTwo years ago, many North Quadra Island residents woke up to the sound of explosions. The pre-dusk sky had turned red. A house on Bold Point was engulfed in flames. When the RCMP arrived, they discovered the main power line was down. Three of the occupants were sent to the hospital with smoke inhalation. As this part of the island is protected by BC Wildfire Service, whose mandate does not include structures, no fire department came to their rescue. All that remained of their home was a chimney. While this is an area better known for its forests and abundant marine life, there are more than 250 properties. At their January 29, 2020, board meeting, the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) Board authorized a survey to determine if North Quadra residents want fire protection.
Continue reading Impending Survey: Do North Quadra Residents Want Fire Protection?
