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Far from complaints of ‘Junuary’, recent rain showers have been a blessing as we head into a predicted hot, dry summer. FireSmartBC.ca shares actions, resources & tips for reducing the risk of wildfire damaging your home… they say the best protection against wildfire damage is prevention. This short report shares news from the May 27 Board meeting & summer dates for ‘chat with the Director’.
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Area C Director’s Report: recycle depot opening, Strathcona Gardens Service advocacy + MORE
From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney
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The buzz of bees in blooms has been welcome and the buzz around the community is increasing as spring days warm and lengthen. This report shares news about Quadra’s recycle depot (it’s opening May 30!), ongoing advocacy re: Strathcona Gardens assent vote, and Board support for investigating a First Responder Service for the Outer Discovery Islands.
Strathcona Gardens – How Many Dollars Count as a Meaningful Voice?
Originally published in the Bird’s Eye
Two communities, both alike in ocean views, in fair Strathcona where we lay our scene. From ancient boundary disputes to new taxation, where civic math… wait a second, this doesn’t add up.
I’ve been debating whether to include this story since April 29. Is it relevant? Is it journalism? Is it just my own feelings getting tangled up in local politics? Or is it representation for the people that were there? Heart and ego occasionally arrive wearing the same outfit. You know I’m telling the story.
April 29, 2026 12:27 p.m. – Your Editor arrives at the SRD building. Air cast, cane, very little sleep, and even less snacks. Outside, an impressive number of Quadra folks and friends gathered with their handmade signs, chants at the ready.
Then the front doors swing open. “Is there any media here?” a staffer shouts out.
Startled, I raised my hand. “It’s me. I’m the media.”
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Area C Director’s Report: the latest on Strathcona Gardens + Quadra Island
From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney
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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.
Quadra is one step closer to paying for Strathcona Gardens
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) voted 7-6* that Quadra Island taxpayers should also pay for the Strathcona Gardens Recreation facility. The proposed amount has been reduced to 80% of their property’s assessed value, and amounts to about $446 for the average property owner. This decision is to be ratified by a referendum of all Campbell River, Area D and Quadra residents at the next election.
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