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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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Humanity consuming more than ever; Increased emissions negate Renewable growth
Global energy demand continues to rise faster than the deployment of renewables, and emissions reached new heights in 2025. The world is consuming more energy than it did in 1990, the baseline from which most nations measure progress toward their energy and climate targets. While only 47% of our energy is now derived from fossil fuels, the world is using more coal, gas and oil than ever before.
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Area C Director’s Report: financial plan adopted + more
From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney
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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!
Area C Director’s Report: roads advocacy & SRD committee news
From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney
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This report is a round-up of info on road concerns & related advocacy, SRD committee news, and a bit about kelp.
MP Aaron Gunn to host town halls; Cortes Island possible stop
Our local MP, Aaron Gunn, is holding a series of town hall meetings in the North-Island Powell River riding. He will be in Courtenay tonight (Feb 17), Campbell River on February 21, Port McNeil on March 16 and Powell River on March 19. Gunn may also come to Cortes Island, but the dates have not been set.
Potential Town hall in Cortes
Aaron Gunn: “ We want to come to Cortes, but if I just come to Cortes with no plan – I haven’t really accomplished anything other than a photo op. So we always try to set up some kind of coffee or meeting where people that live there know that I’m coming and if they want to come and engage, they have an opportunity to do so.”
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