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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’.
Tag Archives: Recreate Strathcona Gardens
Area C Director’s Report: OCP process & a Strathcona Gardens update
From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney
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May Day was such fun! Lovely weather, parading moon beams, star goddesses and black holes, May Pole ribbon dances, picnic lunches and races… huge gratitude to the many hands who shaped and created this community building event! This report focuses on our Area C Official Community Plan, what’s next in that process, and a Strathcona Gardens Service update.
Mark Vonesch Removed; Susan Sinnott New Vice-Chair of the SRD
Mark Vonesch was removed from his position as Vice-Chair of the SRD through a non-confidence vote, and Campbell River Director Susan Sinnott was elected in his place.
The voting followed what is becoming a familiar pattern: the five Campbell River Directors and their allies voted to remove Vonesch, while the Directors from Gold River, Tahsis, and Electoral Areas A, B, and C supported him.
The Alleged Plot
The vote was preceded by a roughly two-hour in-camera session, after which Campbell River Mayor Kermit Dahl addressed the public meeting.
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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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