From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney
Hello,
Here we are arriving in September rich with cricket music and garden bounty, and excellent community events just finished (Quadrapalooza!) and right around the corner (Youth Harvest Happenings Fall Fair!).
At the August SRD Board meeting there were several Area C related topics discussed. This report shares decisions made regarding Village Bay payphone access and a grant funding allocation to Quathiaski Cove sewer.
From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney
Hello:
These hot, hazy summer days are so special, I hope you’re enjoying every minute of them! Strathcona Regional District news is at a summer pace, yet there is news to share. At the July 23 Board meeting, planning for Quathiaski Cove sewer and water was considered and that’s what this report focuses on
Continue reading Area C Director’s Report: QCove infrastructure planning at the SRDFrom the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney
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Summer is here, and with it the bustle of busy days, the beauty of lake days, and of course, occasional ferry lineups. This report has an update on solid waste and upcoming community consultation on solid waste diversion strategies.
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Mamalilikulla Chief Winidi, or John Powell, wiggles his pitchfork back and forth to loosen the sand and gravel along a remote stretch of beach in the Broughton Archipelago, sandwiched between Vancouver Island and the BC mainland.
As he churns over layers of sediment, a fistful of clams surface with a couple of disturbingly large, fiery red marine worms that flail hundreds of legs to rapidly burrow back into the sand.
“Look at all those worms. That’s a good sign,” Powell said.
“You see those a lot when you’re digging. They seem to aerate the soil.”
Continue reading Ancient clam gardens nourish the Mamalilikulla’s past and futureEditor’s note: After the event, Mike Moore emailed, “Lots of great questions and conversations but the only surprise was when Tanille teared up when describing her fear of Gunn being elected. This speaks to her many days in the road, her First Nations family and passion for politics and representing the people.”
NDP candidate Tanille Johnson will coming to Gorge Hall on Cortes Island. This is the last in a series of Meet and Greets organized by the Cortes Island Climate Action Network that has also included meetings with Green Party candidate Jessica Wegg and Liberal candidate Jennifer Lash. Conservative candiate Aaron Gunn was also invited, but has not taken advantage of this. As I am going to be off island when Tanille is here, we had an interview ahead of time.
Cortes Currents: What’s the big question on voters’ minds during this election?
Continue reading Tanille Johnson Coming to Gorge Hall on Thursday April 24
