Director’s Reports
Director’s Reports
Director’s Report: Short Term Vacation Rentals, BC Ferries public hearing +
Hello again, The SRD’s Board meeting was scheduled between my deadline to submit this report and the DI’s mailbox delivery. While there aren’t fresh decisions to report on, there’s news all the...
Director’s Report: Wildfire, Housing & more
Hello, There have been some lovely sunsets to enjoy this hazy August and yet the smoke reminds us of the frightful loss of homes and forests some locales in BC are experiencing. WildfireMany thanks...
Director’s Report: wharves, water and more
Hello, This Director’s Report has a wharves update, drought information, some info on a proposed groundwater extraction bylaw, and an event I was honoured to attend. Wharves InitiativeThe big news...
New news! Roadside parking, bylaw compliance + more
Hello! I hope your summer has been stellar so far and continues in similar fashion. This report has updates on roadside parking, bylaw compliance and First Nations recognition, plus a reminder that...
Fresh News including Strathcona Gardens, wharves, and drought
Greetings! What’s happening at the Regional District these days? Something significant might be brewing, something you may want to know about. In this report I discuss two initiatives which include...
Fresh news: Advisory Planning Commission, Granite Bay, QCove Sewer + more
Hello! Here we are amidst another beautiful island summer with sun-infused smiles, glorious evening light, and raspberries ripening faster than I can pick them. As we stroll through these golden...
Wharves Initiative + economic diversification grant opportunities
Hello! Summer is here and Quadra is beautiful, the community and the land. Economic diversification is important for a healthy island economy: read on for details on some grants which may be of...
Wharf pumps, April Point park, recycle depot
Hello,Here we are at the beginning of June and it’s been so dry. The rain was wonderful; please let’s continue to be cautious with sparks and embers. While there have been no Board meetings since my...
An update on what’s in process
Time is an ingredient built into local government processes. This report shares details of some of what’s in progress, including bylaws, reports, and an update on an OCP review. ‘Bylaws’ and...
The Wharves Service, Improved Southend Egress, Farming + more
The magic hidden in tiny seeds is unfurling and May Day is coming… there’s so much to love about May in the Discovery Islands. 😊 This report includes thoughts on the potential wharves service,...
Forestry, Reconcili-Action, & Sewer
Greetings! The green haze of spring growth and getting my hands into garden soil are sure sparking joy when I’m not looking at a screen. It’s been almost six months since I’ve been sworn in, and I...
Housing, Hoskyn Channel, Book a Meeting with Me (and more!)
Greetings! I wrote this amidst the bluster of Easter weekend, and contemplated the necessary resilience of islanders and our strength as a community. I hope your holiday weekend had time for...
The Latest Board Happenings: Wharves & The ICSP
Hello and happy spring! The lengthening evening light is energizing, it feels great to be stretching out of hibernation. Actions on the proposed Wharves Service and the Integrated Sustainability...
A Fresh Director’s Report
Hello! The frog choirs have emerged and dusky evenings are expanding. I trust you are also enjoying that winter is in the rear-view mirror and brighter days are ahead. Recently my inbox has had...
About That Garbage… Err, Solid Waste
Hello! In local government garbage and recycling are referred to as ‘solid waste’. There are several aspects to solid waste worth discussing, that’s what this Director’s Report is focussing on....
Local Government Leadership Academy training in Nanaimo
Hello, The lengthening daylight is sparking February joy for me, I hope it is for you also. 😊 I’ve been Director for three months and the learning curve continues. I’m excited to have attended three...
What’s Up With Area C Wharves?
Hello, Thank you for subscribing to my Director's Report. This time, I'm discussing "what's up with wharves?!". In our islands-rich Electoral Area our wharves provide a vital transportation link for...
A summation of the Strathcona Regional District January 11 meetings
Greetings! Quadra Island’s liquid sunshine continues to sparkle down upon us, seeping into our aquifers and bubbling seaward in rivulets and creeks. I hope you are getting outside and remembering to...
Director’s Report + Festive Wishes
Hello!Festive wishesCheers to surviving the snow, acts of neighbourliness & kindness, and for lengthening daylight which we can soon celebrate. I wish you a sparkly solstice and friendly festive...
Director’s Report, Debut Edition
November 9 I swore an Oath of Office with the Honourable Judge Flewelling and officially became the Regional Director for Area C, Discovery Islands and Mainland Inlets. November 11 I was honoured to...