Tag Archives: Surge Narrows

Area C Director’s Report: positive sewer momentum; rural housing; OCP meeting dates

Hello,
Recent rains remind me of winters which trundled from rainstorm to deluge to showersâ€Ķ 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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Area C Director’s Report: financial plan adopted + more

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello,
Tendrils of spring are visible in our lengthening days and the songbird choir is beginning to assembleâ€Ķ 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!

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Area C Director’s Report: wharves, OCP engagement & more

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello
Amid November’s bluster, I hope this finds you cozy and warm. This report invites you to engage in the upcoming Official Community Plan sessions and has an update on wharf happenings in the Outer Discovery Islands.

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Area C Director’s Report: wharf works going ahead, recycle depot update & petition presented to the Board

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello,
This report is stacked with news on wharves and the recycling depot, plus a Friends of Area C petition accepted by the Board. Let’s get to itâ€Ķ

Wharves

There’s big news about the Surge Narrows and Owen Bay wharves of Area C: the Board has approved a contract to repair the wharves, and the work will begin in the 2025 ‘fall fish window’. This seemingly simple statement has been more than a decade coming, and will be welcome news to many wharf users, especially folks in the Outer Discovery Islands.

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Director’s Report: gratitude, grants-in-aid, & wharves

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Festive greetings! I’m sending you wishes for warmth and joy during this season of long dark nights, and I hope you enjoy some quality time with those who are dear to you.
 
Gratitude to volunteers
It’s wonderful what an engaged and involved community ours is. Shoutout of gratitude to the many many islanders volunteering across the islands, building community. During 2024 I’ve had a chance to work with a spectrum of volunteers and I’m so grateful for everyone’s dedication.

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