MAY UPDATES IMPORTANT LOCAL HEALTH & WELLNESS MATTERS |
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Today: Highlands Mining Proposal Public Hearing Thursday, May 2nd, 3 - 8 pm, Highlands Community Hall ,729 Finlayson Arm Rd. |
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If you live in the Victoria area, please drop in and attend the "Public Information Session" today from 3 - 8 pm in the Highlands Community Hall at 729 Finlayson Arm Road. A petition from the Highlands District Community Association (HDCA) will be available by the front door. |
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Climate change requires we do what we can to preserve the wild spaces that remain. Last summer the temperature in the OK quarry was 40C, and the temperature along the forest trail was 25C.
Deforestation reduces biodiversity and evapotranspiration which reduces rainfall, increases drought and forest fires, and accelerates climate change.
Please visit, share and like the #NotOK Facebook page. |
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National Youth Climate Strike Friday, May 3rd, 11 am - 1:20 pm |
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Our Earth, Our Future, a group of youth from the Greater Victoria area passionate about climate justice, strike at the legislature the first Friday of every month to demand climate action. On Friday, May 3rd, they will be joining youth from across Canada on a nation-wide climate action strike, meeting at Victoria City Hall at 11 am and marching to the Legislature to hear guest speakers. The event finishes at 1:20 pm. All demographics welcome. |
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Ancient Forest Alliance Action Alert May 10th deadline |
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Right now, 109 hectares of old-growth forest next to Juan de Fuca Provincial Park on Vancouver Island are being auctioned off for clearcut logging by the BC government's own logging agency, BC Timber Sales (BCTS). |
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The closing date for the auction has been extended until May 10th, giving concerned citizens time to SPEAK UP and demand this area be protected. Please send a message and/or make a phone call by 11 am, Friday, May 10th, telling the provincial government to immediately cancel the timber sale and to expand protection for the area's old-growth forests. |
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Regime of obstruction: How corporate power blocks energy democracy Thursday, May 16th, 5 - 7 pm, Greater Victoria Public Library, 735 Broughton St.
Community Meeting Room, Free Admission |
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Conversations for a One Planet Region's May talk features Dr. Bill Carroll presenting on the multifaceted ways in which the organization of corporate power in and around Canada’s fossil-fuel sector blocs the transition from fossil capitalism to energy democracy. |
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Dr. Carroll will also touch on the issue of how can we build capacity for citizen monitoring of corporate power and influence, while expanding the space for democratic discussion. This conversation will involve you, your experiences, your community, and your questions. |
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Community Trees Matter Volunteer Information Evening |
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Wednesday, May 22nd, 7:15 - 9 pm Church of Truth, 111 Superior St. Learn about the Community Trees Matter Network and share in an exciting action plan for the long term benefit of our urban trees. Explore how your interests, skills and values align with many volunteer options. Admission is free, but please RSVP here to save your seat. |
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Thanks to community support, on April 10th the CRD Board passed motions to move forward the Regional Foodland Access Program Foodlands Trust. CRD staff is currently canvassing all municipalities to: - assess whether there is a desire to have the CRD operate a foodlands trust in partnership with a non-profit organization, and;
- whether any municipal lands could be made available for inclusion in a trust.
Each municipality has been requested to provide an indication of support to the Planning and Protective Services Committee by May 31st, 2019. It's time to talk to your municipal councilors and tell them why you support a food and farmland trust! Read more here. |
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Sooke Hills Watershed Threatened |
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Check out the fabulous images/video of the diversity of wildlife living in harmony just 30 minutes from downtown Victoria. The NDP wants to put a highway through Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park. Fortunately and thankfully, the CRD board, with tremendous public pressure, has said no to endangering our watershed and threatening the homes of innumerable animals, trees, plants and birds. |
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However, it’s still vital to let the province know this is not acceptable. Despite being told it’s “just an emergency road”, the devastation from highway’s projects is clearly evident throughout this island. One cigarette from a car window and everything can change. It’s not worth the risk. Please be sure to let your MLA know and email premier@gov.bc.ca and george.heyman.MLA@leg.bc.ca. |
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Inspiration Plus! Thank YOU to everyone who came out in support of our many April activities and those of our partner organizations. Audiences were treated to many inspiring talks from a wide variety of speakers. To learn more about other upcoming talks or to post your own event, please visit CreativelyUnited.org where every day is Earth Day! |
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