Local & Provincial Stuff (January)

Local

  1. Winter Farmers’ Markets:

                Vernon: None scheduled until April, 2023?

                Armstrong:  Saturdays, 10 – 2 pm, Odd Fellows Hall on Bridge St., Wood Ave entrance,

                Lumby: Mon – Sat., 10 – 5 pm, indoors at Monashee Co-op.

    For more, visit www.monasheecommunitycoop.ca!

  2. Fall 2022 GoByBike Week was a Big Success! Vernon and North Okanagan had an impressive turnout of 507 riders and saved approximately 8,000 kg of greenhouse gases. For the article, go here. And for the numbers, go here.

    Previous and new riders get ready for the next GBB week in February 2023!

Provincial

  1. Butterflies in My Backyard (BIMBY). The 2022 report has been released. It has been largely successful and with the help of the volunteers the vast diversity of butterflies across this province has been observed on a larger scale than what is possible by scientists alone. For the full article, go here!

  2. Ecojustice’s Year-End Wish List for Premier David Eby: After his 100-day plan for prioritizing the environment, Ecojustice has recommendations on how he can make an impact. For the wishlist, go here!

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