Local & Provincial Stuff (May)

Local

  1. 2024 Farmers’ Markets:

    Vernon:  Mondays and Thursdays, 9 – 1 pm, Kal Tire Place

    Armstrong:  Sat., 8:30 – 12:30pm, IPE (Interior Provincial Exhibition) grounds by Wood Avenue and Adair St.

    Lumby:  Mon – Sat., 10 – 5 pm, indoors, Monashee Co-op.   www.monasheecommunitycoop.ca

  2. Gardening: Small choices make a big difference. Small choices in your garden can have large impact on the environment. For a few tips on how to make some eco-friendly garden choices this season go here.

  3. Migratory Bird Habitat Restoration: From Nature Canada, Guidelines for habitat restoration to benefit migratory avian populations

Provincial

  1. Leaked map suggests B.C. has approved less than half of proposed old-growth deferrals. Old growth that has been identified to be at risk for permanent diversity loss is at risk of logging. For the Global News story, go here.

  2. Creating safe, resilient communities in a climate-changed B.C. requires healthy watersheds. After a devastating drought year, B.C. residents know all too well that water and climate change are interconnected. To read the full Vancouver Sun opinion piece, go here.

  3. Time for a new public transit investment plan. Currently, transit in B.C. is lacking. Improvements could benefit emissions goals, transit workers and create jobs in B.C. To read more, go here.

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