Local Stuff (May)

Farmers’ Markets:  

Vernon: Mondays and Thursdays, 8 am – 1 pm, Kal Tire Place, outside. 

Lumby: Year-round, Monashee Food Co-Op (GMO/pesticide-free!), Shuswap Ave. 

Armstrong: Saturdays, 8 am – noon, IPE grounds until the end of September. 

Vernon Heronry Threatened

Scotland Constructors Ltd.  had requested, as part of the Vernon Council’s May 11 meeting, that the environmental conditions/covenant be waived during construction on their development beside the heronry.  Luckily a slim majority on council voted to keep the environmental protections in place to avoid having to go to a public hearing. Thanks to all those concerned citizens who, on short notice, found out and emailed or phoned to express their concerns prior to the council meeting. 

Energy Webinar, May 26th, 12 noon – 1 pm

BC Sustainable Energy Association (BCSEA) wishes to have BC Hydro achieve low-carbon electrification as part of its Integrated Resource Plan! To register go here.  

 Allan Brooks Nature Centre

Their plan is to open July 1 with health and safety guidelines in place. The garage sale is delayed until September 11 – 13. Summer camps are still scheduled, but using BCCDC recommendations. Go to ABNC.ca to check out all their nature education videos (click youtube at top right).