Happy Fall Everyone! We hope that everyone has safely made it through the other side of the epic rainfall we just experienced. In addition to the atmospheric river flowing through BC, COVID is also flowing through its fourth and hopefully final wave. Despite the progress we’ve made with vaccinations, social distancing and other important hygienic … Continue reading November (Fall) Director’s Report 2021
Fishing, Killer Whales & Consultation
The Federal Department of Fisheries are releasing a consultation paper which provides two alternatives to protect the foraging areas of the Southern Resident Killer Whales. The paper can be found here. DFO is accepting comments via email DFO until May 3. The final decision will be implemented in May. The DFO map indicates that both scenarios would … Continue reading Fishing, Killer Whales & Consultation
B&B to Short-Term Rentals
As more and more properties in our region transition from local owners to offsite owners renting online for short and longer-term vacation rentals, it is time to ask the CRD to re-evaluate the zoning bylaw that covers short-term rentals and how they enforce bylaw infractions. Many regions in the province are struggling with redrafting bylaws originally … Continue reading B&B to Short-Term Rentals