Utility Bill Anger
There are a number of questions, often expressed with anger, frustration and disbelief, regarding the significant utility bill increases this year—especially during the global pandemic. The SCRD board set this utility rate and parcel tax structure in late 2019. Utility fees are to pay for the costs of delivering the essential services of water, sewage […]
SCRD Inaugural Address
November 8, 2018, marked the first day of the 2018-2022 Sunshine Coast Regional District Board. After a morning of orientation, photographs and lunch with senior staff, we proceeded to the Inaugural Meeting. This involved taking our oaths of office and then electing a Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2018-2019 year. I was acclaimed as Chair […]
June 2018 – a Month of Celebration!
The graphic above says it all! (Credit to Brian Lee of the Harbour Spiel). Carly completed her Bachelor of Business Administration- Marketing degree through Mount Royal University in Calgary, with a double minor in Social Innovation and Non Profit AND Innovation and Entrepreneurship in December 2017 and her convocation was June 1. Kim graduated from […]
Waste Management – Diversion or Aversion?
I attended the Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting at the Sunshine Coast Regional District on May 17. Agenda items included water (a future blog post on that topic) and an update on the 2011 Solid Waste Management Plan, specifically on waste diversion. (Full agenda here) Waste diversion has essentially flatlined for a number of years, and is falling far […]
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About Lori
I grew up in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, moving to the Sunshine Coast in September 1994. I’ve been in love with the Coast since that first ferry ride – the mountains, the ocean and the people. Moving here as a young adult in the 90’s gave me a unique perspective as I established roots, made friends, worked, and started my family – I know how difficult and isolating it can be for young people first hand. And that was back when we had a pool hall and two bowling alleys!
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