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This spring, I planted two new trees on my property, an apple tree and an almond tree.
We also removed a number of invasive holly trees that were crowding out more desirable trees.
In the process, I learned about the City of Nanaimo’s tree voucher program, which gives residents a discount on new trees purchased from participating garden centres as well as the city’s tree removal bylaw.
On Sunday, Strong Towns Nanaimo held a panel discussion on protecting Nanaimo’s urban forests.
I wasn’t able to make that event, but I spoke with climate action researcher Deanna Fout, Strong Town Nanaimo’s environmental coordinator Dereak Menad and the City of Nanaimo’s deputy director of parks about the importance of trees in making the city more resilient to extreme heat and weather.
You can read my story below.
Thank you for reading,
Mick Sweetman
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| What is the City of Nanaimo doing to preserve trees? | Urban forests are critical city infrastructure, not just ‘tree hugger stuff,' say city staff.
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The City of Nanaimo held a special in-camera council meeting on Tuesday.
The next regular council meeting will be held on Monday, July 6 in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre’s Shaw Auditorium at 7 p.m.
On the meeting’s agenda is a presentation on public art and traffic signals, delegations on drag racing along Departure Bay Road, bike lanes, and a development near a wetland in the Rock City neighborhood.
Council will also receive reports on amendments to council procedure, banning camping in two South End parks, mapping climate hazards, and a trail along the E&N railway corridor to connect Junction Ave with Extension Road.
Coun. Sheryl Armstrong is also bringing a notice of motion for a future city council meeting to direct staff to work with the Royal Canadian Legion for a crosswalk honouring veterans near the Dallas Square Cenotaph.
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On The Island |
| None Came Back: Documenting the untold stories of the Japanese community in Chemainus | New exhibit at Chemainus Valley Museum aims to highlight and give voice to the Japanese Canadian community that once lived in Chemainus.
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👉 Vancouver Island University is launching a mentorship based program for aspiring political and community leaders this fall. The Democratic Leadership Certificate can be a stand-alone credential or taken as part of an undergraduate degree program.
👉 The Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre in Nanaimo closed its doors on Monday after provincial funding for it was cut earlier this month. The clinic provided free hearing aids to low-income seniors and programs for the hearing impaired. CHEK News has the story.
👉 Gabriola Island’s sole veterinary clinic is closing after 25 years, leaving 4,500 residents without access local veterinary clinic. CHEK News has the story.
👉 Residents in Nanaimo’s Rock City neighbourhood are worried about impact of a development on Barrington Road near a wetland, but the city says the development has a covenant that protects the wetland. CHLY 101.7 FM has the story.
👉 Nanaimo residents will continue to have regular garbage collection after a three-year collective agreement was reached between the City of Nanaimo and 800 unionized workers. The deal provides a four per cent wage hike for each year. Nanaimo News Now has the story.
👉 Friends and family of Lisa Marie Young gathered in Maffeo Sutton Park over the weekend to mark the 24th year since her disappearance and urge people with information on her case to come forward to police. Ha Shilth Sa has the story.
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In your words | Re: Teenage musicians to play benefit for all-ages venue in Nanaimo
Hi Mick,
Just wanted to say thanks again for running the article. The show went well, a rowdy crowd of about 100, we were hoping for a few more, but the crowd that showed up was awesome. The bands raised a little over $1,200 for The Globe.
I have been staying up to date on your articles, and appreciate The Discourse's take on things, and the interest in staying on top of the arts scene. It's great work!
Regards, Darren Cavan
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