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CGC
News
- FruitSave Fruit Tree Project Launched
April/06
CGC
formally launched its FruitSave fruit tree project. With support from
Service Canada and Vancouver Island Health Authority, the project's aim
is to harvest otherwise unclaimed Valley fruit and put it to good use at
food banks, community kitchens and other initiatives that support those
in need.
- Greenest Garden Contest - Winners
July 29/06
CGC holds
it's the Greenest Garden Contest, the first annual contest to promote
sustainable urban gardening. Great gardens, celebrity judges, terrific
prizes and a lot of fun made this first event a great success!
Congratulations to the Cleoughs of Alderlea Street on winning first
prize!
- Kinsmen Park Community Garden!!
July 17/06
CGC met with
Chris Hall and Ernie Mansueti from the Municipality of North Cowichan
and received approval to proceed with the development of Kinsmen Park
Community Garden, (see Community Gardens). The park, which is located on
Alderlea Street, rests on the borderline between the Municipality and
the City of Duncan.
- Two Community Forums on Food Security
March 9 &
22/2006
With support from the Vancouver Island Health Authority
under its Community Food Action Initiative, CGC organized two community
gatherings to initiate discussions on community food security in our
region and to start to look at what is needed to develop a community
food security plan.
- Food Futures Cowichan!
January, 2006
With primary
support from Service Canada, CGC launches Food Futures Cowichan, a
multifaceted program designed to help raise awareness of and improve
Food Security in Cowichan, including venues for people to take positive
action.
- CGC Hosts Forum on Healthy, Efficient Housing!
February 7,
2006,
CGC hosted a free public forum on Healthy Housing. The event
was targeted toward homeowners, contractors/builders, community/business
developers, and anyone interested in housing as a community
issue.
It examined local housing health and efficiency issues
including: mould, moisture, vermiculite, lead, indoor quality and "House
As a System", best design/retrofit practices, implications to
environment and community sustainability, marginalized groups and
economic development.
The program was one full day and, with an
evening session for those who could not attend earlier. Over 90 people
attended, making it a very successful event. The gathering was made
possible with the support of BC Hydro and Service Canada and admission
was free.
Feedback for this event was excellent and as a result,
follow-up meetings are now being planned.
- Rural Air Quality Forum
February 23, 2006,
CGC hosted
a public forum on Rural Air Quality. Sponsored by the Ministry of the
Environment, this meeting brought together federal and provincial
environment agencies, municipal government, bylaw enforcement,
representatives from non-profit groups, BC Lung Association, regional
health, a retired respirologist, researchers and concerned
individuals.
The particular focus of their attention was on smoke
pollution from outdoor burning and poor wood heating practices. The
goals of this meeting were to:
- Develop a position statement on behalf of the group that could be
used by communities to invoke affirmative action across the province,
- Identify potential/viable actions to abate smoke pollution, and
- Network and exchange information.
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