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🏛️ Regional District Approves Community Grants
Directors approved multiple community grants in September, including a $2,500 memorial bench project for the Lower Columbia Community Health Centre.
Grant Approvals by Directors
💰 $4,000 approved Sept 17 by Ali Grieve
💰 $1,500 approved Sept 23 by Linda Worley
💰 $2,500 approved Sept 24 by Linda Worley for memorial bench
Grant Approvals by Directors
💰 $500 approved Sept 25 by Linda Worley
💰 $1,000 approved Sept 29 by Ali Grieve
🏥 Memorial bench for Lower Columbia Community Health Centre
💝 Honors Jen Schmidt, volunteer who died from cancer
🪑 Provides outdoor meeting space for vulnerable patients
"One of our key volunteers, Jen Schmidt, who eventually became project lead, lost her battle with cancer just weeks before the opening of the CHC. Our team would like to install a memorial bench that could be used by our Social Workers who mentioned some of our most vulnerable patients aren't comfortable coming inside."— Linda Sawchenko, Lower Columbia Community Health Centre
What community projects should receive priority funding?
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Grant approvals occurred in September 2025 by regional directors.
New Waste Penalties Coming
⚠️ Heads up waste facility users - The Regional District is adding 8 new violations that could cost you $200-$400 in fines. From unlawful recycling deposits to property damage, these new enforcement rules aim to crack down on facility misuse.
♻️ Unlawful deposit of recyclable materials ($200-$400)
🚫 Bringing non-permitted or prohibited waste ($200-$400)
☣️ Unlawful deposit of controlled/hazardous waste ($200-$400)
🔒 Unlawful entry to facilities ($200-$400)
💰 Unlawfully removing materials or damaging property ($200-$400)
🏦 Streamlined enforcement ahead - The Regional District is also adding the Manager of Infrastructure and Sustainability as a new enforcement officer who can issue penalties and handle disputes. This expands who can write tickets and aims to speed up the violation process.
Are these waste facility penalties reasonable?
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📅 Regional District Board Meeting - October 8, 2025
This bylaw amendment gets first, second AND third reading at the same meeting - meaning it could be adopted immediately. Want to weigh in on enforcement approach or penalty amounts? Attend the meeting or contact your regional director before October 8th.
🚨 New Waste Disposal Fines Coming
The Regional District is adopting Bylaw 1923 to enforce new solid waste violations with fines up to $400. From illegal dumping to damaging facilities - these rules now have teeth.
🗂️ New Solid Waste Management Bylaw created violations without enforcement power
⚖️ Current Bylaw Notice Enforcement system couldn't issue fines for waste infractions
🔧 Amendment adds 8 new waste violations to enforceable schedule
👥 Streamlines dispute process by expanding screening officer roles
📋 Updates needed to make new waste rules legally enforceable
♻️ Unlawful deposit of recyclable materials: $200-$400 fine
🚫 Deposit of prohibited waste materials: $200-$400 fine
⚠️ Unlawful deposit of controlled waste: $200-$400 fine
🔐 Unlawful entry to waste facilities: $200-$400 fine
💰 Damage to Regional District property: $200-$400 fine
The amendment also adds the Manager of Infrastructure and Sustainability as a Screening Officer to handle bylaw violation disputes more efficiently. This administrative change aims to streamline the appeals process for residents.
Should waste rule violations carry fines?
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Board Meeting: October 8, 2025
Status: Proposed amendment bylaw ready for consideration
Process: Requires First, Second and Third Readings, then Adoption
Timeline: All readings and adoption could occur at the October 8 meeting