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Nanaimo is a Zero Waste leader. What are the benefits for our community?
The fight to save the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange got me into politics. But my passion for protecting the environment and reducing waste didn’t begin there. During my undergraduate degree, I …
Help me raise funds to support people living with head injuries as part of the “Toss the Boss” fundraiser
Get a chance to toss me off a bridge by helping raise money to support individuals and families living with brain injuries. Donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/454f7e2f-26fb-41be-96ad-e33c5ffd21a5 I’m raising money …
RDN approves development of a Nanaimo River Park System Plan
This Spring a motion brought forward by myself and Director Hemmens to develop a plan for a Nanaimo River Regional Park System was adopted by the Regional District of Nanaimo …
Nanaimo Council UBCM Resolution: Call for the Immediate Deferral of Logging in All At-Risk Oldgrowth in BC
Nanaimo Council will be voting Monday March 29th on a resolution to Call on the BC Government to follow through on the recommendations of the Old-growth Strategic Review which includes …
City of Nanaimo Adopts Doughnut Economics to guide City Planning
Doughnut Economics is the vision of building a thriving local economy that respects the health of all people and the planet The 2018-2022 City of Nanaimo Councils Evolution The current …
Im running for re-election as a Director at Large on the Union of BC Municipalities #UBCM2020
This past year, it has been an honour to represent BC local governments on the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. I am running for a second term as a …
CBC Gem Documentary on Nanaimo’s Waste Reduction Efforts and Circular Economy!
We have been working hard at the Regional District of Nanaimo to reduce our community’s waste. Our efforts towards diverting 90% of our waste from landfill is being recognized nationally. …
April 10, 2020, Nanaimo City Council Update
Some reports, updates and thoughts from my week on Council. Photo is of our champion public works crew and contractors working around the clock to repair a ruptured water main …
Ben’s Nanaimo Council Update, April 2, 2020 – Covid-19 report and reflection
Some reports, updates and thoughts from my week on Council. The focus has been of course responding to the Covid-19 outbreak. Useful links for Covid-19 related information are listed throughout. …