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11/25/2022

Newsletter: October 2022

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October 2022 Newsletter

Municipal Election Issue  |  October 2022

 

Vote for the Climate on October 15th!

We asked candidates all across the RDN and school districts 68 and 69 to respond to five climate policy questions. Read their responses at www.nanaimo.earth to find out who is serious about climate action. Please help get the word out by sending the link to your network, or sharing the image at left on your social media (on facebook, you can share this post). If you're looking for recommendations of climate champion candidates, check out the endorsements made by another local climate group, at ClimateVoteNanaimo.com. 

 

All-Candidates Meeting Focused on Climate Change 

The BC Greens Nanaimo Riding Association held an All-Candidates Town Hall on September 28. The theme of the event was Toward a Sustainable Nanaimo and 24 candidates participated, 4 for mayor and 20 for city council. To find out about the meeting, you can view the video or read the article in Nanaimo News Bulletin.

 

Climate Action Win: Nanaimo-Ladysmith School Board Approves Bold New Environmental Plan

Last Wednesday, the school board voted to approve a new Environmental Stewardship Action Plan that sets an example for school districts around the province on how to take meaningful action on the climate crisis. Congratulations to Jessica Stanley and the rest the Environmental Stewardship Committee, and thank-you to everyone who sent messages in support of this plan!

 

Climate Strike! 

On Friday September 23, we supported local youth at their Fridays for Future protest in front of city hall with our signs and our enthusiasm.

 

Volunteer to help your community find hope in the climate crisis

The reality of the climate crisis can be overwhelming. 76% of Canadians say they are worried about climate change, but most people don’t know what they can do to make a difference. The Nanaimo Climate Pledge is launching in November, 2022. Sign up to be a Community Climate Connector to learn how to help the people in your personal network face the reality of the crisis and see how they can make a difference. Email us at NanaimoClimatePledge@gmail.com for more information.

 

Looking Ahead...

Invitation to Join the Nanaimo Youth Climate Action Hub

Nanaimo youth climate action hub's first official meeting will be on Oct 14th from 330 to 430pm, at the Maffeo Sutton gazebo. For all people ages 10-20 to come together to help take action on climate change. Bring your ideas!

Reusables Vancouver Island

Join us on Friday, October 15th at 5pm on zoom for a brief informational presentation from Kelli at Reusables Vancouver Island, a reusable takeout container service operating in Tofino, Ucluelet, Nanaimo and Victoria. Please RSVP to nanaimoclimateaction@gmail.com to receive the zoom link. 

Support Us!

We have an account with the Regional Recycling South Return-It Depot at 839 Old Victoria Road in Nanaimo. You can donate the money from returnable items by asking the clerk to credit the Nanaimo Climate Action Hub account. Thanks in advance for your support. It makes a huge difference!n is a new Teck. Change the text.

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