Category: Hornby LTA

Letter of Support for Connected Coast Fibre Internet Project Work for Hornby and Denman Islands

Posted on April 21, 2021

March 31, 2021, the Hornby Island LTC Chair wrote to Minister of Citizens’ Services Lisa Beare, Minister of Municipal Affairs Josie Osborne, Strathcona Regional District Chief Administrative Officer David Leitch, Comox Valley Regional District Deputy Chief Administrative Officer James Warren, and Comox Valley Regional District Area A Director Daniel Arbour regarding support for the Connected Coast fibre internet project (https://connectedcoast.ca/) to install landing sites and last-mile service on Hornby and Denman Islands.

Read the letter.

Islands Trust Response to COVID-19

Posted on April 10, 2021

Islands Trust has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by adjusting its operations to comply with provincial health officer safety guidelines and recommendations and by helping to communicate information to the public.

To learn more and to read our COVID-19 Safety Plan visit COVID-19 page.

Islands Trust Council Approves 2021/22 Budget

Posted on April 10, 2021

Thank you to all who provided feedback on Islands Trust Council’s 2021-22 budget proposal. Trust Council received all public feedback in the March 2021 Trust Council package prior to debating and approving the budget. Your input was heard and considered carefully when we made final decisions on the budget that will guide the coming year’s work.

This year, Islands Trust is grateful to have received a record $563,000 in grants in support of Islands Trust Conservancy’s work and the Regional Freshwater Sustainability project.

The approved operating and projects budget for 2021/22 is $9,059,919.

To learn more about the budget visit the Budget page.

30 Nature Reserves in 30 Years – The Heron Newsletter, Spring 2021

Posted on April 9, 2021

The Islands Trust Conservancy’s Spring 2021 Heron newsletter is special. It marks their 30th anniversary at the close of March – a milestone that we are proud to celebrate with you.

Please visit the Heron Newsletter page to read it. It includes stories from North Pender, Galiano, Gabriola, and Keats – remarkable glimpses into the lives of conservation superheroes, long-time staff, artists, and volunteers.

We have practical tips on fire preparedness (it’s NOT too early to start) and a graphic tour of your Islands Trust Conservancy from 1990 to today.

Please join us to celebrate 30 years living the preserve and protect mandate with passion.

Hornby LTC March 26 Meeting

Posted on April 1, 2021

Ocean water separated by a thin bank of beach sand leading to a green tree covered hillA recording of the latest Hornby LTC meeting which took place on March 26th is now available to view.  See what you missed and the decisions your trustees are making on your behalf.