Newsletters posted
Newsletters written by Phil Aldrich (Region 1) and John Green (Region 3) have been posted in the members-only section under “Newsletters”. Enjoy!
Upcoming information sessions: shÃshálh Nation – British Columbia Foundation Agreement and shÃshálh swiya Dock Management Plan
shÃshálh Nation and the Province recently renewed the 2018 Foundation Agreement. Join B.C. representatives for a virtual information session to find out more about the agreement. Dates: March 20 and 31, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Format: Zoom video conference Representatives from the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation and the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship will provide details on the Foundation Agreement renewal, how it relates to the shÃshálh swiya Dock Management Plan, and what it means for residents of the Sunshine Coast. Questions and comments will be accepted and addressed during each session. The…
Expired marine flares disposal – updated for Nanaimo
Do you have expired marine flares ? Flares manufactured in 2021 or earlier expire this year, as Transport Canada approves them for four years. They should be replaced every third or fourth boating season. To dispose of expired flares, do not light them, throw them overboard, or add them to household garbage. Transport Canada no longer funds the disposal of flares. Fortunately, CanBoat / NautiSavoir volunteers and select CIL Dealers are hosting Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days (see below) to collect expired marine flares for neutralization and safe disposal COLLECTION DATES AND LOCATIONS You’re invited to learn about…
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Park Host Standing Committee minutes
The Park Host Standing Committee met on February 26, 2025. Here are the minutes of the meeting with lots ot good information about the various park host programs and the supporting clubs. Thanks to Julie Scurr, the Chair of the Park Host Standing Committee.
BC Marine Trails website
The BC Marine Trails website Kayak Resources, BC coast, Kayak Map, Paddling Vancouver is a very interesting resource also for motorized recreational boaters. Here is what Karina Younk, the Board Chair of BC Marine Trails, says: Our BC Marine Trails website is geared toward non-motorized coastal recreation. However, we have heard from small boaters that they appreciate the detailed site information on our website because they are often anchoring their boats and then using paddleboards or kayaks to land at the sites we list on our map. We also provide on our map information from First Nations communities with whom…
Council meeting on February 15, 2025 – Meeting minutes and all attachments posted
The minutes and attachments of our Zoom meeting on February 15, 2025 are posted in the members-only section of the website.
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Crowdfunding Campaign Protects Large Waterfront Property on Saturna Island – including a MPFS contribution
by BC Parks Foundation February 3, 2025 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC – Thanks to an extraordinary community effort, 372 acres of pristine waterfront on Saturna Island will now be protected forever. This rare property, nestled beside the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, boasts more than three kilometers of coastline, pockets of old-growth, and Garry Oak meadows—comprising one of British Columbia’s most endangered ecosystems. Photography credit: Nancy Angermeyer The campaign to protect this land was made possible through the dedication of the original landowner’s family, the generosity of donors of all sizes, and the commitment of conservation partners. After major contributions from Wilson…
Update from the Ladysmith Yacht Club
Diane Charles, Commodore of the Ladysmith Yacht Club, is giving an update on what is happening with the Ladysmith Yacht Club. First, we have found a buyer for the clubhouse! Dave Messier from Maple Bay Marina has purchased the clubhouse and will be relocating it to that marina, where the building will be repurposed as the waiting room for the Float Plane business. We are thrilled that the clubhouse has a new home, and that we will be able to see her for years to come. We anticipate the move of the clubhouse to happen soon – weather dependent of…
Council meeting and AGM on November 30, 2024 – Meeting minutes and all attachments posted
The minutes and attachments of our meetings on November 30, 2024 at the Nanaimo Yacht Club and via Zoom are posted in the members-only section of the website.