by Sue Moen | Aug 31, 2022 | Issues
Flash flooding August 2021 Years ago, long before NIKE adopted the slogan, I read a book where a six year old girl looked often at the adults in her life and declared ‘Just do it’. And I often think of my step-son as a toddler interrupting my explanation...
by Sue Moen | Aug 22, 2022 | Arts, Culture & Recreation, Environment, Food Security, Healthy City, Housing, Issues, Local Economies, News and Events, Reconciliation, Transportation
The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services has just released their Report on Budget 2023 Consultations. There are several recommendations that Campbell River needs to be ready to jump on and I am committed to making sure we do. Campbell River Art...
by Sue Moen | Aug 18, 2022 | Healthy City, Issues, Local Economies, Transportation
There are many wonderful attributes of Campbell River’s downtown – a variety of local shops, destinations and amenities, Spirit Square and the awesome programming supported by the City, green space, tree canopies and ocean access and views. We have a very...
by Sue Moen | Aug 16, 2022 | Food Security, Food Security, Healthy City, Human Health, Issues
I have the privilege of volunteering at the Hem’?aelas Community Kitchen every week. A dedicated group of individuals and local businesses generously contribute their time, their passion and financially to serve nutritious, appetizing and home-made meals to...
by Sue Moen | Aug 9, 2022 | Arts, Culture & Recreation, Healthy City, Issues, Local Economies, News and Events
People gathering together is one simple way for everyone to feel safer. Individuals or situations that may be perceived as unsafe or uncomfortable – such as the much referenced congregation of our unhoused neighbours downtown – fade away when we add a...
by Sue Moen | Aug 6, 2022 | Healthy City, Issues, Local Economies
I prioritize re-localizing our economy. I think primarily of food and energy systems but also include manufacturing, light industry and many services. There are hundreds of local champions involved in Campbell River but they might not think of what they do in this...