Whereas population growth within the Cowichan Valley Regional District is concentrated in lower watersheds and relies on surface and groundwater from undeveloped upper watersheds; And whereas local governments have little authority over private managed forest lands that affect hydrologic cycles… … Read More
Whereas wildfires and other emergencies have presented and may again present an ongoing threat to communities on Vancouver Island, including the closure of Highway 4; And whereas the west to east section of the Island Corridor connects Port Alberni to… … Read More
Whereas reliable and sustainable power supply is critical to economic diversification, infrastructure, and rural community growth in the North Island; And whereas increased power capacity will support sustainable industry transition and green energy development; Therefore be it resolved that AVICC… … Read More
Whereas increasing mental health and addiction issues among youth aged 18 to 28, combined with a lack of services, is a growing problem across British Columbia; Therefore be it resolved that AVICC and UBCM call on the provincial government to… … Read More
The AVICC acknowledges that we are grateful to live, work, and play on the traditional territories of theCoast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwak-Waka’wakw Peoples
