Repair Café Returns – July 11!
Repair Cafés are a great opportunity to save money, reduce waste, learn new skills, and connect with neighbours.
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Beginner’s Guide: Building a Simple Rainwater System
Getting started with rainwater collection doesn’t require a complex setup. With a few key components and a clear understanding of how they work together, you can build a practical system that supports your garden, reduces water use, and increases resilienc
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Council Brief Update – June 3, 2026
I had planned to prepare a Council Brief following the June 3 Regular Council Meeting. However, the Town has advised that the meeting recording is unavailable due to technical difficulties. After contacting Legislative Services, I learned that the Town does not provide meeting transcripts. Draft minutes from the June 3 meeting are expected to be
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Sustainable Life Newsletter – May 2026
From water and land use to community projects and growing public engagement, this month’s newsletter reflects on how small actions and informed decisions can create lasting impacts. Explore recent projects, new ideas, and the conversations helping build a more resilient future.
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The Hidden Wealth in Our Waste: What a Cardboard Box Can Teach Us About the Circular Economy
What can a simple cardboard box teach us about sustainability? This article explores the hidden resources, energy, and value embedded in everyday materials and shows how circular economy thinking can transform waste into local opportunity, resilience, and community wealth.
LEED & Our Land: Why Sustainable Site Planning Matters for Communities
Good land-use decisions shape communities for decades. This article explores how LEED’s Sustainable Sites framework helps reduce infrastructure strain, improve resilience, and support healthier, more livable communities over the long term.
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When Patience Pays Off: Quiet Signals from Council and the Long View on Sustainability
A look at how patience, public education, and long-term sustainability work are becoming part of Diamond Valley’s civic conversation through Council, water, and infrastructure planning
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Civic Tools Series – Part 2: How to Find Council Agendas, Public Hearings, and Question Forms (Before It’s Too Late)
Learn how Diamond Valley residents can find Council agendas, public hearings, and Question Period information before deadlines pass. Civic Tools Series Part 2 helps you engage earlier and more effectively.
How to Ask Better Questions at Council: A Simple Guide for Residents Who Want to Be Heard
Learn how Diamond Valley residents can ask stronger, more effective Council questions. This practical Civic Tools guide helps you better engage on growth, taxes, water, and local planning.
Beyond One Gas Bar: Diamond Valley’s Debate on Watershed Protection, Growth, and Future-Proof Planning
A proposed gas bar sparked a bigger Diamond Valley conversation: Are today’s land use decisions protecting watershed health, infrastructure resilience, and the community’s long-term future?