Everything is Connected
I went looking for information about FCSS and discovered something much larger. Beyond the Council table is a network of committees, regional services, Administration and residents helping our community work.
Beyond Council, Part 1: How Our Town Actually Works Read More »
Want to ask Diamond Valley Council a question? This step-by-step Civic Tools guide explains how to research, write, submit and follow a Question Period request.
How to Ask a Question at a Diamond Valley Council Meeting Read More »
When shallow puddles begin freezing overnight, it is time to winterize the rain tote. A few simple steps will protect the system—and the remaining water can give trees and shrubs one final deep watering before winter.
Winterizing Your Rain Tote: A Few Simple Steps Prevent Spring Problems Read More »
Repair Café: Sometimes the Fix Is Knowing What Comes Next Last Saturday’s Repair Café at the Griffith’s Centre was another reminder that a successful repair doesn’t always mean an item leaves looking and working exactly as it did when it was new. During the four-hour Café, 11 items came through the doors, with seven volunteers
Repair Cafe Follow-up Read More »
A Question Period discussion at Diamond Valley Council offered a useful look at service levels, what they cost, and how those costs can shape choices during the 2027 budget process.
Council Debrief — What Does a Level of Service Actually Cost? Read More »
Sustainable building begins before the walls go up. LEED Site Stewardship shows how protecting soil, vegetation and drainage during construction can benefit the property owner, neighbours and the wider community for decades.
Site Stewardship: Building Without Damaging What Is Already There Read More »
Who should pay for the infrastructure and municipal work associated with growth? Diamond Valley’s Committee of the Whole examined off-site levies, vacant residential land and the proposed renaming of part of Hubert Street.
Committee of the Whole: Who Pays for Growth—and When? Read More »
A toaster that won’t toast?A lamp that’s gone dark?A favourite something that’s come apart? Or maybe you’re bringing nothing broken at all—just the family, some curiosity, and a willingness to try something new. 🐦 Build something at the Try It Table.🪛 Help with your own repair.🔄 Browse the Trade Table.🧰 Share a skill.👀 Or simply
🔧 What are YOU bringing to the Repair Café this Saturday? Read More »
What if building a circular economy doesn’t begin with another big project? Diamond Valley already has repair, reuse, recycling, organics, making and local food initiatives. The opportunity may be connecting what we’ve already started.
Building a Circular Economy in Small Communities Read More »
A resident question about naturalization found its way into Council’s policy discussion, while franchise fees, Dark Sky planning and community events offered other things worth noticing at the September 2 meeting.
Council Debrief — When a Question Enters the Conversation Read More »