Everything is Connected
A Sustainability-Focused Synopsis Why Planning Matters in a Sustainability Context At the municipal level, planning is the bridge between long-term sustainability goals and day-to-day decisions. It is where climate risk, water security, housing form, infrastructure capacity, and fiscal reality are meant to converge before capital dollars are spent or land is committed. A review of […]
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If you’ve ever heard the term LEED and wondered “Is that just an environmental label?” or “Does that affect me at all?” — you’re not alone. LEED shows up in conversations about new buildings, municipal projects, schools, and even housing developments. Yet for something that quietly influences how our communities are built, it’s often poorly
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Big Picture Summary The Dec 17 agenda is heavily budget-centred, and as such it represents one of the most consequential sustainability decision points of the year. Overall, Council is making several strong moves toward fiscal and infrastructure resilience, particularly around water, waste, and flood mitigation, while simultaneously reducing soft capacity (community programs, communications, outreach) that
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Home water filtration systems use a variety of physical and chemical processes to
remove contaminants, improve water taste and odor, and protect household plumbing and appliances.
Biochar is the lightweight black remnants remaining after the pyrolysis of biomass, consisting of carbon and ashes.
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Understanding your water meter can prevent surprises on your bill — and small conservation steps at home make a real difference for our whole community
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A public-facing review of how Council’s decisions align with sustainability, community resilience, and long-term stewardship.Based on the December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda Package 1. Overview The December 3 Council Meeting focused heavily on financial housekeeping, governance, and core municipal services—with several items that connect directly to Diamond Valley’s sustainability trajectory. Although no major environmental
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The post discusses the complexities of recycling in small communities, emphasizing that merely placing items in green bins doesn’t ensure sustainability. It presents the idea of transforming waste into local resources through initiatives like the Sustainable Living Centre, which fosters innovation and job creation while encouraging a circular economy.
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Understanding where we are — and where we’re headed On November 19, Diamond Valley Council held one of the most important meetings of the year: the first full review of the 2026 budget. Over the coming weeks, this budget will shape our town’s future priorities — from water security and infrastructure repairs to long-term financial
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Waste to Local Businesses Series Reclaiming Value From the Construction Stream Every renovation skip bin and job-site dumpster hides a forgotten resource. Dimensional lumber, plywood off-cuts, shipping pallets, and broken fences—most of it ends up burned or buried. Yet each cubic metre of wood waste embodies both stored carbon and embodied energy. With simple sorting,
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