On Saturday, October 17, 2026, eligible voters in Electoral Area B (Cortes Island) and Electoral Area C (Discovery Islands–Mainland Inlets) will have an opportunity to vote on Bylaw No. 627.
WHAT IS BYLAW NO. 627?
The proposed bylaw would establish a new Woodchipping and Climate Resiliency Service for Electoral Areas B and C.
The proposed service would support:
- Collection, chipping, transportation and upcycling of wood waste.
- Projects that help communities prepare for the impacts of climate change or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
WHAT WOULD IT COST?
Costs would be shared between Electoral Areas B and C based on converted hospital assessments, with a maximum annual property tax requisition equivalent to $0.059 per $1,000 of property assessments within the participating areas.
HAVE QUESTIONS? GET INFORMED BEFORE YOU VOTE!
The Strathcona Regional District has information about:
- Bylaw No. 627 and what it proposes
- Woodchipping and climate resiliency initiatives
- Property taxes and cost sharing
- Who can vote and where
General Voting Day: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Voting Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
LEARN MORE
Read the full ballot question and find voting information at: srd.ca/bylaw_627