The Kitchissippi-Ottawa Valley Chapter of the Council of Canadians makes a lot of presentations on the imperatives of saving the planet- so many in fact, that they want to acknowledge the efforts of local municipalities they’ve reached out to.
Thank You cards handmade by the KOV Chapter of the Council of were recently dropped into the mailbox at the Town of Renfrew today.
There “Climateers” themed cards express appreciation for efforts shown by the Town of Arnprior and Town of Deep River to develop, establish, and implement a climate lens for their municipalities and undertake relevant actions to protect the environment.
The Townships of Bonnechere Valley and North Algona Wilberforce, and Whitewater
Region were recognized for a shared innovative initiative to address carbon mitigation and rural transit needs.
The Town of Petawawa and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation were commended for
prioritizing drinking water protection infrastructure.
The KOV Chapter recognized the City of Pembroke for another successful year of municipal public transit and tree planting.
Madawaska Valley was acknowledged for proactively tackling infrastructure issues related to climate change extreme flooding; Renfrew County Council was recognized for moving forward with plans to establish a county-wide Climate Action Advisory Committee.
The Townships of Greater Madawaska and of Killaloe, Hagarty & Richards, and the Town of
Petawawa for lobbying to halt the spraying of glyphosate-based herbicides.
The Climate Matters Group also sent individual acknowledgments to Renfew Reeve Peter Emon (while
Warden for the County), and Pembroke Deputy Mayor Brian Abdallah.
“Finally we sent a card to our near neighbour, the Township of North Kawartha, which has
demonstrated outstanding advocacy and efforts illuminating what a rural community can do.
By Rick Stow
