Malcolm Island Grassroots Development Forum has issued the first of four newsletters with information on the development of an Economic Strategy for Malcolm Island. The consultants who are conducting the study will be holding a community event on January 12 between 1pm and 4pm at the Old Fire Hall to discuss the project and listen to your ideas. You can read more about the project in the Newsletter posted on the Malcolm Island Community page.

Climate change is a global challenge. The RDMW has committed to reduce and offset our corporate emissions and in recognition of this effort we have been awarded Level 3 recognition - "Achievement of Carbon Neutrality" by the joint Provincial-Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Green Communities Committee (GCC).

In 2013, after nearly a decade of difficulties concerning the final fate of the artefact due to its condition and known significance, the Regional District of Mount Waddington, local government and owner of the artefact, will move the Hornsby Steam Crawler to a piece of public land in Coal Harbour, a community close to its historical area of operation around Holberg Inlet. While many steam aficionados understandably wish to privately own and restore this piece of history at another location, it belongs to the people of the Mount Waddington region and needs instead to be affordably and appropriately housed, protected and interpreted for future generations. To achieve this, donations and sponsorship are required.

The 2013 application packages for the RDMW rural tourism action grants are available for download now. There is no deadline this year; the RDMW will review applications while funds are available. Remember that this program is only open to organizations and communities in Electoral Areas A through D and the Village of Port Alice.