Community projects get green light for funding

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A number of community initiatives have gotten a boost this week, as Nanaimo City Council approved grants for fourteen projects.

More than forty thousand dollars is going to be spread across a number of  organizations, for things like watershed restoration and community toolshares.

Midcoast Morning checks in on four of the projects, and their journey from idea to approval.

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Guests:

  • Nancy Turner and Jurgen Goering - Antler Swamp Restoration

  • Gil Yaron - Lighthouse Sustainability Society

  • James Boak and Patrick Littlejohn - Rock City Neighbourhood Association

  • Jan Weir - Altrusa Club

Program Team:

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

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Joe Pugh