Hot off the press!
Kamloops ( part of our Thompson Shuswap Chapter) has just won the international challenge of Communities in Bloom for communities of 50,000 and over! We were up against 2 other Canadian cities as well as ones in England and South Korea. The judges look at sustainability, citizen involvement and civic pride as well as the more obvious gardens and public areas. One of the yards that was included was that of a Master Gardener, and some of our projects were included in the judging. We are all very proud of our city and the commitment of our local government to the Communities in Bloom concept. Click here to read more http://www.timescolonist.com/kamloops-ashcroft-win-recognition-in-ottawa-at-communities-in-bloom-awards-1.674864
Qualicum Beach was the other BC winner besides Kamloops winning the Home Hardware Outstanding Achievement Award for Community Involvement at Communities in Bloom Award ceremonies in Ottawa on Saturday. VIMGA ( Vancouver Island MGs) has many members in the town of Qualicum Beach and surrounding areas – present and past.....we are a community of gardeners!
Kelowna ( part of the Okanagan Chapter ) took the Green Thumb award, read more here
