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ADVOCACY

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Advocacy Initiatives

BVO is committed to listening to our community and helping bring important issues and community needs forward.

 

Through research, community engagement, partnerships, and conversations with decision-makers, we help ensure local voices are heard and considered.

 

Explore our advocacy initiatives and see how community voices and engagement are helping inform positive change.

2026 Town of The Blue Mountains Local Election

As part of BVO’s commitment to community engagement and helping residents stay informed about issues that matter to our community, Beaver Valley Outreach invited candidates running for Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor in the 2026 Town of The Blue Mountains Municipal Election to respond to a series of questions on local issues.

All candidates were provided with the same opportunity to share their perspectives. Their responses are being published to help community members learn more about the candidates and their views as they prepare to vote.

We encourage residents to download and read the responses, stay informed, ask questions, and participate in the democratic process.

BVO is a non-partisan charitable organization. Candidate responses are presented for public information and do not represent an endorsement of any candidate by BVO.

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BVO Brings Community Transportation Voices to Council

On August 24, 2026, BVO presented findings from its Community Transportation Survey to the Town of The Blue Mountains Council. 

Meghan Loney, Youth Engagement Coordinator, and Pamela McDermid, Senior Programs Coordinator, shared community perspectives on local transportation challenges and needs.

Watch the video to learn more about what we heard from community members, how members of Council responded to the survey findings, and the discussion and decisions about the way forward in addressing transportation needs in our community.


Community Transportation Survey

Transportation plays an important role in helping people stay connected to essential services, programs, employment, appointments, shopping, social activities, and their community.

 

BVO’s Community Transportation Survey was conducted to better understand the transportation experiences, challenges, and needs of community members in the Town of The Blue Mountains. 

 

Explore the survey findings to learn more about what we heard from our community and the transportation needs and priorities identified by participants.

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Why Donate

Local families are able to access our emergency food cubby, clothing & household items, and fresh fruit and vegetables throughout the year. A parent receives recreational funding to help enroll their child in organized hockey/dance or other activities of their choice. Children of local families receive quality childcare right in their own community. Seniors and caregivers benefit from important information and resources available to maximize their quality of life.

For over 35 years, BVO and its many volunteers have been working hard to enhance the lives of people in The Blue Mountains, from infants to seniors, with quality programs and services. While proceeds from our Treasure Shop sales and government funding go a long way to fund BVO’s good work, financial support from the community is always needed. People give for different reasons and in different ways: to support a cause that is important to them and make an impact in their community; to ensure that their memory lives on in a meaningful way; to help reduce taxes while supporting charitable causes that align with their values. Some hold 3rd party fundraisers, where they participate in an engaging event while having fun and raising money that will help locals in our community when times are tough. 

There are many ways in which you can support BVO, both now and in the future. Please consider giving to BVO to help us continue “making good things happen in our community”.

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