I gave the following members statement on March 5:
Banook Canoe Club is a beloved institution in Dartmouth and has been for generations of athletes, families, and community members. If you’ve been along the shores of Lake Banook lately, you’ll notice that the canoe club is currently hoisted in the air and undergoing major renovations. The iconic red buildings have been showing signs of aging, are at risk of sliding into its namesake lake, and are not physically accessible to many with disabilities. To fund these ambitious and much-needed alterations, the canoe club launched the Paddles Up Capital Campaign, a $5 million capital campaign to breathe new life into BCC while respecting the building’s heritage. At this very moment, the Paddles Up campaign is running a raffle, which closes on March 8th for a $10,000 Micmac Mall shopping spree. I encourage everyone to support Banook Canoe Club’s revitalization efforts through the Paddles Up Capital Campaign and hope these efforts help ensure Banook Canoe Club is a vibrant part of our community for another 100 years and more.