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Quick Peak: Rep seeks shellfish opinions; Library permit closer

Rep seeks shellfish opinions A Sport Fishing Advisory Board representative for the Powell River area is asking residents for their opinions on shellfish picking activity in the region.

Rep seeks shellfish opinions

A Sport Fishing Advisory Board representative for the Powell River area is asking residents for their opinions on shellfish picking activity in the region.

Committee representative David Burnett has set up an online poll at fb.com/groups/sfacpowellriver to gauge opinions.

Fishing activity has increased significantly over the past several months, especially by out-of-town visitors, some of whom are on shellfish tours.

The advisory board works with Fisheries and Oceans Canada on issues related to recreational fishing, including stock assessment and monitoring, regulations and enforcement and policy development.

 

Permit closer

City of Powell River director of infrastructure Tor Birtig said city staff has reviewed updated architectural drawings for the new Powell River Public Library and “everything appears in order.”

The city is awaiting the submission of documents from building contractor Futurevest Investment Corporation’s engineer before it can issue a building permit, said Birtig.

 

Feds to pay tax

Supreme Court of Canada has ruled it will not hear the federal government’s appeal of a BC Court of Appeal decision on airport-related municipal tax exemptions.

The BC appeal court ruled the federal government is required to pay municipal taxes based on the replacement cost of airport infrastructure, such as control towers.

City of Powell River supported North Saanich and BC Assessment Authority’s opposition to the appeal.