Fixed link input sought
A number of public consultation sessions, including one for Powell River, on a potential highway link to the Lower Mainland will assist in preparing a fixed-link feasibility study expected later this year, transportation minister Todd Stone announced Thursday, October 13. The Powell River session will happen 4-8 pm on Tuesday, October 25, at Town Centre Hotel. Ministry representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide details about the alternatives being explored. The cost-benefit study will explore a number of options, including a highway around Jervis Inlet and a number of direct bridge connections along the coast. Civil engineering consultant RF Binnie and Associates is expected to provide its final report in late 2016. For those unable to attend the meeting, but interested in participating, the government has posted the survey online at gov.bc.ca/sunshinecoastfixedlink. Submissions will be accepted until November 8.
Legislators elect council
Following Tla’amin Nation’s first post-Indian-Act election last month, legislators met to elect an executive council. The executive council, similar to the provincial cabinet, is organized around five local government portfolios called house posts. Legislator John Hackett will direct finance and administration, while community services will be headed by legislator Larry Louie. Tla’amin hegus Clint Williams will be in charge of community economic development. Legislator Tyrone Wilson will coordinate public works and legislator Lori Sparrow will administer lands and resources.
