Change ferry dock location
I believe the ferry route can be shortened considerably by moving the Powell River terminal from Saltery Bay several kilometres and placing it in Vanguard Bay, possibly behind Sykes Island [“Process draws criticism,” November 14, 2012]. Such relocation could provide shelter for a new ferry port, a shorter route, big savings in fuel, crossing time and provide the opportunity for instituting a truly connecting service on both Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound.
The savings in time could then be applied to providing a more acceptable service than we have ever experienced on this ferry route. I trust someone will inform Premier Christy Clark that this ferry need not burn as much diesel oil as has been wasted over the years by the failure of the management people in Victoria to use Vanguard Bay instead of Saltery Bay.
For 50 years we have heard many excuses. Six different ferries have been tried and none managed to sail on time. BC Ferries is committed to building a new terminal. The question remains will it build the new terminal in a place that will save millions in unused fuel costs, or will it continue to waste money and offer the same shoddy, wasteful service from Saltery Bay? Perhaps if Clark hears of this suggestion, she will demand to be informed why it has taken so long to find a cost-saving solution to a 50-year-old problem. This solution to the problem has the potential to save the province millions of dollars in the long term.
Frank Rigby
Brunswick Avenue
Recognizing excellence
Nominations are now being received for the 2013 Order of British Columbia (OBC) [“Province seeks names,” February 2, 2012]. The OBC offers a golden opportunity to take part in the public recognition of individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement, excellence and distinction in their particular fields of endeavour.
I believe we all know people in Powell River who have truly led by example. I encourage you to nominate them for the OBC, the province’s highest award. Nominations must be received by Friday, March 1, to be considered this year. Nominations received after this will be included in the selection process for the next calendar year. An independent advisory council, chaired by the Chief Justice of British Columbia, will consider nominations.
Since 1990, 331 British Columbians from all walks of life and many regions of the province have received the OBC.
Nomination forms are available from the Honours and Awards Secretariat in Victoria 1.250.387.1616, online at or our closest Service BC Centre.
Nominations can be mailed to: Honours and Awards Secretariat, PO Box 9422, Stn. Prov. Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9V1 or sent by email [email protected].
The process begins with a nomination so this is your opportunity to participate in the appointment of deserving British Columbians to the Order of British Columbia.
Your time and consideration is greatly appreciated.
Nicholas Simons, MLA
Powell River-Sunshine Coast
