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The Arbutus Singers put on an outstanding concert at the Cadboro Bay United Church on Sunday, in support of the Jolly Nyeko Foundation Canada. The registered charity provides education, reliable transportation and relief of poverty to children in Uganda through donations and child sponsorship.
Chambers renovation cost too rich for council Travis Paterson News Staff
What started as a desire to introduce live webcasting of Saanich council sessions led to a staff proposal for a $487,450 renovation to remodel chambers. Council rejected the recommendation and asked for a new proposal with better detail and pricing options. “It’s a very well done proposal and staff did a great job, but I think at this time it’s too expensive for what we want,” said Mayor Richard Attwell. “What stood out for me is the [$48,000]
“For me that price is backs to mayor and part of for the raised council platform and [$64,843] bordering on ridiculous, council. Early in 2015 council for the council and staff I don’t believe another approved $150,000 to desks,” Attwell added. live webcasting. “Esquimalt renovated its council has borne a cost implement The $487,450 breaks chambers for a total of of $112,000 for a raised down to $166,973 for live $136,000. I think $136,000 webcasting and supporting sets a good target for platform and desk.” technology, which council.” - Richard Atwell includes a new lighting This fall council used system to enhance the an interim layout that photographic quality for the four cameras; seated mayor and council in a horseshoe $157,300 for the raised platform, desks, on a raised platform, but returned to the chairs and wheelchair accessible podium; traditional layout with Atwell in a throne $66,199 for video meeting management position above all, and staff with their ING IST L NEW
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