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VOL. 50 NO. 28
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Bowen’s local water system committees to be replaced ALEX KURIAL Editor
PLENTY OF AXE-TION There was plenty for fans to keep their eyes on - including a flurry of flying axes - during the Bowen Island Lumberjack Show on Saturday. The local Logger Sports gathering celebrated its 8th year thanks to competitors, the crowd, and a highly dedicated group of volunteers. You can find more photos from the event just a page turn away over on Page 3. / Alex Kurial photo
The island’s seven water system local advisory committees will be dissolved later this year. The municipality had expressed their plan to do away with the committees (LAC) last week, and followed through with the decision during a unanimous vote in council on Monday. “This process was initiated as a result of council indicating the desire to increase its level of oversight of these utility systems’ operation and administration. The utility systems are facing big financial decisions and spending large sums of money on capital projects,” said chief financial officer Kristen Watson during the meeting. The existing system involved LAC meetings – consisting of neighbourhood representatives, staff, and a council liaison – where area water issues were discussed and proposals or recommendations sent to council for consideration. The process did not involve direct reporting from staff to council. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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