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VOL. 51 NO. 13
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Beach access at Dorman Point to be restored NEW STAIRCASE APPROVED ALEX KURIAL Editor
FORAGING FOR A FEAST Emily van Lidth de Jeude has taken part in foraging since she was a child and has grown to love the activity. Emily says here on Bowen we are spoiled with an abundance of available food in the wild (such as here at the Cape) and she is looking to help others unlock the potential of what is out there. You can find out more about foraging from Emily on Page 20 (including how to take part yourself!) and also keep an eye out this issue for a tasty recipe from Emily too! / Markus Roemer photo
Plans to replace a staircase will once again allow people to safely descend to the beachfront at Dorman Point. After purchasing the property five years ago, Metro Vancouver expressed interest in fully connecting Dorman Point to Crippen Park. The location is already a popular lookout spot following a switchback-filled hike (or shorter trip up from the end of Robinson Road), and work has since continued on expanding the area’s trail network to reach the rest of the point including the beach. This work involved a request to council for a development variance permit in order to construct a staircase to the beach which lies a steep drop down the neighbouring cliff. An existing staircase has fallen into disrepair and is very unsafe for use. Metro hopes to fully replace the dangerous structure with a new and safe pathway to the beach. “The variance request appears to be low impact and will reopen public access to an attractive natural location,” said island community planner Drew Bakken.
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