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VOL. 51 NO. 43
BOWEN GETS SET FOR JUDO PAGE 16
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Push continues for enhanced ferry management ALEX KURIAL Editor
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The municipality is looking to have new measures in place by next summer to combat local ferry issues. The direction comes following another summer of problems with the island route, many of them manifesting on the Bowen side in Snug Cove. Mayor Andrew Leonard says these consist of altercations in the ferry lineup, overwhelmed staff including local marshals, and frequent misuse of the lineup itself including people who use it for parking. With visitors to the island increasing, especially in the summer, these concerns aren’t set to go away. “This is creating an increase in public safety concern,” said Leonard. The mayor said efforts by the municipality (BIM) to work with BC Ferries to address these issues, including meeting with leadership and having them visit the island, or sending letters, haven’t garnered a constructive response. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3