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Council to determine if $20-million bond is needed prior to construction of The George

Mayor requests staff provide full briefing and update on the project; 35 residents voice concern over possible risks to aquifer

Developer wants to clear trees from development areas of the Gospel Rock Block 7 property before start of bird-nesting season

It could be a motel: “Maybe The George Hotel will never be built, which would mean a completely different picture”

Developer says the aquifer will not be affected; footings will be few feet down and no pilings will be used

Federal government has transferred former RCMP property on School Road to town for $1; new facility will house 65 people

”With an income of $1,600 a month, I have to pay $1,625 in bills, so I need the food bank”

Anybody is welcome to stay warm and dry in the basement of School District 46 building next to Town Hall

Director of planning Lesley-Ann Staats gives an update on affordable housing project in forest at the end of Shaw Rd

Town’s planning department: “Guidelines for small-town character are met.” A contribution for affordable housing fund will not be required

Decision will help SCRD to find ways to supplement water supply from Chapman Lake; water still needs to be chlorinated