The Coast Clarion

Approval process for The George far from finished

What is left standing in the way of The George Hotel and Residences development? “There is still lots to do.”

Geotechnical report: earthworks done so far on Block 7 have to be redone; problems can be observed from Chaster Road

Two companies, one of them local, put lien on title; developer had $2 million mortgage on Block 7 in 2019

Web of construction companies with the same director have been sued seven times in three years in Vancouver law courts

Cao’s financial records for 2018 and 2019 have been withheld; his expense receipts for 2012-2017 show an abundance of travel

Lawyer retained by Coast Clarion says covenant between town and developer has no timeline, no penalties, and cannot be enforced

Excavation starts next month; construction of a road to Shaw may start earlier than originally planned; 25 units are sold

Developer will give right-of-way through property until 2022 and work on new pathway if the project would not go ahead

Why are the Bella Beach Inn in Davis Bay and the former Ritz Inn in Lower Gibsons not being used?

Independent organization of scientists and science reporters has produced a map of areas on the Coast likely to be flooded