il SIRE I Da A a Cee PENS qiatgewee pity yoo da, ity Wednesday, © October 25, 5, 2000 | Judy Reimche Peninsula ‘News Review. Keeping the ferry afloat is the cry of a united group from Mill Bay and Brent- wood Bay. The coalition to save the ferry route be- tween Mill Bay and Brent- wood Bay will rally on Fri- day outside the Victoria Conference Centre to get their message directly to the board of directors of the BC Ferry Corporation and the delegates of the Union of BC Municipalities — all of whom will be meeting at the Centre that day. The Save Our Ferry Coalition was formed last gether on issues of social, economic and environmen- tal importance; the need for hope that we can be heard by governmental and pub- licly-funded. organizations whose mandate is to pro- vide service.” She says the actions by the Ferry Corporation in this matter has serious im- plications for other coastal communities. “BC Ferries’ financial dif- ficulties will not be resolved by eliminating this one, rel- atively small, ferry service,” said Alcorn. “Obviously, other routes are at risk. This is a coastal issue.” spring, after a report was re- leased by BC Ferry Corpo- ration revealing costs for up- grading the service, and its opinion that the costs could be considered too high for continuing service... The Coalition believes the ser- vice is essential to com- muters, visitors and cyclists, and ‘in particular to direct — farm marketers. They hope that this rally-will-be a final action-in its push to retain the-route. The: rally will take place. on the last day of the Union oo of BC. Municipalities con JUDY REIMCHE PHOTO Pam Alcorn, with Vaidy, at the June rally that began the four-month-long fi ight to save the Brentwood Bay ferry run. ference, on the day that the: BC Ferry board of directors will. be attending ~~ those meetings. Municipal and re- gional leaders sides of the Saanich Inlet have raised the issue at the conference, and will be . meeting .with BC. Ferry staff. There is also a motion on the floor stating. support’ for the service which will go. to the. Ferry. Corporation _and the pr ovincial ‘govern: from: both ment. “This coalition is growing and attracting the attention of other provincial organiza: tions as more and more is- sues are uncovered,” said Pam Alcorn, coalition coor- dinator. “This ferry route has be- come a symbol for many things. It represents the im- portance of citizens, com- munity organizations and lo- - She said this community is also the only one not in- cluded in the coast commu- nities meetings initiated by. the government. Coalition members. will use banners, balloons, and - Keep the Ferry Afloat. t- shirts, as well as the petition: of 20,000 signatures col- lected ‘to’ gain attention. They.are calling on every-. one who sees the value of public infrastructure to join — them at: the Tally Friday. at noon: Keep the Ferry Afloat t- shirts can be obtained by ee calling 652-3278." RPV ed LA Se A la _ PENINSULA I NEWS REVIEW < 3 . wants to help break the cycle of poverty and - dependence that exists on the reserve. | | Mavis foe ~ | | Peninsula News Review ae ede tae et CR SOE: a OU Ce a ‘Peninsula Peninsula News Review Councillor Allison Habkirk will try to solve the water quality and supply problem of the Mount Newton and Senanus areas. At council’s request, she. will attempt to find alternative so- lutions to address what has been a perennial pr oblem for residents one ~.Senanus Drive. Her memo to council explained that Habkirk had explored, with Clerk Ad- ministrator Gary Nason, the possibil- ity of providing professional or techni- ” ~ cal assistance to individual property “wer Cegarding their particulak wa- eo ter problems, and to propose onsite S0- lutions. ~—. Under the recently amended Local - Government Act Section 517, it is pos- sible for the District to offer funding for technical assistance to individual property owners. The memo states, “The District could therefore undertake an initiative to assist property owners in the area. Assistance could include creating a list of qualified technical and professional consultants who could. carry out test- ing, analysis and assessment of indi- vidual's water systems in the area. The cal government working to- Coun. Habkii rk looks for alternatives : : “Laura Lavin Lavin. ‘Maaicignty woilld also ‘spah a sat, criteria to guide the individual ‘testing - and assessment.” Habkirk also submitted a proposed - letter to Senanus/Mount Newton area _petition signatories asking them ifthey would be interested in the services of - a team of professionals that would ex- amine their existing water systems and identify and assess any problems that may exist, as well as propose so- lutions for the identified problems. Council is also planning to contact the Capital Health Region with infor- mation to help guide them in future water testing protocol. “ government: : &B C. Fe ervies The inquiry by BC Fer- “14 between the Spirit of been completed... goes to - Transport found that the actions of the’ "SPECIALIST e Commercial © Re-Zoning © Residential. © Subdivisions Eee ° nea or Selling dl T om EF isher “clearance procedure, com: ‘ries into the. collision Sept. ae ; fe “nals:and: clarity. of whecl- oy report - oe ‘Vancouver Island and’ the’ ~ : ~ motor vessel Star Ruby has % “the Star Ruby, as reported, The investigating panel “into the ferry when the ves-, ° “captain and: crew. of the... - Spirit of Vancouver Island. coe “were fully appropriate with . a respeet to bridge. manning: ‘metres of each other, But. ight a : professional” i in the rescue™ munications, whistle. sig- efforts, it does not shed light on, why the Star Ruby. house orders.” turned across: the” ferry's” ’ The findings indicate that ve Pathe ee : BC Ferries: states that : a fuller picture may become _known when the Canadian ~ Transportation ‘Safety Board investigation i ig com, made an abrupt port turn “sels were within:30 to 45 while: finding the captain. and crew, to be Pr romp and eral months, WHEN YOU'RE IN THE MOOD... 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