Campbell River Mirror, June 12, 2015

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Council eyes fed money for boat ramp upgrade KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR

Council will apply for a piece of the $150 million the federal government has up for grabs in an attempt to upgrade the Big Rock boat launch. At its Tuesday night meeting, city council approved submitting the boat ramp project to the Canada 150 fund which was announced on May 15, with applications due in no later than June 17. Coun. Larry Samson thanked city staff for having a project ready to go on such short notice. “I’d like to thank staff for having a shovel-ready project on the go,” Samson said. “We’re seeing tight deadlines like this more and more and it’s nice to see staff have projects ready to go.” The boat ramp project includes plans for a new ramp and six metre extension, as well as a new breakwater toe, and a possible seasonal float. Conceptual plans also include upgrades to the gravel parking area, the installation of a washroom, and the addition of accessible picnic tables. Ross Milnthorp, the city’s general manager of parks, recreation and culture, said city staff had previously made an application to another federal government grant program – the Build Canada Fund – for Big Rock boat ramp upgrades but it was deemed ineligible. The other portion of that application, for upgrades along Highway 19A from the lift station to the boat ramp, is still under consideration.

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Spirit Square drumming

Members of Victoria’s Uminari Taiko drum group perform during the annual Japanese Cultural Fair at Spirit Square on Saturday. See more pictures on page 9.

City boundary extension up to River voters

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Campbell River voters will have until mid-July to register their opposition to an extension to the city’s boundary.

Council, at its Tuesday meeting, voted to use the Alternate Approval Process to get approval from the city’s electors to move property from the Strathcona Regional District into the city. The boundary extension is to

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