Denman letters split over proposed fibre-optic service
Letters in the November 25 Grapevine urge opposing votes on the November 27 referendum about fibre-optic service for Denman and Hornby.
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Letters published in the November 25 Islands Grapevine take opposing positions on the November 27 referendum on a proposed fibre-optic project for Denman and Hornby islands. One letter urges a yes vote, citing the proposed service’s reliability and cost; another writer also supports the project, arguing fibre could reduce the need for further cell-tower development.[1]
The November 2 Denman Local Trust Committee minutes record Electoral Area Director Daniel Arbour reporting that the referendum on bringing fibre-optic service to the islands was scheduled for November 27.[2]
The letters are arguments by their writers, not findings about the project’s costs, performance or environmental effects. The minutes record the referendum date but do not assess those claims.[1][2]
Sources
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The Islands Grapevine, November 25, 2021
Please vote ‘YES’ on Nov.27th, even if it does not yet affect you personally at this time.
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Denman Island Local Trust Committee special meeting minutes, November 2, 2021
The high speed internet initiative referendum vote to bring fibre optic service to Denman and Hornby Islands will take place on November 27;
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