Trustee reports summer ferry traffic surge and committee dissolution

A Denman trustee told the Local Trust Committee that summer ferry traffic had begun and expressed disappointment over the Ferry Advisory Committees’ dissolution.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2025-05-22 · compiled 2026-10-01

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At its May 20 meeting, Denman Island Trustee Sam Borthwick reported that the summer surge in ferry traffic had commenced and noted disappointment in the dissolution of the Ferry Advisory Committees and the resulting lack of ability to meaningfully engage with BC Ferries.^[1]

The meeting minutes record the trustee’s report but do not include an account from BC Ferries about the committees or engagement.^[1]

Sources

Denman LTC Regular Meeting Minutes — 2025-05-20
Trustee Borthwick reported the summer surge in ferry traffic had commenced and noted disappointment in the dissolution of the Ferry Advisory Committees

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