Hornby-Denman ferry service expansion concerns and discussion

governance · September 9, 2022 · Hornby Island Local Trust Committee meeting

Some community members expressed concerns that expanding ferry service could increase traffic and strain island infrastructure. Others noted that accommodation availability limits visitor numbers. The Hornby Island Local Trust Committee planned to discuss Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) regulations and limits at a meeting on September 9, 2022, with opportunities for public input.

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• “This issue is on the agenda for the Hornby Island Local Trust Committee meeting on September 9th (Friday). The Town Hall portion of the meeting will be at 11am... The APC recommendations limiting the expansion and operation of STVRs are in my opinion crucial and necessary... You can find out more about it, including a copy of the meeting agenda, by following this link: https://islandstrust.bc.ca/event/hornby-island-local-trust-committee-11/” — The Islands Grapevine – September 8th, 2022 (September 8th, 2022)

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