Referendum on Fiber-Optic Internet Service Scheduled for November 27

governance · November 27, 2021 · Denman Seniors Centre and Hornby New Horizons Seniors Hall

A referendum will be held on November 27 to decide whether the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) can enter the service area to install fiber-optic internet on Denman and Hornby Islands. A 'Yes' vote will allow CVRD to borrow about $770,000 for installation costs, to be repaid over 10 years via property tax charges. Voting options include mail-in, advance voting on November 17, and special voting on November 24 at designated locations.

Sources

• “General voting will occur from 8am to 8pm on Saturday, November 27 on Denman at the Seniors Centre, or on Hornby at the New Horizons Seniors Hall.” — The Islands Grapevine – November 12th, 2021 (November 12th, 2021)

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