Referendum on Fibre-Optic Internet Service for Denman and Hornby Islands

infrastructure · November 27, 2021 · Denman and Hornby Islands

A referendum was scheduled for November 27, 2021, to allow the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) to enter the service area and borrow approximately $770,000 to fund installation of fibre-optic internet, television, and telephone services on Denman and Hornby Islands. The loan would be repaid over 10 years through a modest property tax charge. Voting options included in-person and mail-in ballots.

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• “This referendum is the chance of our lifetimes to bring high quality, reasonable cost internet, television and telephone services to Denman and Hornby Islands... 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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