REGIONAL DISTRICT NEWS:

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Supporting our diversity of perspectives with positivity leads to reciprocity.

Connected Coast - starting the conversation: Many residents have heard of the Connected Coast fibre optic project, which has a proposed landing site on Lasqueti that could provide an opportunity for “last-mile” connections on-island. First: the community will have a say in whether or not this service rolls out on Lasqueti, and how. No decisions have been finalized, and there are many uncertainties (including availability of grant funding).

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To foster informed discussion on this topic, I plan to write over the coming months on various aspects. Some questions to address include:

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• What is the Connected Coast project?

• What is “last-mile” connection?

• Who is the Connected Coast (Strathcona Regional District and CityWest)?

• What would be potential pros and cons of Lasqueti connecting to this service?

• What might local last-mile service look like on Lasqueti (administratively and physically), and would there be any local influence?

• What could be the role of the qRD and LIAS?

• Who would pay for what and how much, including grants?

• What is the process?

• When will there be community meetings?

 

There are likely many more questions. At this point, I would like to make two requests:

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• (a)   Please have patience and be willing to engage in informed, respectful discussion.

• (b)   Please send me additional questions that you have, and I will try to address them in upcoming articles based on my understanding (or seek to find answers).

 

Please feel free to contact me. I am honoured to be your regional representative.

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Director Andrew Fall, qathet Regional District
Contact Tel: 250-333-8595