Urgent! Public hearing for FortisBC's workcamp
September 22, 2024
Tracey Saxby
Urgent action needed!
Public hearing for FortisBC's workcamp
The public hearing for FortisBC's workcamp is scheduled for this Wednesday, September 25 at 6pm at Brennan Park Recreation Centre in Squamish.
There are three ways you can take action:
1. Use this template to send a personalized letter to council before 12pm, Tuesday September 24, 2024. Or email council directly: hearing@squamish.ca
2. Hold a sign at the public hearing on Wednesday September 25, 2024 (no preparation necessary). RSVP HERE!
3. Sign up to speak at the public hearing on Wednesday September 25, 2024. IMPORTANT! Email phspeakerslist@squamish.ca now to sign up to the Speaker's List early.
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Here's how you can prepare:
1. Watch the staff update to council at the recent September 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting. Time: ~2 hours. Start at 8 minutes in.
2. Read the 2024-09-10 staff report on FortisBC's workcamp.
3. Review the DRAFT Temporary Use Permit. Important! Council has discretion to reject this draft permit, add conditions, or refer it back to staff.
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We'll be in touch again tomorrow with more info about the key issues.
Tracey Saxby
Executive Director, My Sea to Sky
My Sea to Sky is incredibly proud and grateful to say that we rely on the My Sea to Sky community for small donations that provide the majority of our funding. Since our launch in 2014, we have been funded through personal savings, family and friends; and powered by the passion of our volunteers. Your generous contribution will help us to run our critical campaigns to defend, protect, and restore Howe Sound. Can you chip in?