Letter Supporting Denman Internet Services

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Bowen  Denman  Hornby  Gabriola  Galiano  Gambier  Lasqueti  Mayne  North Pender  Salt Spring  Saturna  South Pender  Thetis 
 
 
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July 10, 2019 File Number: DE-6410-03  
 
Via Email: info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca  
Northern Development Initiative Trust 
301 – 1268 Fifth Avenue,  
Prince George, BC,   
V2L 3L2 
 
Via Email: jwarren@comoxvalleyrd.ca 
James Warren 
General Manager of Corporate Services 
Comox Valley Regional District 
600 Comox Road,  
Courtenay, BC   
V9N 3P6 
 
 
Re: Letter of Support for the Denman Island Residents Association (DIRA) and Hornby Island 
Community Economic Enhancement Corporation (HICEEC) feasibility funding application to the 
Provincial Government’s CONNECTING BRITISH COLUMBIA PROGRAM, Connectivity Infrastructure 
Strategy to improve internet services on Denman Island. 
 
To whom it may concern, 
 
The Denman  Island Local Trust Committee  (LTC) is  aware  that, via  the  Comox  Valley  Regional  District 
(CVRD), DIRA  and  HICEEC  are pursuing access to third  party  funding  to  offset  the  cost  of  hiring  a 
telecommunications  consultant  to  assist  with  their  rural  and  remote  community  connectivity  planning.  
At the June 6, 2019 meeting of the Denman Island LTC, the following resolution was passed: 
 
DE-2019-058 
It was MOVED and SECONDED, 
that  the  Denman  Island  Local  Trust  Committee  request  the  Chair  to  issue  a  letter  of 
support  for  the  feasibility  funding  application  for  internet  connectivity  services  to 
Denman Island. 
CARRIED 
 
The  LTC  recognizes the  need  for  improved  internet connection  on Denman  Island  for several  reasons 
including the facilitation of emergency preparedness services, educational opportunities, and conducting 
business. 
 

 
Bowen  Denman  Hornby  Gabriola  Galiano  Gambier  Lasqueti  Mayne  North Pender  Salt Spring  Saturna  South Pender  Thetis 
Denman Island’s Official Community Plan, the policy document that guides land use planning on  the 
island, reflects the community’s interest in supporting economic  activities,  educational  facilities,  and 
emergency services on the Island: 
 
Section E.2 Economic Activities - Objectives 
Objective 1  To  encourage  a  variety  of  economic  activities  to  support  a  diverse community,  and  to 
provide  an  environment  that  supports  creation  and  manufacture  of  local  products  and 
opportunities for self-employment and self-reliance. 
Section D.1 Services, Education and Culture - Objectives 
Objective 1  To support the provision of emergency services and educational and cultural facilities on 
Denman Island. 
 
As the local government responsible for land use planning on Denman Island, the LTC strongly supports 
the work of DIRA and H

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