I
noted two news stories of interest in the papers today. In the Victoria Times Colonist a
headline stated, “$782-million sewage
fix left in limbo -- Treatment system
falls two years behind as B.C. and Ottawa play waiting game” … while the
Vancouver Courier had a headline saying, “Basi
- Virk first anniversary renews calls for inquiry -- B.C. Liberal government
paid $6 million legal bills”
Two
different stories, but both again highlighting the discontent of British Columbians.
In
the Times Colonist news story, writers Kim Westad and Rob Shaw, have
indicated the sewage treatment system is going to be at least two years behind
schedule. Why??? Apparently the provincial government has not
committed in writing to funding the $782-million project that it ordered must
be done. BC Liberal cabinet minister Ida
Chong says that the federal government must commit to funding the project
before it steps in, which according to the writers is a, ‘…change in policy that worries several members of the Capital Regional
District board.’
The
story goes on to quote Judy Brownoff, former chairwoman of the region's sewage
committee, as saying, ‘… Chong's comments are a change from what the
CRD has been told from the start, and contrary to clear information from the
federal government a year ago.’
So
what’s the bottom line?
