15 years ago in the Undercurrent
Village Square was under construction. The project, spearheaded by developer Wolfgang Duntz, would add more retail space to the Cove. Already slated to occupy the spaces were, Phoenix Photo, Village Video and The Beggar’s Purse. Canada Post and a few other businesses had expressed interest but nothing was confirmed.
10 years ago in the Undercurrent
A proposed noise bylaw was deferred by council. Many councillors had not had a chance to read letters in support or against the proposed it. The bylaw would restrict construction, and lawn-care noises to between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. For private functions, events or parties, the bylaw would limit the noise level to a specific decibel, not within a certain time frame.
The Cape Roger Curtis Trust Society was to host a picnic in Crippen park. The event, billed as a family-oriented picnic encouraged attendees to dress up in their best Cape crusader costumes and to be prepared to share what the future of the Cape meant to them.
5 years ago in the Undercurrent
New municipal Chief Administrative Officer, Hendrick Slegtenhorst was sworn in on Monday, July 13, 2009. His first week of business included meetings with staff and departments to get to know everyone. “…without people we can’t make everything run,” he was quoted as saying. On Slegtenhorst’s agenda for immediate attention was to decide whether to reject or accept the fifty-nine single family dwellings propsed for Cape Roger Curtis.
Having been with the Bowen Island municipality for three and a half years, community planner Jason Smith handed in his resignation. He had been offered a position with Metro Vancouver and was looking forward to a short break before starting the new job.
