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Rompkey

Senators Rompkey and Patterson on future of lighthouses.

Posted Wed, 2011-03-23 16:18
Date Published: 
2011-03-04
Source: 
Senate of Canada press release

Canadians want to protect their iconic lighthouses. These landmarks bring alive our past, aid our boats and aircraft in the present, and could enhance our community life and regional revenues in the future.

But how to preserve them?

About 50 lighthouses still employ on-site lightkeepers, and the Canadian Coast Guard has no present plans to do away with them.

Senators reviewing surplus lighthouses

Posted Sat, 2011-02-19 11:27
Date Published: 
2011-02-18
Source: 
Nanaimo News Bulletin

Questions regarding how to preserve nearly 1,000 lighthouses declared surplus by the Canadian Coast Guard are under review by the senate committee that already recommended against destaffing light stations.

The Canadian Coast Guard announced plans in September to automate lighthouses in B.C., Newfoundland and Labrador, but following an outcry, Fisheries Minister Gail Shea put a stop to the move in October, ordering a review to address concerns raised by stakeholders.

Senator Rompkey presents Ligthouse Report to senate

Posted Wed, 2011-02-16 12:09
Date Published: 
2011-02-16
Source: 
Senate of Canada

Study on Issues Relating to Federal Government's Current and Evolving Policy Framework for Managing Fisheries and Oceans

Sixth Report of Fisheries and Oceans Committee—Debate Adjourned

The Senate proceeded to consideration of the sixth report (interim) of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, entitled: Seeing the Light: Report on Staffed Lighthouses in Newfoundland and Labrador and British Columbia, deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on December 20, 2010.

Hon. Bill Rompkey moved the adoption of the report.

Senators want lighthouses staffed for now

Posted Wed, 2010-12-22 10:20
Date Published: 
2010-12-22
Source: 
Canadian Press

OTTAWA - A Senate committee that toured several lighthouses in two coastal provinces says Ottawa should scrap its plan to stop staffing the stations, warning they are critical to marine safety and sovereignty.

The committee issued five recommendations to the minister of fisheries on Tuesday and suggested that future staffing decisions be made on a case-by-case basis.

Lighthouse saga is frustrating, Senator admits

Posted Tue, 2010-11-23 21:16
Date Published: 
2010-11-23
Source: 
Campbell River Mirror

A last-minute agenda, closed door meetings and another $90,000 in taxpayers’ money spent.

That’s the result so far of yet another review committee – this time federal Senators – trying to decide if its worthwhile keeping lightkeepers on the B.C. Coast.

“In 2008, the Conservative Party supported manned lightstations, so why is this happening again?” asked Alice Woods, vice-president of the B.C. Lightkeepers union.

Why indeed?

Lightkeepers invite Senate “lighthouse de-staffing” committee to West Coast.

Posted Mon, 2010-09-27 13:16
Date Published: 
2010-09-27
Source: 
Canadian Lightkeepers Association

“Residents of BC should be able to express their opinions on lighthouse de-staffing before the Senate Fisheries and Oceans Committee makes any decisions on the future of West Coast lightkeepers,” said Alice Woods of the Canadian Lightkeepers Association. “Since the Harper government apparently won’t fund the Senate traveling to meet with people in BC, we are offering to organize and pay for a meeting in BC and we will also offer to host the senators in our own homes during their stay.”