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Senate

Senate Lighthouse Ctte to focus on future of heritage lighthouses.

Posted Tue, 2011-02-15 21:03
Date Published: 
2011-02-15
Source: 
Nanaimo Daily News

The Senate committee tasked to study the services provided by lighthouse staff on Canada's coasts, including Nanaimo's Entrance Island, resumes work today after a lengthy Christmas break.

The next task of the committee will be a focus on issues relating to lighthouse heritage preservation, the role of lighthouses in tourism and other economic activities and community life in general.

Beginning today, senators will hear from various groups from Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia.

Senate review recommends keeping lighthouses staffed

Posted Wed, 2011-01-05 21:32
Date Published: 
2011-01-04
Source: 
Gabriola Island Sounder

The Senate Fisheries and Oceans Committee issued a report December 21 that recommends keeping professional lightkeepers operating Canada's lighthouses.

The report lists recommendations that include developing a long-term policy to ensure "continuation of a suitable level of staffing," and that a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis be undertaken before the Coast Guard undertakes any further evaluation of lighthouses.

The Senators issued their report following visits in November to coastal communities and lighthouses in Newfoundland and B.C.