The Strathcona Regional District is going ahead with an alternative approval process to establish a dog control service for Cortes Island.

If adopted, Bylaw No. 522 would authorize the Regional District  to regulate or prohibit activities related to dogs that are deemed to be contrary to the public interest.

SRD Board Chair Mark Baker says the dog control initiative was initially brought to the Board’s attention last year by a petition containing over 100 signatures from Cortes Island residents in response to instances of aggressive and threatening dogs.

He says the bylaw is the first step in determining what kind of regulations would be appropriate for Cortes Island.

An AAP is used to gauge support and obtain legislative approval from electors for a bylaw, agreement, or other initiative. An AAP is favoured due to its cost-effectiveness compared to traditional voting.

Responses need to be in by April 15th.

For more information, visit Strathcona Regional District.