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Public Invited To Open Houses About Proposed K'ómoks Treaty

Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 7:57 AM

By Jay Herrington

(PHOTO (Jesse Savage/courtesy of CBC))

Negotiations between K'ómoks First Nation, B.C. and Canada are coming to a close and the public has one last chance tonight to attend a virtual open house.

Negotiations between K'ómoks First Nation, B.C. and Canada are coming to a close and the public has one last chance tonight to attend a virtual open house.

In-person open houses have been held throughout the region this month, with residents joining reps from K'ómoks, the government of B.C. and the government of Canada to learn more and to share their thoughts about the proposed treaty.

The K'ómoks treaty is intended to create jobs, promote investment and economic development, build housing, support tourism, and encourage investments in infrastructure, which will benefit the entire Comox Valley and surrounding area.

The final virtual meeting goes from 6pm to 730pm tonight - you do need to register ahead of time at - https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/consultation/komoks-treaty/

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