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Former mayor and MMH administrator Neville Cox passes away
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DT plan examined by public BY JASON ROESSLE Mission Record
The final open house before the downtown plan is presented to council for adoption happened Tuesday night, drawing about 100 people. Director of long-range planning and special projects Sharon Fletcher said the hope is to get the Mission downtown revitalization plan before municipal politicians by June 17, and shortly after its expected approval, to highlight where to begin spending money. The June 4 meeting at the Mission Leisure Centre was the third public open house since the process began in October 2012. The threephase plan included open houses, formation of a community member charette group, and council presentations. One of the key issues district staff have been working on is reclaiming First Avenue from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and having North Railway Avenue be a two-
way street for vehicle traffic, especially commercial trucks. Fletcher says the most recent study presented to the provincial government shows an increase in traffic efficiency with vehicles routed on North Railway. There were some small changes to the plan that was on display Tuesday from the previous iteration, primarily the inclusion of two more big moves, a term given to the document’s larger concepts and visions. The additions are a separate focus on creating residences downtown and the vacant no more concept, where empty lots and storefronts would be filled temporarily with public art or non-profits to create a more welcoming environment. The five-pronged fundamental concept plan was also refined. These community-wide ideals include an interconnected transportation network, mixed land use, See PLAN Page 4
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013
GALA THIS SATURDAY The Business Excellence Awards will take place June 8 at Silverdale Hall. See The Record’s special pull-out section detailing the nominees. PAGES 17-24
KIM CARTER IN MISSION B.C.’s ombudsperson, Kim Carter, spoke to a group of people last Friday as part of Seniors Week activities. PAGE 8
CRTC INTROS NEW RULES
Singing up a storm Steve Lau, the Hong Kong Cowboy, performed last Sunday afternoon at the Mission Seniors Activity Centre. The talented musician was here as part of Seniors Week. BOB FRIESEN PHOTO
A host of new regulations were approved by the CRTC for cellphone companies, including a cap on roaming charges, and no more three-year contracts. PAGE 11
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