The lack of opposition from the community to a liquor licence application for a Trans Mountain work camp has a local politician concerned. The application is for a work camp just outside Valemount, B.C., about 290 kilometres southeast of Prince George. Dannielle Alan, a director with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, said the lack of opposition from the community raises questions about the public consultation process. She worries that without an in-person public hearing, some residents won't have the opportunity to feel heard or be part of the decision-making process. Alan said that if there had been an in-person consultation, Valemount residents would have shown up to ask questions and share their opinions.

Source: CBC News July 22, 2020 00:45 UTC