B.C. United91裸聊视频檚 Jackie Tegart,MLA for Fraser-Nicola, said the announced investigation into the rebuilding of Lytton must be 91裸聊视频渁 turning point.91裸聊视频�
Tegart made that comment after B.C.91裸聊视频檚 Auditor General Michael Pickup Wednesday (May 1) announced that his office will be examining the provincial government91裸聊视频檚 role in Lytton91裸聊视频檚 ongoing recovery from the Lytton Creek wildfire. It started on June 30, 2021, and destroyed most of the village, destroying more than 100 properties.
91裸聊视频淔or three years, Lytton residents have been forced to live outside of their community with no clear timeline for when they will be able to return to their homes,91裸聊视频� Tegart said. 91裸聊视频淥n July 5, 2023, I sent a letter formally requesting the Auditor General launch a full and transparent investigation into the delayed recovery efforts and it is encouraging that this investigation is now underway.91裸聊视频�
Pickup91裸聊视频檚 office will focus on three areas: the roles and responsibilities of the provincial government for disaster recovery; B.C.91裸聊视频檚 support for Lytton, including the funding it contributed; and the challenged faced in the rebuilding Lytton and B.C.91裸聊视频檚 opportunities for improvement.
Pickup said he is expected to release findings in early 2025.
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Emergency Minister Bowinn Ma said her ministry welcomes whatever recommendations are coming from Pickup91裸聊视频檚 office, because there are lessons to be learnt. Everybody wants it to be re-built as fast as possible, she said.
91裸聊视频淧eople want answers,91裸聊视频� she said. 91裸聊视频淣ow, the province91裸聊视频檚 focus has been on finding ways to support the village with their rebuild. I am looking forward to how we can improve on our recovery efforts in supporting communities, especially as climate change increases the likelihood of disasters like this.91裸聊视频�
Ma acknowledged that none of the five issued building permits so far have resulted in homes, but also points to the addition of broader services like an RCMP station.
91裸聊视频淭here are conversations being led by Interior Health on plans for a permanent health care facility in the community,91裸聊视频� she said.
She praised the work of the current mayor and council, but also acknowledged that the 91裸聊视频渃ommunity-led recovery model91裸聊视频� successful elsewhere has not work in Lytton given the scale of devastation.
