British Columbia residents push back on local development projects

Residents in two British Columbia communities have voiced strong opposition to proposed development projects. In Campbell River, Neall Calvert wrote to the local newspaper urging the city to reject a plan to convert Pinecrest Park, a long‑standing neighbourhood green space, into a parking lot, citing its ecological value and importance to local recreation.

In the Lower Mainland, a letter to the Maple Ridge News questioned the continued growth of Pitt Meadows Airport, highlighting persistent noise, lead emissions, potential health impacts, and declining property values. The writer called for greater public consultation and scrutiny of subsidies supporting the airport’s expansion.

Both letters reflect community concerns over land‑use decisions that could affect environmental quality, public health, and local quality of life.