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Tlowitsis Nation reports ongoing vandalism at Nenagwas community
The Tlowitsis Nation has issued a statement condemning ongoing vandalism at its new community, Nenagwas. Recent incidents over a weekend included the destruction of ground lights at a canoe entrance on York Road and the theft of a canoe paddle.
Leadership noted that this is part of a long-standing pattern of property damage. Since the land was cleared in 2018, the Nation has reported over $30,000 in damages to construction equipment to the RCMP. Recent damage involving dirt bikes and motorbikes has also resulted in torn turf and tire marks throughout the property.
Estimated repair costs for the latest incidents are expected to reach tens of thousands of dollars. The Nation expressed that these funds, which may also be needed for security cameras, would be better utilized for building new homes for its members.
Entities
Kalagwees · Nenagwas · RCMP · Tlowitsis Nation · York Road
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Ground lights at the canoe entrance were smashed with rocks and a paddle was removed from a canoe. campbellrivermirror.com · comoxvalleyrecord.com · saanichnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Recent repair costs are estimated to be in the tens of thousands of dollars. campbellrivermirror.com · comoxvalleyrecord.com · saanichnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Heavy damage was done to the canoe entrance at the Nenagwas community entrance on York Road over the past weekend. campbellrivermirror.com · comoxvalleyrecord.com · saanichnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Construction equipment vandalism has caused upwards of $30,000 in damages reported to the RCMP. campbellrivermirror.com · comoxvalleyrecord.com · saanichnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Nenagwas community has experienced consistent vandalism since 2018. campbellrivermirror.com · comoxvalleyrecord.com · saanichnews.com