The Week That Was – January 25-29, 2021
Jan 30, 2021 | 4:47 AM
Vern Strecheniuk
Every weekend Q101 publishes the ‘Week That Was’ highlighting some of the most interesting news stories of the week.
COVID-19 related stories will be mostly excluded from these articles (for the latest COVID-19 stats click here).
This week Merritt was talking about the Ben Tyner disappearance, a pair of approved residential developments, and a perceived conflict of interest on city council.
Tyner family makes emotional plea 2-years after Ben’s unexplained disappearance
The family and loved ones of Ben Tyner are renewing their public plea for information, as January 26, 2021 will mark two years since Ben Tyner disappeared from the Merritt area.
Forksdale development given third reading
In the end, the development received third reading through a narrow 4-3 vote. Councillors Adam Etchart, Mike Bhangu, and Melvina White were in opposition.
Lindley Creek development approved
Council voted 6-1 in favour of approving the development with Coun. Mike Bhangu alone in his opposition.
Case law sides with Councillor Luck
Members of the public have recently been questioning whether Councillor Tony Luck voting on developments in the City of Merritt constitutes a conflict of interest.
Luck is a real estate agent, and the assertion is that he would benefit financially from approved developments.
Case law however sides with Coun. Luck.
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