Canadian Coast Guard ends staffing at 2 BC lighthouses due to safety concerns, but maintains operation with solar power and automation.

The Canadian Coast Guard has ended staffing at two British Columbia lighthouses, Carmanah Point and Pachena Point, due to safety concerns over unstable land beneath the buildings. The aids to navigation at both sites will continue to operate using solar power and automated technologies. Lightkeepers will be offered positions at other sites or within the coast guard. The federal government is exploring long-term options, including stabilizing the sites or moving buildings to safer ground, but these may be complex and cost-prohibitive.

July 31, 2024
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