Banyay lived in Kitimat from 1952 to 1984 and was involved in many aspects of the town's creation, including the drilling of the Kemano Tunnel, the surveying of the smelter and townsite, and the creation of Cablecar Subdivision. He also served on the town council, Kitimat-Stikine Regional District, and Kitimat Hospital board, and other organizations. He is the namesake of Banyay Avenue.
Photograph showing the Kitimat City Coucnil. There are 12 people total, standing in two rows. In the front row left to right are Joanne Monaghan, Jim Thom, Ray Brady, Tom Smith, and an unknown man. From left to right in the back row are John LeSage, Detlef Beck, Dr. Ling, Lee Ellis, George Thom, Ron Burnett, and an unknown woman. They are gathered in a room with a large U shaped desk and behind them is the B.C flag. Everyone is dressed formally and looks nice.
Photograph showing the Kitimat City Coucnil. There are 12 people total, standing in two rows. In the front row left to right are Joanne Monaghan, Jim Thom, Ray Brady, Tom Smith, and an unknown man. From left to right in the back row are John LeSage, Detlef Beck, Dr. Ling, Lee Ellis, George Thom, Ron Burnett, and an unknown woman. They are gathered in a room with a large U shaped desk and behind them is the B.C flag. Everyone is dressed formally and looks nice.
