Truckers face fines for heavy diesel emissions in province
The AirCare On-Road program shifts from education to enforcement with a 95 dollar fine for trucks exceeding particle emission limits. Two mobile testing units will conduct spot checks in Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, and the Peace region by late summer. Critics say fines add costs, while officials say penalties target poorly maintained vehicles.
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British Columbia pushes green steps with new emissions rules
FORT ST JOHN BCSEA chair Cheryl Shuman says the province moved toward cutting greenhouse gases with two announcements. The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act would set renewable fuel benchmarks and the Utilities Act updates align with the BC Energy Plan to cut emissions, boost efficiency, and expand clean energy.
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