Ottawa lags as provinces push climate action
Provinces move ahead on emissions with British Columbia's carbon tax Quebec and California cap and trade Ontario planning a cap and trade Alberta holding a tax for big emitters while Ottawa stalls. Ecofiscal Commission notes regional approaches work better than Ottawa’s one size fits all. Canada seeks a national plan for Copenhagen targets and Paris talks.
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Chetwynd Poised for Forest Based Prosperity
Mayor Merlin Nichols outlines how Chetwynd’s forest tied economy supports households and education. He cites beehive burner to power generation, lignin plant development, and broader wood products research as steps toward a more sustainable, market driven lumber industry.
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Chetwynd council urged to resign over town crisis
Karen Tollefsen Jimm Ross of Jackfish BC criticizes Chetwynd Mayor and council for what she calls fiscal mismanagement and incompetence. She cites hospital and doctor departures, costly town hall and lavish spending, and urges resignations and potential legal action to protect public funds.
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