U S lumber duty blamed for B C mill closures
British Columbia faces job losses as a 19.3 percent U S lumber duty hits the province. Forests Minister Mike de Jong warns many mills will struggle with higher costs and bond requirements, adding that casualties are likely and layoffs may follow across about 270 communities.
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Victoria
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B.C
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Canada
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NAFTA
Bait and switch at bank machine prompts police warning
Delta police warn of a bank machine bait and switch scam targeting victims at ATMs. Two thieves operate a pair: one observes while PINs are entered and the other taps the shoulder to reveal cash then swaps the card. A victim lost about 4500 across ten withdrawals on Aug 1. Violators use a staged cash drop to lure bending customers.
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Beware of meter reader impersonators warns BC Gas
BC Gas urges customers to verify meter readers by asking for corporate identification after reports of strangers in yards in Kamloops and Maple Ridge. Senior VP Michael Sharp says legitimate readers wear BC Gas IDs, work daytime hours, and customers should call 1 888 224 2710 to verify readings.
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Kamloops
Maple Ridge
Michael Sharp
BC Hydro
Sharp
Bcgas.com
BC Gas Utility Ltd
British Columbia
BC Gas Inc
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