Buy Local Week kicks off in BC with 18 days of savings
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce promotes Buy Local Week from December 17, urging shoppers to spend at least $20 at local businesses for a chance to win a prize package over $1,400. Draw occurs December 19. LOCO BC organizes the event to boost local economies and BC jobs. Naomi Yamamoto backs the initiative as a way to support communities.
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Ping Local Easy
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CanGEA slams BC energy minister over Site C geothermal claim
The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association accuses Minister Bill Bennett of ignoring a CanGEA report that says geothermal power can cost less than Site C. Alison Thompson defends the study, noting maps, graphs, and data showing binary geothermal plants as mature and capable, while officials were briefed November 25.
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Rural water and sewer service area
Mike Carter reports on the designation of a rural water and sewer service area outlining proposed boundaries, anticipated funding needs, and potential impacts on residents and local governments. The story notes how the plan aims to expand essential utilities while balancing costs and sustainability.
Water and sewer service referendum planned for 2015
The Peace River Regional District announces a 2015 plebiscite to decide on a region wide water and sewer system. Rural communities have dumped sewage at facilities in Chetwynd Dawson Creek and Fort St John with no formal agreement governing cross jurisdiction waste. Fort St John will stop accepting rural sewage after December 31 forcing PRRD to seek a solution to keep rural residents served.
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