Parents ban in rink to curb abusive hockey supporters
A Vancouver Island Hockey Association proposal to bar parents and family from arenas over verbal abuse aims to curb hostile behavior toward referees and players. Experts doubt feasibility but stress the need for accountability, noting many incidents stem from adults living vicariously through their children.
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Chetwynd Ready for Site C Jobs From BC Hydro Plan
Mayor Merlin Nichols outlines Site C timing for BC Hydro including 2015 bids for site prep and worker housing. He urges local residents with salable skills to prepare for employment opportunities, noting a heavy emphasis on heavy equipment operators, trades, and labor roles, with 800 jobs in year one rising to 2000 by year five. Local Aboriginal hiring and equal opportunity are stressed, but individual effort to secure work is required.
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Letter to the Editor on BC mining potential and training
A reader argues British Columbia has a 150 year legacy of mineral and coal exploration that generated 700 billion in economic activity and views future investment as key. They emphasize Crown ownership, benefits to all including First Nations, and highlight training programs and grants to grow mining jobs for a rising population.
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