Responding to Bill C 105 on Unemployment Insurance
Letter urging caution on proposed changes to the Unemployment Insurance Act, arguing that women facing sexual harassment could be forced to prove their claims and risk loss of benefits. Critics warn the system may deter reporting, amplify employer leverage, and neglect real consequences for harassment. The writers call for stronger protections and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Canada
Bernard Valcourt
House of Commons
John Crosbie
M.P
Chetwynd Reports Low Wastewater BOD and SS Levels
Superintendent Marge Rose George Roul says Chetwynd wastewater meets standards with BOD under 13 mg/L and suspended solids under 21 mg/L in November and December. The plant uses only bacterial digestion across ponds 1 to 6 with no chemicals, and final effluent to Pine River is reported harmless after lab testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge Rose George Roul
Engineering and Public Works
Chetwynd
S.S
Pine River
The Chetwynd Echo Letters to the Editor guide
The Chetwynd Echo explains letters to the editor as opinions on what ought to be, usually brief and focused on a single point. It advises writing promptly with Dear Editor and a handwritten signature, including contact details for verification, and notes common reasons letters may not be published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chetwynd Echo
Chetwynd Family Court Steering Committee Formed
An Ad Hoc Steering committee met February 4 to gauge interest in a Family Court and Youth Justice Committee for Chetwynd. Attendees included Councillor Ray Cunningham, Bill Evens, Pat Cooke, Mercedes Moffat, Jean Hicks, and the Dawson Creek Probation Officer. Jean Hicks was appointed Chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge Rose
Chetwynd
Ray Cunningham
Bill Evens
Pat Cooke
Mercedes Moffat
Jean Hicks
Dawson Creek
Justice commission update letter to eight groups
A letter will go out to eight organizations to gather input. One group is the newly formed United People Against Crime U PAC. Others include Tansi Friendship Centre Chetwynd Alternate School Chetwynd Women’s Resource Society Pine Valley Senior Citizen Society and the Saulteau Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United People Against Crime
U.P.A.C
Tansi
Chetwynd
Women’s Resource Society
Pine Valley
Senior Citizen Society
The
Saulteau Band
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Sincerely, Paula Schmidt
Linda M. White
France
Chetwynd Women’s Resource Centre
B.C
Family Court
Canadian Red Cross Society
Justice Commission
Mountain View
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