Senate rewards Part One sparks outrage over Cogger case
The piece details Senator Michel Cogger being fined 3000 and given 12 months probation plus 120 hours community service after June 2 conviction for influence peddling, tied to a $212000 deal with Guy Montpetit. It criticizes Senate accountability and hints at reform efforts led by Reformers.
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Cogger
Brian Mulroney
Guy Montpetit
Montpetit
Saskatchewan
Red Chamber
Senate
Jean Chrétien
Andrew
Thompson
Mexican Sun
Ottawa
Order of Canada
Alan Eagleson
Mulroney
Liberals
The problem with vandalism and mischief
The editor argues extending the school year does not fix vandalism. The solution lies in punishing behavior as unacceptable and addressing youth offenders under law. Teachers, parents, and the Attorney General should bear responsibility, not overburden schools.
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Attorney General’s Office
Letters to the Editor per Chetwynd Echo guidelines
The Chetwynd Echo invites brief letters focused on a single point and notes that unpublished letters may be used by reporters. Signed letters or contact information is required for verification. The paper may edit for brevity topicality and libel and may publish pseudonyms with a phone number and address for authorship verification.
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Chetwynd Echo
Unreasonable debt collection practices under BC Act
The British Columbia Debt Collection Act governs licensed agents and_section 14 defines unreasonable practices. Debtors facing undue pressure may seek help from the Debtor Assistance Branch or Enquiry BC at 1-800-663-7867 for guidance. Lawyer Mr. Caron in Chetwynd can be contacted at 788-3100 for private practice advice.
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British Columbia
R.S.B.C
B.C
Caron
Chetwynd
NDP Bill 26 blamed for BC economic downturn
Liberal critic accuses the NDP led government of wrecking British Columbia’s economy with Bill 26 Labor Code Amendment Act. He cites a 23 percent student unemployment rate, rising debt, stagnant investment, and outmigration of business. Calls for an election amid dire forecasts from the BC Business Council and Statistics Canada.
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NDP
British Columbia
B.C
Canada
Toronto Dominion Bank
Glen Clark
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