Letter Writing Guidelines for The Chetwynd Echo
This note outlines how letters to the editor should be brief and focused on one point, with a practical guideline of about 200 words. Publication may be avoided if unsigned, illegible, defamatory, or lacking contact details, and the editor may edit for brevity, topicality, and libel.
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Chetwynd Echo
Nisga a referendum needed for B C says NDP critic
A BC columnist urges a provincial referendum on the Nisga a treaty and land claims reform. He argues a public vote is necessary to reflect all British Columbians views and contrasts with the Nisga a self government deal and provincial stance. he cites potential precedent for future settlements and provides contact details for feedback.
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NDP
Nisga
Mike Harcourt
Clark
Nisga’a
B.C
Canada
Rafe Mair
Vancouver Sun
Vaughn Palmer
Victoria
Senate reform needed despite rewards to cronies
Thompson and Cogger expose how chronic absence and crime yield salaries pensions and raises in the Senate. The piece argues reform is needed to end patronage, notes Alberta’s Oct. 19 election for two Senators-in-waiting, and urges Reform to push for a triple E elected Senate with equal regional representation.
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Senate
Michel Cogger
Andrew Thompson
Mexico
Thompson
Dogger
Stan Waters
Brian Mulroney
Chrétien
Hugh Segal
Mr. Segal
Alberta
Segal
Cogger
House of Commons
Mr. Chrétien
Barbara Waters
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