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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 30, 2004
Page
19
A British release touts a plastic clothespin designed to stop injuries from wooden pins. It notes 300 plus yearly incidents but offers no clear cause. The piece satirically critiques modern labeling and human gullibility, with farcical calls to read warnings before consuming products.
Shannon McKinnon from outside Dawson Creek BC laments overregulation and labels. The piece argues lawsuits have hollowed common sense and warns of a future where every risk requires a label. It cites lighter fluid spills, matches, and clothespins as examples.
In Victoria the Energy Minister Richard Neufeld defends B C coalbed methane plans in the south Kootenays amid U S opposition over environmental risks. He cites strong regulation and plans to auction leases Aug 23. Critics led by Montana officials call for full reviews, while BC cites prior studies and safeguards.
BC Hydro paid 115 022 in school taxes and grants in lieu of general property taxes to the District of Chetwynd for 2004. Of this amount 39 948 were school taxes and 75 074 grants in lieu and other taxes. An additional 424 075 grant in lieu of general taxes for dams reservoirs and generating stations was paid to the Peace River Regional District unchanged from last year. GC Hydro President Bob Elton said the payments show commitment to customers and support for school districts infrastructure and operations. Province wide BC Hydro paid about 142.9 million in taxes and grants in lieu in 2004, up 1.1 million from 2003. about 99 million to school taxes and 43.9 million to municipalities regional districts and rural areas.
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