Mixed reaction as HST cut planned for 2012 14
Minister Kevin Falcon announced a two stage cut of the harmonized sales tax from 12 to 10 per cent by 2014. Blair Lekstrom of Peace River South says the change benefits border towns like Dawson Creek by reducing the provincial portion of the HST by two points. The first one point cut takes effect July 1, 2012, with another on July 1, 2014.
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West Moberly First Nations win appeal on caribou protection
The British Columbia Court of Appeal upheld a lower court ruling in favor of West Moberly First Nations, affirming treaty rights to protect the endangered Burnt Pine caribou herd in northeast BC and blocking coal exploration by First Coal Corp. FCC canceled its $15 million exploration plan as a result. Chief Roland Willson praised the decision, saying it enforces the government’s duty to safeguard the herd and the nation’s traditional hunting heritage.
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