Site C Clean Energy Project proposed for British Columbia
To the Editor: BC Hydro backs Site C on the Peace River as a long term grid solution. The project aims to power 450,000 homes annually for over a century, create up to 35,000 jobs, and keep rates lower than other sources, with a revised cost of 7.9 billion and 22 percent more capacity after design upgrades for seismic and safety standards. Public input and independent environmental review will assess benefits and mitigate impacts across First Nations, property owners, communities, and stakeholders.
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Run of river protests vs gravel pits questioned
Letter to the editor questions bias in environmental protests pointing to 50 run of river projects and 1700 gravel pits. The writer argues gravel pits cause more noise traffic and emissions while run of river plants are quiet, water returning, and renewable, urging scrutiny of environmentalist agendas and sector ownership.
Rising fuel costs spark talk of Canadian backlash
The reader notes rising gas prices trigger a domino effect raising food and delivery costs, urging action through MPs Bob Zimmer and Blair Lekstrom, the Competition Bureau, andLetters to the editor. The piece recalls a Tuesday report that 7-Eleven ran out of gas, leaving many stranded.
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Competition Bureau
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