Cold water in the face on tax waste and boondoggles
Mark Milke laments government waste across British Columbia in a Years of heat article, citing figures on ferries, subsidies, and taxes. He groups research from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation with clippings on boondoggles, noting large debts, pricey projects, and steep taxation while urging fiscal restraint and taxpayer accountability.
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British Columbia
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Discovery
BC Ferries Corporation
B.C
CUPE
Gulf Atlantic Canada
ACOA
Chetwynd Leisure Pool Runs Knock and Walk Campaign
The Chetwynd and District Leisure Pool conducted its annual Knock and Walk effort last week. Each residence in Chetwynd received a CARES cloth bag funded by local sponsors containing valuable information from participating businesses and recyclers.
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Chetwynd and District
Chetwynd
CARES
CARES updates on recycling hours and future planning
CARES urges Chetwynd residents to submit recycling surveys at the post office or recycling depot to aid future planning. Cardboard remains the dominant recyclable, with plastic packaging pressures shaping waste strategies. concern voiced toward manufacturers and consumer responsibility. CARES recycling hours are posted, with Bottle Depot times, and a June 19 AGM at Northern Lights College at 7 p.m. All locals invited.
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CARES
Chetwynd
B.C
Northern Lights College
Recreation Centre
Dawson Creek Construction Associations
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By Mark Milke
Glen Clark
Via Rail
David Collenette
Via
Burke Gulbranson
Everett Sokoloski
Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre
Microsoft Office
Leisure Service
Chetwynd & District
Shop Easy Foods
Health Council
Chetwynd General Hospital
Family Initiatives
Cora Lindley
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