Hill pushes plan to curb drunk driving with ignition interlocks
Ottawa hearing features Ian Marples of Guardian Interlock Systems as committee weighs Dick Harris motion for tougher penalties. Hill cites private member bill from 1997 proposing alcohol sensing ignition controls for repeat offenders. Interlock systems already operate in Quebec Alberta and several US states. Hill wants a national framework via Criminal Code amendment to keep impaired drivers from starting their vehicles.
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BC Hydro tests W A C Bennett Dam in restoration drill
BC Hydro conducted a weekend restoration test at the GM Shrum generating station to assess restarting and rejoining the grid using on site diesel generators. The exercise confirms Peace region supply remains linked to the grid via Peace Canyon and McMahon co generation plants. Fernandes says the test supports Year 2000 contingency planning and preparedness for major disturbances.
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