Province tightens rules on dangerous dogs in new act
British Columbia introduces swift action to seize and destroy dangerous dogs. Attorney General Andrew Potter notes tragic outcomes from dog attacks. The Local Government Act amendments grant police and animal control power to enter private property, seek court orders, and impound dogs up to 21 days. About 60 percent of regional districts already have bylaws, Peace River lacking one.
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Andrew Potter
Steve Thorlakson
Union of
B.C
Peace River
Canada wide home warranty disclosure program expanded
Mandatory disclosure of new home warranty protections takes effect August 1 with a 25 10 warranty logo for licensed builders. The system signals two years on labour and materials five on the building envelope and ten on structure plus insurance under the Homeowner Protection Act. Toll free info line 1 800 407 7757. Equality rights extend same sex couples rights in spousal relationships under amendments by Attorney General Andrew Potter. Amendments to Law and Equity Act promote mediation to settle civil disputes faster and cheaper, expanding notice to mediate to many disputes except family law.
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Canada
Andrew Potter
Law and Equity Act
B.C
Logging Contractors Meet at 2000 Spring Seminar
The 2000 Spring Logging Contractors seminar welcomed over 100 CFP Woodlands logging, road construction, maintenance and hauling contractors and their employees. Monday June 12 featured talks by Fazekas Cox Sangstad and Jukes with officials Neagle Dahr and McGuire in attendance. Topics covered certification quality environment and safety. Training sessions continued through Thursday with networking opportunities and a concurrent golf tournament.
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Canfor
CFP Woodlands
Tony Fazekas
Grace Cox
Greg Sangstad
Warren Jukes
Ministry of Forests
George Neagle
Ken Dahr
WCB
Jim McGuire
Gas prices surge in Peace region boosting drilling bets
Natural gas costs rise sharply in the Peace with heating bills doubling over three years, affecting seniors in older homes. Yet northeastern B C may see up to 1300 wells drilled this year, nearly double 1998’s 652, bringing jobs and higher revenues, including a potential province wide revenue surge toward a billion dollars.
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B.C
Province of
British Columbia
Fair Share renegotiation urged for municipal funds
Local governments rely on services for the gas and oil industry but cannot levy property taxes due to remote well heads. A Memorandum of Understanding with the Province provides 12 million annually through 2008, to be reviewed in 2002/03. Residents fear higher home heating costs and seek revenue fairness as drilling activity expands.
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Peace River
North America
Energy
Dan Miller
Oil and Gas Commission
B.C
Weisgrbr
Pris
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District of
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Harry P. Mueller
Finance
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