Hudson's Hope bans spring burning by council decision
Hudson's Hope council approved banning spring burning within town limits and will not issue burning permits. Alderman Gwen Johansson cited chronic valley fires from Hudson's Hope to Fort St John while some members warned enforcement will be tough. Mayor Ab Summer and others argued wood burning vs plastic and noted existing bylaw limits. Public health concerns from burning lawn waste spurred action. some aldermen urged immediate enforcement by bylaw. Forestry permits for brush burning remain available through the Ministry.
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Sam Kosolowsky
Hudson’s
Ald
Kosolowsky
Ministry of Forestry
Hydro ad urges careful power use during storms
A BC Hydro public message asks residents to use electricity wisely amid storm conditions. It notes challenges in supplying power, weather impacts on reservoirs, and rising demand from 150,000 new customers in five years, urging environmental caution and prudent consumption.
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