North oil patch wins new work standards rewrite
Changes to employment standards regulations to aid the oil and gas industry were welcomed in Fort St. John. Mayor Steve Thorlakson and local leaders praised the compromise, noting broader consensus that the rules are fair and workable. Industry groups said the North needs a North-made solution with flexibility for scheduling and potential regional harmonization with British Columbia.
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Glen Clark
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Peace region farmers press disaster claim in Prince George
Peace region farmers drive to Prince George to urge support from Agriculture Minister Corky Evans and Premier Glen Clark at the Jobs and Development summit. They cite crop losses from a dry spring and ongoing high insurance costs, urging reform of crop insurance and government recognition of farming's value.
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Corky Evans
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Gord Ouellette
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