Landowners Face Cleanup Duty Under Waste Management Act
The amendment makes owners or occupiers liable to comply with regional waste manager orders if pollutants are or were on their land. They may need to fund remedial work including stopping pollution and environmental cleanup. Penalties include fines up to 300000 and up to six months in jail.
Penalties For Tree Spiking Under British Columbia Bill 35
British Columbia introduces Forest Amendment Act 1990 Bill 35 creating offences for tree spiking and possessing hazardous objects with intent to spike. It also prohibits soliciting funds for such acts. Penalties start at a $2000 fine or six months in jail, rising to $10000 and three years if injury or property damage exceeds $1000.
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CARES Environp Lunches Promote Waste Reduction
A community message urges garbageless lunch habits using lunchboxes reusable bags and thermoses. It highlights composting uneaten food and home scraps while noting waxed paper reuse. The Chetwynd Recycling Society meets last Thursday monthly at 7 pm at Northern Lights College with contact Jan at 788 2931.
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