Hudson's Hope cautions on electricity deregulation in BC
The District of Hudson's Hope responds to a BC Utilities Commission review on deregulating electric utilities. Councillor Gwen Johansson urges cautious changes to protect jobs at BC Hydro, ensure service to sparsely populated areas, and consider cross subsidies and true cost accounting across generation, transmission, and distribution. The report also flags environmental issues and the Uneconomic Extension Program.
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B.C. Hydro
B.C
Johansson
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WCB Fines Three Local Firms for Violations
The Workers' Compensation Board lists three area companies on its November December penalties. Clearec Bros Excavating Ltd. and Shotz Masonry Ltd. were fined 3500 each for excavation violations while Ace Vegetation Control Service Ltd. in Hudson's Hope paid 4500 for a tree fall related violation. The press release notes typical fines 1500 to 4000 for moderate risk and 7000 to 30000 for fatal or severe injury cases, with 410 penalties totaling 2.3 million issued to September.
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Workers’ Compensation Board
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Clearec Bros Excavating Ltd
Shotz Masonry Ltd
Ace Vegetation Control Service Ltd
Hudson’s Hope
W.C.B. Safety and Hygiene
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