Budget committee explores ideas to shift priorities in BC
A Liberal majority committee gathered public input for next Februarys budget and issued dozens of recommendations to Finance Minister Mike de Jong. The panel flagged underfunded education and proposed stable funding, higher postsecondary grants, and cheaper student loans while noting tax increase desires. It also urged poverty relief reviews and changes to the property transfer tax to aid first time buyers, amid ongoing budget balance constraints.
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Chetwynd’s future growth and clinic plans spark town vision
Mayor Merlin Nichols outlines progress on the clinic opposite the post office and envisions further development including new acres ready for entrepreneurial, stylish professionals to complement medical services. He questions what businesses fit with the area, whether Chetwynd can support them, and how to start building as the town comes of age with paving, greenery, and connected facilities.
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Environmental scientists and mining in British Columbia
To the Editor, environmental scientists belong with geologists and operators in modern mining in B C. Resource extraction must be careful, yet tapping minerals supports job creation and provincial royalty revenue. Royalty income funds health care and education, and low taxes rely on natural resources. Reasonable people see value in protection alongside development and wonder why critics oppose any resource activity.
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