BC ties non profits to court in LNG act overhaul
Environmental groups fear new Section 99 of the proposed Societies Act allows any person or corporation to sue a registered society over public interest concerns. Critics say the clause could bankrupt or silence environmental nonprofits by enabling lawsuits from oil and gas interests and supporters of LNG development. Public comment closed Oct 15, 2014 as the ministry reviews the act, with a draft tabled for the legislature.
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Victoria
Ministry of Finance
Sandy Garossino
Clark
Enbridge
Kinder Morgan
ExxonMobil
Koch
Encana
Chevron
Sinopec
Suncor
BC Lng
Garossino
Huffington Post
September Highlights From a Northern BC Community
A September roundup covers events in Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge. It notes the International Day of Peace celebrations and the opening of a human sundial in Peace Park, the discontinuation of the Dawson Creek Beautification Committee, UNESCO Geopark designation for Tumbler Ridge, and public input on northern electoral boundaries. It also mentions speed reader boards near Pouce Coupe Elementary School, funded by the Larry Fynn Foundation, and upcoming legislative session in Victoria with contact details for constituents.
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Peace Park
Dawson Creek
Edna McPhail
Tumbler Ridge
North America
BC Electoral Boundaries Commission
Beebc.ca
Larry Fynn
Vil
Pouce Coupe
Larry
Highway 2
B.C
Cindy
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Fin.gov
Be.ca
Fcsp
Canadian Conservation
Medicalert.ca
Usalo Clinic Inc
Adrianna Salo, DD
R.D
10Th Street
Unesco
Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation
The
Independent
Saat Bros
Chetwyndecho
Mike Bernier
Chetwynd B.C
50 Avenue
Echo
Naomi Larsen