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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 2000
Page
3
Federal Environment Minister David Anderson unveiled a series of cleaner air initiatives for B C at Oct 10 meetings in Vancouver. The plan calls for regional air shed planning, stricter vehicle emissions by 2004 to 2009, industrial guidelines, and daily smog forecasts in 22 communities to help residents manage outdoor activity.
Canada outlines Action Plan 2000 to cut greenhouse gas emissions by about 65 megatonnes annually, aiming to meet Kyoto targets. Ottawa plans roughly $500 million in measures, pending Budget 2001 approval, with $850 million already spent since 1995. The plan targets transportation, energy, industry, buildings, forestry, agriculture, and international projects, covering over 90 percent of emissions.
Premier Dosanjh announced that Gordon Wilson will represent British Columbia in Softwood Lumber Agreement talks with the United States. The five year deal caps exports at 14.7 billion board feet and expires March 31, 2001, with widespread interest from public and forestry sectors due to potential economic impact.
A new 24 hour phone system informs crime victims in British Columbia about offender status changes. Run by BC Corrections victim notification unit, it covers provincial jail sentences under two years. Victims register to receive jail name and updates on day passes parole hearings and releases. Toll free 1 877 315 8822. National Parole Board serves federal offenders at 1 888 999 8828.
A family seeks public help after their large neutered Rottweiler was stolen eight kilometres east of Chetwynd on Highway 97 around 8 p.m. October 13. A $500 reward is promised for the safe return. Neighbours heard the dog yelp and saw a truck depart. Call 788-3790 with information.
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