Northern areas push forward in recycling efforts
In Prince George, northern leaders Tom Benoit and Jim Martin argue progress in reducing waste aligns with rural conserve values. They cite local challenges like limited facilities, landfill regulation, and the need for manufacturer responsibility, including recyclable containers and end products, to meet provincial goals of cutting per person waste by half by 2000.
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Jim Martin
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Unemployment hits B C students hard say critics
Alan Horn reports Statistics Canada shows May to August student unemployment at 19 percent, up from 16.2, with Liberal critic Colin Hansen accusing Premier Glen Clark of failing youth. Government aides defend the rise as regional and long term, while districts note job declines tied to funding cuts and reduced challenge grants.
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Hansen
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Tary
Canada
Clark
NDP
Ron Poole
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