Metal theft law to protect public safety, infrastructure

BC Government introduces legislation to protect law abiding citizens and property. "Tracking scrap metal sales across B.C. will help to deter copper thieves, protect 911 emergency service, prevent theft-related power outages and save utilities, municipalities and taxpayers millions of dollars a year, under proposed legislation to be introduced today." See full story here.

Province could override local pesticide rules, says committee chair

Province could override local pesticide rules, says committee chair

"The province actually could, if it chose to do so, stop local governments from dealing with what is supposed to be, I think, a provincial issue," 

Kootenay East MLA and recently appointed chair Bill Bennett told the special committee on cosmetic pesticide use last week.