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Property taxes in Houston is raising an average of 2.7 percent in 2014. With the closure of Houston Forest Products starting in May, the District of Houston draft budget is making up for the loss of $525,000 in tax revenue in 2015, but doing it gradually 2014 to 2018. William Wallace, Director of Finance, said the District transition plan includes significant cost cutting by the District in 2014, and raising $100,000 more in property taxes every year for the next five years. With an average 2.7 percent increase across the board, residential tax increases will bring in $42,500 and heavy industry $42,250. The other increases cover the rest, including major utility companies with $7,250 and other businesses with
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The annual GEMS SoupFest was a hit: Packed with over 400 people, the event raised $4,095 which the GEMS girls club will divide between GEMS Girls Club Africa and the GEMS Esther School in Zambia, Houston Love by the Bowl soup kitchen, the Houston Food Bank, the Houston Hospice Society and Rough Acres Bible Camp. Above are Abbi, Becky, Kailee and Jordyn serving soup to the hundreds of guests who filed past. See page 6 for more.
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$7,000. The District plans to increase taxes close to three percent each year for the next five years to bring their budget back into balance following the HFP closure, Wallace said. He says two bylaws factored into the draft budget and how tax increases were set. The first bylaw states that taxes on business and industry should show fairness and equity (Bylaw 1036, Sch. C Objective). See TAXES on Page 3
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“Northern Gateway is taking extraordinary measures to ensure marine safety—reducing tanker speeds on British Columbia’s north coast is just one.” - Chris Anderson, Master Mariner, Lead Marine Advisor, Northern Gateway Project
Northern Gateway has proposed tanker-related safety measures designed to maintain safe vessel transportation. These measures, together with lower tanker transit speeds in the coastal channels, not only reduce the risk of marine incidents, they also minimize potential adverse effects on the marine mammal environment. ACTING ON EXPERT ADVICE Northern Gateway has consulted with many of the top experts in Canada and the world, including Chris Anderson who, as a Master Mariner and seafarer, has over 50 years of experience including the development of port and terminal facilities in British Columbia’s coastal waters and internationally. Acting on the advice of a team of experts, Northern Gateway committed to a vessel transit speed range from 8 to 12 knots. Anderson says, “Reducing vessel transit speeds through a confined channel to within this range allows improved response from our escort tugs, substantially reducing the risk of a navigational incident, while maintaining safe vessel operation.”
initiatives that was put forward by Northern Gateway. As Anderson puts it, “Project-related vessels are capable of speeds of 15 to 16 knots. Many other oceangoing vessels can travel at even higher speeds. Northern Gateway is committed to reducing vessel speeds by as much as half that as an added measure of prevention.” GOING EVEN FURTHER TO ENSURE MARINE SAFETY In addition to reducing tanker speeds, Northern Gateway has committed to the use of two escort tugs for every loaded tanker associated with the Project, with one tug being tethered at all times. According to Anderson, “In the event of a mechanical issue, the tethered escort tugs can take over steering and braking which greatly reduces the risk of an incident occurring. This commitment will also help protect British Columbia’s north coast.”
BEYOND WHAT’S REQUIRED The commitment to reducing transit speeds is not a regulatory requirement, but one of many voluntary marine safety
ENDORSED AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS The Joint Review Panel’s endorsement of the Northern Gateway Project came after a rigorous, scientific review of the evidence, including Gateway’s precautionary approach to vessel speeds and escort tug standards. Northern Gateway is working hard to meet all of the final conditions set out by the Panel, the same way they are working to meet the five conditions set out by the Province of British Columbia. Northern Gateway is committed to doing everything possible in order to build a safer, better project.
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Arno Kopecky, author of The Oil Man and the Sea will be at the Houston Public Library sharing stories and images from BC’s Great Bear Rainforest Tues, March 25 at 7 p.m. in the Canfor Room. Part investigative reporting, part environmental travelogue, The Oil Man and the Sea weaves ecology and culture into a powerful work of adventure and politics. Houston Cutloose Quilters meet March 29 for a Quilters Day-Out in the Houston Library’s Canfor room. Call Mary at 845-2668 or Pam at 845-2573 for more info. Houston Secondary 8th Annual Arts Fair, Wed. April 9 from 6-8 pm at Houston Secondary School. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy this showcase of student work and performance in all curriculum areas. Houston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup Kitchen is now open, serving homemade soup in two different seatings, 11-12 and 12-1 on Wednesdays. The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Mon. of the month is Executive, 4th Mon. is General Meeting. Houston Secondary School - webpage: http:// hssweb.sd54.bc.ca
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he B.C. legislature was briefly thrust into the spotlight last week, on talk shows and twitter. No, it wasn’t the B.C. Liberals pushing legislation to allow industrial “research” for things like pipeline routes in provincial parks, or the debate on sanctioned wolf and grizzly kills. It was muffins. More specifically, “free” muffins in a newly relocated MLA lounge, with said muffin rack installed at a cost of $733. This was portrayed as part of a spending spree by Richmond East MLA Linda Reid, elected Speaker last summer. In fact it’s just the latest phase of a strikingly expensive refit to provide wheelchair access, which Reid has championed. The new MLA lounge replaces a seldom-used one at the top of steep stairs high in the 1898 structure. The new lounge is served by a ramp near the chamber exit to another under-used room in the library, and equipped with big-screen TVs to follow proceedings. Everything is expensive, from matching ornate woodwork to upgrades on plumbing and wiring. But the public, conditioned by media to expect corruption, would rather be outraged about free muffins. Prior to this, MLAs had to troop down to the basement dining room to put muffins and coffee on their expense accounts, or have an assistant fetch them. There are access issues in the dining room too, a fact more difficult to ignore with several officials elected to serve using their wheelchairs. A costly new outside access ramp assisted Kenny Michell, who visited last week to tell his harrowing story of the Burns Lake sawmill explosion that nearly burned him to death in 2012 and left him in a wheelchair. The NDP brought a delegation of survivors and family members of the dead from sawdust explosions in Burns Lake and Prince George. They supported the opposition’s demand for an independent inquiry, although their own demands ranged from counselling for wives to seeing punishment for alleged negligence. The scandal pushed in this story is that some evidence was not protected by WorkSafeBC and wouldn’t have been admissible in court. Prosecutors also said they had enough evidence for charges, but the companies would be able to show “due diligence” that would likely result in acquittal. This means that the explosion risk of extra-dry dust and air wasn’t fully grasped by mill operators or WorkSafeBC. All B.C. mills are now subject to more scrutiny, and this fall a coroner’s inquest will call witnesses to explore lessons to learn. A note on pipelines. This may seem like a scandal to residents fretting about the possibility of the 60-year-old Trans Mountain pipeline, or one of several proposed gas pipelines, intruding on a park. It’s not as well known that Trans Mountain completed a major twinning and upgrading project on the Alberta side in 2008. It crosses Mount Robson Provincial Park and Jasper National Park, without incident or scandal to date.
Goodbye winter, hello spring I love the four seasons, and the one I look forward to the most is spring. With all its wonderful qualities, my anticipation of it intensifies since it directly follows winter. Yes, the snow is beautiful, but being cold isn’t my thing. Thursday, March 20 is the first official day, and I’m looking forward to the fresh start. My husband laughs when I say stuff like that, because I’m constantly seeing fresh starts. “The first of the new year, new month, new week, new moon,” he said. “Everything’s a fresh start with you.” Not everything. But I’ll admit to resetting my start button quite frequently, and the first day of my favourite season provides an excellent reason to
push it again. Everything becomes so alive at this time of year. The sun shines longer, the flowers begin to bloom, the birds start to chirp and people seem to smile more than ever. “They’re happy because they’re not too hot and they’re not too cold,” my ten-year-old daughter explained. “It’s the perfect amount of degrees in the spring.” Well, it’s definitely the ideal temperature in my opinion, and the warmer weather inspires me to get outside. Even something as simple as a walk by the lake can be a glorious time to breathe in the fresh air and recharge my energy level. “Are you setting any new season’s resolutions?” my friend
asked me during a recent hike. New season’s resolutions? I’ve never heard of such a thing. But, sure. Why not? I’m always up for a little self review, and an organized date to clarify my goals is right up my alley. Especially after the challenging winter I just had. Benefitting from the outdoors will be one of my intentions. Being an obsessive workaholic, I haven’t always been very good at living in the moment. Connecting with nature can help with that. Doing things I enjoy and spending time with people I love can help with that as well. One of those people I love is my dad, yet spending time with him is difficult since we live a four hour drive from one an-
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other. Becoming more like him will continue to be one of my other goals, though. A natural optimist, his warm, colourful personality and sunny disposition actually reminds me of spring. He would probably laugh at that comparison and make a joke about being no spring chicken, but he’s almost 67 and still acts like a big happy kid who’s just thrilled to be alive every day. He’s a firm believer that happiness doesn’t come from having the best of everything, but making the best of everything we have, and for that reason, and others, he’s always been a fantastic role model. The older I become, the more I recognize that. I can’t say I’m naturally like he is, but he’s
On a brighter note Lori Welbourne one of the reasons I’ve been writing this column and discovering different ways to be more positive over the last five years. Life can get messy, dark and painful at times, there’s just no escaping that. But as the old proverb says: “No matter how long the winter - spring is sure to follow.” And, now, here it comes, bringing all the joys of the season with it.
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“For the Catholic Church it’s the season of lent to prepare us to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. It’s a season of new birth.”
“It represents a change, renewal, a time of looking forward... and it means a dirty pickup truck.”
“Spring break and time off school. Time to play outside and jump on the trampoline.”
“No more ice. I like the change of seasons and the grass and flowers. I welcome spring!”
Letters are welcomed up to a maximum of 250 words. Letters are subject to editing for clarity, brevity and legality. All letters must include the writer’s name, daytime telephone number and hometown for verification purposes. Anonymous, or pen names will not be permitted. Not all submissions will be published. Letters may be e-mailed to: editor@houstontoday.com, faxed to: 250-847-2995 or mailed to: P.O. Box 899, Houston B.C., V0J 1Z0.
Editor A new recycling opportunity in Houston
Have you ever wonder what happens to your garbage once it hits Knockholt landfill? If it’s food scraps, paper or anything biodegradable it will break down and decompose. But what about the plastic? That is just going to sit there for hundreds of years blocking
water from flowing where it needs to go and leaching toxins into the ground. Sure you can recycling your pop bottles and milk jugs but there is so much more that still goes to the landfill. There is a solution! Healthy Options for People and the Earth
Society (aka HOPE) of farmer’s market fame is not just about running a farmer’s market in the summer. We are passionate about reducing, reusing and recycling our waste as well. That is why we have signed up with Terracycle to bring new life
to things that could not otherwise be recycled. Right now we are collecting coffee bags and sending them to Terracycle to be turned into plastic “wood” to make picnic tables and other plastic products. Any size or brand coffee
bag is acceptable and Houston Recycling has agreed to collect them for us so it is as easy as bringing your empty coffee bags in when you recycle your pop cans. Last year we collected Chocolate Bar wrappers, but Terracycle is not accepting
these any more, so we are no longer collecting them. (Please do not bring them to the depot). For more information or to arrange pick up of bags you have collected please contact us at healthyoptions4houston@ gmail.com and make
sure you “like” our facebook page at www.facebook.com/ healthyoptions4houston to find out when we add a new product onto our collection roster. Stay tuned and get recycling! - Submitted by HOPE
Business alliance to battle MMBC recycling fees By Jeff Nagel Black Press
An alliance of business groups opposed to the new Multi Material BC recycling system are demanding the province halt the planned May 19 launch and go back to the drawing board. MMBC, an industry stewardship group, is poised to take responsibility for curbside blue box collection – with more containers and material types collected than before – while charging businesses for the recycling of the packaging and paper they generate. But it’s been in a bitter fight with small business groups that complain they are set to pay punishingly high fees, which will
then be passed on to consumers. The battle took a new turn Monday, when the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and eight other associations launched a campaign in B.C. newspapers and online at rethinkitbc.ca to amplify the pressure on Victoria. CFIB provincial affairs director Mike Klassen predicted job losses and some business closures as a result of the MMBC regulations and fees. “This is public policy run amok,” he said. “We are asking British Columbians to talk to the B.C. government to push the pause button on its reckless and red tapeladen program.” B.C. Agriculture Council vice-chair Stan Vander Waal
said farmers can’t readily stop packaging strawberries and blueberries in plastic clamshells, because retailers insist that’s what consumers want. “We have to wear the cost,” he said, adding MMBC fees will cost his Chilliwack farm $60,000 to $100,000 a year. “It goes directly against growing agriculture.” C a n a d i a n N e w s p a p e r Association chairman Peter Kvarnstrom, who is publisher of a paper in Sechelt, warned the the new system will be “catastrophic” to B.C. community and daily newspapers, resulting in job losses in an already challenged industry and reduced service to communities. The opposition groups say they support the aim of
the program – to make generators of packaging pay to recycle it – but they dispute the fees and say multinational consumer goods firms like Unilever and Walmart control MMBC and are manipulating it to their benefit, not that of local businesses. Most of the fees for container waste are double or even quadruple what businesses in Ontario pay to a similar agency. Newspapers say they face a $14-million-a-year bite out of their operations because of the 20 cents per kilogram they will pay on newsprint, compared to less than half a penny in Ontario. They contend a high proportion of newsprint is already recycled in B.C.
through blue boxes. Kvarnstrom said newspapers are considering options to create their own newsprint collection system – a move that could also deprive MMBC of newsprint revenue and undermine the program’s viability. Magazine industry reps also warned small B.C. magazines will pay not only for their own paper recycling, but will also effectively subsidize big U.S. magazines like Harper’s or Vogue that will be exempt from MMBC fees on magazines mailed into B.C. Printers predict some orders will shift to presses in the U.S. or Alberta to skirt the fees, costing jobs in B.C. MMBC managing director Allen Langdon said
MMBC’s higher fees are because they fully finance the program and ensure service for multi-family apartments and rural depots, in contrast to Ontario’s more limited focus on single-family homes. He said B.C.’s successful container deposit system also means there’s less recyclable material left here for container stewards to collect and sell, so fees have to be higher to cover the system costs. Langdon said no business is forced to join MMBC, adding groups like the newspaper industry are free to develop their own system. “If they think there’s a better way, I think it’s important they put it forward.” Environment Minister Mary Polak
said most businesses are exempt from the fees if they have under $1 million of retail sales, generate less than a tonne of material or operate out of a single retail outlet, while generators of one to five tonnes per year pay flat fees of $550 or $1,200. She said property taxpayers will save money because MMBC will now pay for recycling collection that local municipalities previously paid. “The City of Richmond will save $1.5 million a year, Nanaimo will save just over $900,000 a year and the list goes on,” Polak said. “This is about shifting the costs from the property taxpayer to the people who produce the packaging and printed paper.”
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Over 400 people crowded the HCS gym last Thursday for GEMS SoupFest, enjoying the soup smorgasbord and games. Above: Laura Mark and daughter Ann enjoy a visit with Teresa Oulton at SoupFest. Top right: Colton picks up a fresh cheese bun from GEMS servers Evaan and Amy. Left: Allison tries her hand at the Beanbag Toss. Right: Alyne gets her face painted by Nicole. Bottom right: Alyvia scores a basket in the Basketball Toss.
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On behalf of the Houston Fire Department and RCMP, we would like to thank the following organizations and individuals for donating prizes, cash, and time to make the first annual Guns and Hoses charity game a success.
Aurora Truck Centre and Towing Blast Pro Construction Ltd. Bulkley Valley Credit Union Bulkley Valley Financial Services Bulkley Valley Insurance Services Chamber of Commerce Community Futures Country Wide Printing and Stationery Country Wide Sports District of Houston Finning Home Hardware Houston Firefighters Association Houston Food Market Houston Minor Hockey Association Concession Jill Stanbridge 50/50 Donation
John Himech Logging Ltd. Lee’s Garden Lia Long - ReMax Margaret Letkeman Anthem Mikes Audio Video Monster Industries Paul Batley Advertising Pleasant Valley Cleaners Pleasant Valley Properties Prince George RCMP Detachment - Jerseys Referees - Blaine Stanyer and Deanna Bell Royal Bank Houston Branch Shelby Timms - Vybz Smithers RCMP Detachment Safety Bear Sullivan Motor Products
We also with to thank the players for making this game a fun family event and the community of Houston for supporting this charity game. THANK YOU!
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The Houston Fire Department and RCMP presented a cheque to Houston Search and Rescue for $4,132.65. The donation was the total raised through the Guns and Hoses Hockey Game in February. Above are RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose, Search and Rescue President Frank McDonald and Fire Chief Jim Daigneault.
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summer. The project is located between the Pleasant Valley Overhead four kilometres west of Houston and Wakefield Road 27 km east of Smithers, said
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a recent government news release. “This investment will improve safety for residents travelling between Smithers and Houston as well as
works by controlling spending and putting Canada on the road to balanced budgets in 2015. Balancing the budget protects our economy and keeps it strong. Economic Action Plan 2014* includes proposed investments in things that matter to Canadians like: • Enhanced broadband internet service for rural and Northern Canadians
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The Bulkley Valley Healthcare and Hospital Foundation is calling for application requesting funding. The area of representation is from Smithers to Topley.
• The New Horizons for Seniors Program • New measures to support apprentices in the trades • Improved and expanded snowmobile and recreational trails across the country
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commercial drivers,” said Nechako-Lakes MLA John Rustad. “Highway 16 is an important corridor for northern B.C. residents and industry alike, particularly as we move ahead with LNG development.” The $3.6 million contract was awarded to Green Roads Recycling Ltd. of Fernie in February, with work to begin mid-July. The project is expected to be complete in late September 2014. Resurfacing using the Hot-in-Place recycling method rehabilitates the road by heating the pavement to soften the asphalt, removing it and rejuvenating it, and then finally laying down recycled asphalt to pave on the roadway. Using the Hot-in-Place method not only saves time and resources, but greenhouse emissions are reduced helping decrease the environmental impact of road paving.
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Houston RCMP warn that a scam is circulating about income tax returns. RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose says the email scam is telling people that they’re entitled to a return of $452 in their 2013 income tax return, and in order to receive it they need to create a government gateway account where they fill out banking information. “That’s not how Canada Revenue Agency interacts with people,” Sgt. Rose said. He reminds people to be extra aware and careful about frauds, and not complete the form if they receive an email with a similar request. *** Police had a 9-1-1 hang up at 12:20 a.m. March 7. Sgt. Rose says a male and female were arguing and one was intoxicated. Police
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at 11:30 a.m. March 11. Sgt. Rose says a westbound vehicle was in the right turning lane when a vehicle slightly ahead changed lanes and cut off the vehicle in the right lane. Because of low speeds, both vehicles had only minor damage, under $1,000. No charges were laid. *** In the past seven days, police have dealt with three traffic complaints, one false alarm, one abandoned 9-1-1 call, and one bylaw complaint.
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The Houston Figure Skating Club spun out their season finales last Friday and Saturday. With grace and character the skaters put together great performances to the theme “What’s on T.V.” Top left: Savana Somerfeld. Above: Delainey Laroque, Mackenzie Chudyk, Katie Ball. Top right: Ryleigh Harmati. Right: Delainey Laroque. Bottom left to right: Brooke Gillies, Maggie Kenzle, and Katie Ball.
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Accounting Houston council budgets grant increase to Library & Tax Services By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
The District of Houston is budgeting for an $9,500 increase in their Library funding.
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“These are free services for those in the community that cannot afford to do other things,” - Councillor Michalle Jolly
The District funds 70 percent of the Houston Public Library budget through a$105,500 grant every year. On Dec. 12, 2013, the Library requested a $9,500 increase to deal with escalating costs and maintain their current programs. At that time, council declined the increase, lending the Library the services of Houston Grant Writer Valerie Anderson and planning to revisit the discussion. At a budget meeting last Tuesday, council discussed the request again. William Wallace, Director of Finance,
operations. There are grant opportunities, but pretty much all of those are for capital or one-time funding for things like books or adding a wing to the Library,” Wallace said. He added that it’s been three years since the Library asked for an increase, and the money they’re asking for simply covers cost escalations over those years. “It’s hard times,” said Councillor Rick Lundrigan. “We’re making cuts everywhere else. We’re working with less staff, and I think we’re going to have to hold the line,” said Mayor Bill
Holmberg. Councillor Michalle Jolly disagreed. “I think it’s the wrong place for us to be cutting. These are free services for those in the community that cannot afford to do other things,” she said. “We’re not cutting, we’re just not increasing,” Holmberg said. “Yeah, but then they can’t keep offering the services they have been because of the cost increases. “I think we need to
be able to offer those services to those that need it. “We’re all in the same boat, and there are people that are going through the same thing as the District,” Jolly said. “But if we give it to them, then we have to cut somewhere else,” Holmberg said. Wallace said he included the proposed increase in the draft base budget for the District last November, and the necessary cuts have
been made since then. He added that council is not obliged to do it just because it’s there. “Well, why don’t we leave it in there and see where it comes out in the final budget. If we have to start packing it a little in the end, then we’ll look at it then. “We’ll leave it in the base [budget] just for now… but don’t count on [the money yet, until we finish the budget process],” Holmberg said. The budget will be finalized May 6.
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HOPE forToday Saint Patrick
The story is told of a young man, living during the 400’s AD., named Patrick who was kidnapped from England by some Irish pirates. He was kept as a slave in Ireland. During this time of isolation and captivity, he called out to God and became a follower of Christ. After six years as a slave he escaped back to Britain and became educated in his Christian faith. During this time he was called by the Lord and compelled by the love of God, to go back to Ireland to bring the good news of Jesus to the Irish people. Many became followers of Jesus through the witness of this man and were freed from their bondage to pagan beliefs. Since that time, many traditions, superstitions, exaggerations and folklore have surrounded this man. Some observe the day by wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrocks, leprechauns, rumors of him ridding Ireland of snakes and many more unverified stories and legends are part of the myths surrounding St. Patrick’s Day. When reading about him, it seems obvious to me that Patrick had a genuine experience with God which changed him forever. It made him think of others more than himself and caused him to go back to his kidnappers to minister freedom through faith in Jesus Christ to them. His focus was on God and whatever God wanted of him. This is a wonderful story of the forgiveness, obedience and love that God brings to someone who has given oneself to Him. Yet it seems that Patrick’s genuine faith, the work of God in his life, is lost in the periphery. The One who called and changed Patrick is hardly mentioned when we remember the day. We tend to put emphasis on and glorify the event, the person, the time and place rather the person of Jesus Christ, who is the reason for it all. It seems this is so often the case in our walk here on this earth. Everything else seems to be more important than the One who really is most important. The Bible tells us Jesus is the only saviour. (John 14:6; Acts 4:12). He is the creator (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16). He is the One who holds everything together (Colossians 1:17). Even though we may know this, we still tend to put more emphasis on other things. Oh Lord, forgive us for forgetting you, cause us to keep our eyes on you, for only you can change us and lead us in the way everlasting. “For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.” Romans 11:36 NLT Submitted by Ken Penner Sponsored by Riverside Gardens
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While you’re not looking, this is what’s happening to BC’s world renowned recycling program.
Well, lookie here. One minute you have a perfectly good Blue Box recycling program. The next, something new and rather questionable is being put in its place. And they thought they’d get away with it right under your nose, without telling you or asking your opinion. That’s definitely not democracy in action. The BC Government, elected by us to represent our best interests, has decided to offload the costs of recycling to big multi-national corporations. To implement this new plan, they’ve set up an association that doesn’t really seem to hold the environment, local jobs, or the municipalities that run the Blue Box program, close to its heart.
Perhaps that’s why some of our local elected officials are using the word “scam” to describe how the new program is being set up. It’s also perhaps why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to jump on board. That’s gotta tell you something. Now it’s your turn to let Premier Christy Clark know what you think. Contact her today to say that dismantling an already-working recycling program to replace it with something that few people think will be as good, is a bad idea.
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