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This past week I have heard from constituents expressing their outrage over recent events involving four Senators and the former Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister’s Office. Firstly, I hope the actions of these few individuals don’t lead you to paint all Senators with the same brush. We are fortunate to have Senators like Nancy Greene Raine who are dedicated to serving the people of British Columbia and Canada with integrity and honour.
In regards to the recent allegations, all taxpayers are rightfully intolerant of any abuse of their hard earned dollars, and this case is no different. I am equally frustrated and unhappy with these allegations of abuse of public funds. I am troubled that Parliament is constrained by a set of legislative rules that do not allow us to remove someone from public office for a breach of trust. However, if someone is in contravention of the law there are a number of actions that can be taken.
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Dear Editor,
Independent candidate Gary Young, speaking at a recent all-candidates meeting, has made incorrect statements with respect to the New Prosperity Gold-Copper Project.
Mr. Young is wrong to suggest the project will harm Fish Lake. The truth is that Fish Lake and its trout population will be protected during all phases of mine operations. There will be no harmful impact to Fish Lake.
Couponing contagious in the Cariboo
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Dear Welcome to Williams Lake,
I just wanted to give you a bit of an update. After the release of the article ('Cariboo couponing group invites new members to save money') on April 9th, we had 12 new members sign up that same day, and another three new members in the following days. So, a total of 15 new members!
I'm very excited about the exposure your article provided our group and hope that we will be able to encourage more locals to use coupons.
One of the new members has contacted me directly asking for some tutoring in setting up a binder and acquiring coupons. I have yet to meet with the member, but we are arranging a time to get together.
Thank-you again.
Shelby (Couponpunk) Philpotts
Williams Lake, BC
Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society voices concerns about the New Properity Mine proposal
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The Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society (CCCS) would like to give an environmental perspective on the proposed Prosperity Mine project. The following points are brought forward by CCCS Director Bill Lloyd, and cover some of our concerns. Environmental concerns surrounding the Taseko Mines New Prosperity Project
- Environmental Review Process – This proposed mine has already failed an exhaustive review process costing the taxpayers of this province millions of dollars. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Authority’s Panel examined input from many stakeholder groups, the public and the Company, and has ruled that the environmental impact would be too great for the mine to be approved. It also judged that an alternate plan, which forms the basis of the current “New Prosperity” proposal, presents an even greater environmental threat. Taseko has submitted two Environmental Impact Statements in support of “New Prosperity”; the most recent was returned to them with a 77-page list of issues that had not been adequately addressed.
Loose and roaming dogs pose many dangers
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Dear Editor,
Twice this week I have received reports of dogs deceased on the edge of the road. Both had owners who later called to see if their precious pet had been found and brought to the SPCA. It then became my job to break the unwanted news that a dog, fitting the description of theirs was found deceased.
It breaks my heart -- I can only image the grief these people must feel.
As manager at the Williams Lake Branch of the BC SPCA and working closely with our local vets, I have witnessed too many injuries. I have seen first hand the agony and pain a dog endures from the accident, during surgery and while recovering. We've seen broken legs, road rash so bad the skin is just gone, broken skulls and hips, and the worse possible, a lifeless body in the ditch.

(Please note: The dog in this photo is sleeping, not deceased.)
Cariboo miner says flawed report lacks practical field experience
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Here is my response to the story in the news on Cariboo mining.
Much of the report generated by the environment staff was indeed flawed, considering they used reports from the Bullion Pit Mine, that hasn't operated since the 1940s, as well other mining operations from that era.
Though it is also true to say there have been problems with some placer operations, and there are some easy to see reasons for this,
(A) Shortage of Mines Inspectors, lack of departmental funding in regards to industry.
The South Lakeside Drive saga continues
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Dear Editor;
The traffic flow from South Lakeside Drive to Highway 20, before the fire hall was built and the changes to the road were made, was at a maximum for safety.
This was before the traffic light and road changes were made at the South Lakeside intersection. It worked like a four-way stop before the traffic light was installed.
From the light on South Lakeside Drive and Hodgson Road, for the next tenth of a kilometre there are eight possible left-hand turns into businesses; only one has a left turn signal light. All B-Trains, chip trucks, high-boys, flat deck trucks must stop on the roadway to wait for traffic to clear to make a left hand turn, piling up traffic behind them. The more traffic into Walmart will mean a longer wait time to turn left. This is unworkable.
Learning to be a leader, a mother, a sister and a friend
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Dear Editor,
I would like to share with you my journey into recovery. I am 29 years old and a single mom of two beautiful children.
Ten months ago, I was living a life of chaos and destruction. I would lie, cheat, steal, and sell my body for soul for drugs. I was horrified of life, trying to escape by all means possible. I was on my way out and heading their fast. I had lost everyone and everything that I loved. Desperate and lost, I needed help before it was too late.
Facebook works hard as a 'virtual' searcher in case of missing boy
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I don't know Eddie William, nor do I live in Williams Lake (anymore), but I must say that because of your posts, I saw his photo all over my Facebook page instantly, and began praying that someone would find him.
I have a son myself, and couldn't imagine what it would be like if one day he just didn't come home. All that to be said, as I read through the posts on the 'Williams Lake News and Events' Facebook page earlier today, and saw how apparently-random strangers were out looking for him; checking in their sheds, and their yards ... it made me cry.
I am so happy to hear that he has been found, and I hope he is alright.
I wanted to say that everything (Got News Network Inc.) posts, gets out there, and works. So, if you're ever unsure if your small act of posting a photo, sharing local news, or simply advertising is helping the city of Williams Lake -- just know that it will always reach me.
Keep up the amazing work.
Meagan LeDrew
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