Tuesday, November 8, 2011

WL News.... Nov 8th edition

* News on 2nd Review of "New Prosperity" mine proposal was swift and predictable - see here (Globe and Mail), here (The Province), here (Statement from Union of BC Indian Chiefs) and here (The Rush)


* Cariboo-North MLA Bob Simpson petitions for high-speed Internet in rural parts of his riding - see here
* Local residents march last Friday in support of 'Occupy' movement - see here
* CRD Area 'G' Director Al Richmond reflects what his next term will look like - see here
* Tribune columnist Diana French looks at Remembrance Day and why the WL Council candidates are not discussing an Economic Plan 'B' - see here
* Leona Charleyboy of 150 Mile says First Nations - take advantage of your right to vote in the Williams Lake local election - see here
* Bev Atkins says voters should get informed about the 17 local election candidates for WL City Council - see here

Finally - Bob Simpson, on his blog today, looks at the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and the fact Remembrance Day is Friday and whether or not we are treating Remembrance Day with the solemnity and seriousness that it deserves - see here

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