Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Regional News Wrap - April 4th edition

In Quesnel:

* City of Quesnel taxpayers' will see a 3.3% increase to their annual property taxes - read here
* Ind. Cariboo-North MLA Bob Simpson looks at Ottawa's proposal to streamline their environmental assessment process - read here.  Meanwhile - he outlines his work plans for April/May which you can read here

In Williams Lake:

* Cariboo Regional District taxpayers' will see a hike of 1.9% to their property taxes - read here
* City of Williams Lake taxpayers' will see a hike of 3.0% to their property taxes - read here
* Increased HandyDART service in Williams Lake - read here
* Marilyn Baptiste: Gov't/Industry pushing us towards roadblocks - read here
* $13.3 million of real estate sold in Williams Lake area to date in 2012 - read here
* Local SPCA presented info at last night's WL Council Mtg - read here

In 100 Mile House:

* Revelstoke Grizzlies Society working to keep hockey team in Revelstoke, rather than move them to 100 Mile - read here meanwhile local in 100 Mile hope for a Junior B hockey team - read here
* Public Input sought for zoning changes for local trailer park - read here
* Land base users speak to NDP's Lana Popham - read here
* Youth Employment Services looks for applicants - read here
* South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce Board looks ahead - read here
* Look at Federal Budget - read here
*  Want to become an ESS (Emergency Social Services) volunteer in South Cariboo? - read here
* South Cariboo Health Foundation partners with Save On Foods - read here
* Federal Politicians need to 'Lead By Example' - read here
* BC Greens: Different approach on Bill 22/BC Education needed - read here
* Andreee D'Andrea of Maple Ridge says ind. review of the MP Pension Plan needed - read here
* Jennifer Raifteiri-McArdle of 108 Mile Ranch says Dog Etiquette needed in 'Walker Valley' - read here

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