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Zeballos Mayor Dies  


Ted Lewis, Mayor of Zeballos and a Strathcona Regional District Director died August 5, 2014 after a brief struggle with cancer.  Mr. Lewis was 58 years old.  Read more 

ALC Engagement Process Wrapping Up

   

There are just a few days left for local government input into the development of new regulations related to the Agricultural Land Commission Act. Local governments may provide written submissions prior to August 22, 2014 via email or by mail to: ALR Reg Consultation, PO Box 9120 Stn. Provincial Government, Victoria BC, V8W 9B4.   

Tank Car Consultation

 

Transport Canada has launched a stakeholder consultation on a proposal for a new class of tank cars for flammable liquids shipped by rail.  This proposal builds upon the decision made earlier this year to phase-out by May 1, 2017, the DOT - 111 cars built prior to 2011.  It also would require all tank cars used to ship flammable liquids in Canada to eventually meet the new tank car design being proposed.  Read more  

August 13, 2014
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