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CITY OF ARMSTRONG PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Union HAIR DONATION reaches new deal
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 892 of the Local Government Act, a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City of Armstrong, 3570 Bridge Street, Armstrong, BC on April 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to hear representations on the following matters: City of Armstrong Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 1693
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Coldstream union members have inked out a new deal. The District of Coldstream and members of CUPE Local 626, representing approximately 35 employees, have ratified a two-year collective agreement. The new agreement is in effect from Jan. 1, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2013 and includes wage increases of 1.5 per cent in each year of the two-year agreement. The agreement also includes minor adjustments to existing benefits and improved language throughout the agreement. ““It is our belief that the agreement reflects a fair balance between the needs of our employees and today’s economic realities,” said Mike Stamhuis, chief administrative officer.
This bylaw proposes to amend the text of the Residential Medium Density Single Family (R.1-A) zone to allow the minimum lot size of the property legally described as Lot 2, Section 31, Township 4, Kamloops (formerly Osoyoos) Division Yale District, Plan KAP83877, located at 2880 Burns Avenue, Armstrong BC, to be reduced from 420 m2 to 303 m2. This amendment is requested in order to permit a two lot single family residential subdivision.
PHOTO SUBMITTED
Kassidy SchaperKotter had 10 inches of her hair cut off and she donated it to the Canadian Cancer Society. Her hair will be used to make wigs for children fighting cancer. She had her haircut at Cherz Barber Shop.
All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by this bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the above bylaw. The proposed bylaw may be inspected at the of¿ce of the City of Armstrong through to April 23, 2012 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. No submissions to Council will be received following conclusion of the Public Hearing. Patti Ferguson, CMC Administrator
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WHAT IS THE ELECTRONICS PRODUCTS RECYCLING ASSOCIATION (EPRA) PROGRAM AND WHAT DOES IT DO?
WHERE CAN I FIND A RETURN-IT COLLECTION SITE AND WHAT KIND OF ELECTRONICS CAN I RECYCLE?
EPRA is a national not-for-profit extended producer responsibility association program that was previously run by ESABC. They have contracted Encorp Pacific to deliver the stewardship program under the Return-It™ Electronics brand in BC. Together, regulated electronics are managed and recycled in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. The program also prevents regulated electronics from ending up in landfills or being illegally shipped to developing countries.
You can find more than 125 Return-It Collection Sites at return-it.ca/electronics/locations. And for a full list of accepted electronics, visit return-it.ca/electronics/products. Get ready. New products are being added to the Return-It Electronics program on July 1st, 2012.