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City council resolutions endorsed AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter After a week-long conference, Quesnel City Council came back with all five of their resolutions endorsed. “I’m really glad some of these resolutions have actually made people stand up and take notice,” Coun. Laurey-Ann Roodenburg said, speaking to a resolution near to her heart – that of a national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women. “I don’t even believe this is an election issue – it’s the right thing to do. Coun. Ron Paull spoke to a resolution he is particularly passionate about, that of the elimination of door-to-door delivery by Canada Post. “I’m particularly proud of that resolution,” he said. The resolution states: WHEREAS Canada Post Corporation is in the process of eliminating door-to-door mail delivery as part of their ongoing program to increase postal rates and reduce postal services including the closure and downsizing of post offices and reduction of post office hours; AND WHEREAS door-to-door mail delivery is an essential utility service that positively contributes to the liveability and safety of Canadian neighbourhoods, especially for increasing populations of seniors, shut-ins and persons with mobility and accessibility challenges; AND WHEREAS Canada Post’s “super mail box” alternative to door-to-door mail delivery appears to be plagued with problems relating to criminal vandalism, theft, and general
public safety; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the UBCM calls upon the Federal Government to reverse the decision to eliminate door-to-door mail delivery and to properly consult with local governments and citizens in general relative to the continuation of door-to-door mail delivery and other levels of postal service that are expected and required in Canada. Two other resolutions Paull spoke to were calling for the reinstatement of assistance from ICBC for windshield rock repair and notification of candidates in a local government election. Coun. Scott Elliott, who has spoken out on the UK company Reckitt Benckiser purchasing Cariboo farmland for carbon credits, said he was happy to bring the issue further forward. “With concerns mentioned repeatedly on this, we were able to bring those issues forward to the Official Opposition Standing Committee on Agriculture,” he said, noting they were “very receptive.” Elliott also noted the need to nail down the “moratorium” the company announced while reviewing the strategy after the controversy following their purchase. Mayor Bob Simpson said he focused his time on ministerial meetings, highlighting education, health, affordable housing, the annual allowable cut and industry and “expedited” transition planning. “We had some really interesting conversations that will help council with its strategic planning next month,” he said. For full resolutions check out, www.ubcm.ca
22nd Quesnel Women’s Fall Challenge Sunday, October 4, 2015
Half Marathon, 10 km walk or run, 5 km walk or run
Register: at the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre or online at http://qwfc.wordpress.com
Every child matters An orange symbol is tied to a wreath during Orange Shirt Day, Wednesday at LeBourdais Park.
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2015 Business Excellence Awards
Saturday, October 24th, 2015
Quesnel Seniors Centre Tickets available at the Quesnel Visitor Centre $50.00/each