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Councils want B.C. to create more tools to address public safety concerns

Province urged to help cities combat public disorder with a Community Safety Act
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A letter calling on the province to protect citizens in the face of “criminal activity and social disorder” by enacting a Community Safety Act is making the rounds of B.C. city council chambers.

The letter was written by Fort St. John Mayor Lilia Hansen on behalf of her council, sent to Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth and cc’ed to municipal councils around B.

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Alistair Taylor

About the Author: Alistair Taylor

I have been editor of the Campbell River Mirror since 1989. Our team takes great pride in serving our community.
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