Wednesday, November 8th
- A Public Spaces Bylaw was brought to the table this week at the Peace River Town Governance and Priorities Meeting.
The guideline would include rules on camping in public areas, and would allow the RCMP or Peace Officer to assist with removal of encampments around town. - A TOPR Roadside Memorial Policy was also brought to the table this week.
The guideline would recognize the need to allow grieving family and friends to respectfully honor a victim’s memory, but would also provide direction on the memorials placement, maintenance, and how long they can remain in place. - The Town of Peace River is holding an “Active Transportation Plan” Community Engagement Session at the Baytex today from 4-8.
It’s phase two of the process of connecting the entire town, to improve access to all areas of the community. - Canada’s tech community is applauding a move by the Alberta government to allow for more workers to use the title “software engineer”.
Premier Danielle Smith’s government introduced a bill that would allow for broader user of the descriptor, one that is commonly used in the tech industry but not by Alberta’s professional engineers. - Decade-high number of black bears killed by B.C. Conservation Officers.
They say food and habitat loss due to wildfires contributed to bears being driven into urban areas. - Oil drops to three month low, due to demand concerns.
Brent $80, WTI $75. - Patrick Dempsey named People’s Sexiest Man Alive.
Says “Finally, I’ve always been the bridesmaid”. - Maren Morris discussed her decision to leave Country Music (on Jimmy Fallon last night).
Says she’s following Taylor Swift and branching into Pop Music. - Only 3 games in the NHL tonight, but two of them are on Sportsnet.
Ottawa @ Toronto 5:00 (SNW) & LA @ Vegas 8:00 (SN360) - Canada vs USA Women’s Hockey Rivalry Season starts tonight on TSN!
Game 1 is in Arizona, coverage starts at 7:30. - Toronto Raptors battle the Dallas Mavs at 6:30.
The Raps have started the season 3-4.
