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Eby promises 'some of the toughest rules in North America' on AI data centres and watershed protection
Eby said the plan keeps a $30 million watershed fund and would bring data centres under the Water Sustainability Act.
- On Saturday, Oct 10, NDP Leader David Eby promised "some of the toughest rules in North America" for AI data centres and watershed protection at a Comox Valley campaign stop. He prioritized British Columbians over big tech firms.
- Cumberland resident Meaghan Cursons emphasized urgent protection needs, noting that Comox Valley reservoir levels are at their lowest in 60 years. She stressed the importance of managing local drinking water systems and land.
- Eby announced a $30 million investment into the Watershed Security Fund and plans to include data centres under the Water Sustainability Act. He also pledged to advance the 30 x 303 nature protection plan, conserving 30 per cent of land.
- Conservative leader Lorne Doerksen should drop campaign director Katy Merrifield for anti-Islamic social media posts, Eby urged, following his own action dropping Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate Joachim Agou last week. He called on the party to live by its own words against hate.
- The National Council of Canadian Muslims condemned Merrifield's comments as "Islamophobic," noting this follows offensive remarks about Pakistanis and Palestinians by another candidate. Merrifield removed the posts, attributing her anger to personal trauma rather than faith.
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Eby promises 'some of the toughest rules in North America' on AI data centres and watershed protection - Northern Sentinel
BC NDP Leader David Eby promised what he called “some of the toughest rules in North America” around AI data centres and watershed protection at a Comox Valley campaign stop over the weekend. “Rural communities in the province understand very intimately where their water comes from. It comes from the watershed,” Eby said. “They understand that if their community is to survive, if it is to have the water that it needs for agriculture, for food, f…
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