BC's Natural Resource Regime - Stretched to Breaking

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Pity BC's "Natural Resource Officers" -- New Badges, new ID cards, new powers, new job description, same training and same old -- doubtless very tired -- staff.

Now the folks who used to do one or two things under one or two Acts have to act as inspection and enforcement officers for everything from dikes and forests to water and weeds, not to mention the kitchen sink. Read the memo.