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Nuclear weapons? Revelstoke council cuts wire on throwback disarmament policy

The Revelstoke Council rescinded its 1985 policy on nuclear weapons on Jan. 28, citing it as outdated and beyond their influence.
Council member Aaron Orlando was the sole opponent of the motion and questioned the policy's effectiveness in ensuring community safety.
The original policy stated the city would not become a nuclear weapons zone and urged the Government of Canada to lead in nuclear disarmament.
Coun. Tim Palmer acknowledged the policy's lack of utility today but noted it might still engage the community's interest.