Think small by Jim Smith editorial on paper burden
A Canadian Federation of Independent Business editorial argues that government paper work burdens small firms, costing about 5000 dollars yearly per firm, hindering profits. It proposes reducing needless forms, establishing responsibility for paper flow, and regular statute review to erase outdated regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Federal Ministry of State
Feds
Gove
Ministry of Small Business
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
John Bulloch
CFIB
Canada
Corporations and Labour Unions
Chetwynd council weighs law office plans and bids
Council debated delaying a decision until a local law office is established. Westcoast Transmission plans to issue house specifications for 20 lots, with bids on four-house groups due by July 1, 1979. The Institute of Chartered Accountants investigates Maurice Erickson’s appointment as village auditor, while tax appeals and a Finance Ministry study hinge on a government agency in Chetwynd. Invoices from Stanley Association total 6,846.66 for 1976 water work supervision and administration, with five more invoices held for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westcoast Transmission Company
J.E. Johnson
Chetwynd
The
Institute of Chartered Accountants of
B.C
Maurice Erickson
Dawson Creek
Erickson
Mr. Erickson
Teslyk
Ministry of Finance
Light beer sales rule backed by minister Rafe Mair
Consumer and Corporate Affairs Minister Rafe Mair says all licensed establishments must stock low alcohol beer to boost its use and lower costs. DERA president Bruce Eriksen notes it enables after work drinking without exceeding impairment, though safety concerns loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rafe Mair
Eastside Residents Association
DERA
Bruce Eriksen
Local hiring row tests provincial planning claims
Victoria readers question whether the province truly planned for infrastructure growth as residents of Chetwynd and district confront local hiring disputes. The Letters to the Editor laments ongoing job access issues and asks what happened to promised planning and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspene
IDSA Aims To Boost BC Secondary Industry And Jobs
British Columbia's Industrial Development Subsidiary Agreement provides 110 million over five years to stabilize and spread growth in secondary industry outside the Lower Mainland and southern Vancouver Island. Of this, 59 million targets BC communities with 30 million for industrial parks, 15 million for site services loans, 9 million for industrial malls, 5 million in forgivable loans for small manufacturing firms, and 20 million in low interest loans via the BC Development Corporation. An additional 20 million loan guarantees under a northern regional program and 3.85 million for research are included, with 2 million to establish Regional Economic Development Commissions including the Peace River Liard District. Contacts are Victoria and Vancouver BC Development offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Ottawa
IDSA
Lower Mainland
Vancouver Island
British Columbia Development Corporation
Ministry of Economic Development
Victoria
Vancouver
Smallwood Calls Confederation Founders Not Moses Figures
Premier Smallwood argued that the Fathers of Confederation and the BNA Act are not sacred like Moses and the Ten Commandments and that after more than a century the framework should be reconsidered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Smallwood
National Postal Museum to use new cancellation device from May 1 1978
The National Postal Museum will adopt a new cancellation device starting May 1 1978 chosen from a design competition. The date line will follow the design curve. Collectors seeking first day covers bearing the new cancel should send self addressed Canadian postage covers before May 1 1978. Canada rates rise to 14 cents per ounce for Canada USA Britain and Commonwealth and 30 cents to other countries effective April 1 1978. registered covers possible with a 1.25 dollar registration fee plus postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Postal Museum
National Postal’ S
Canada
USA
Britain and Commonwealth
Television schedules show mixed Canadian and American programs
The page lists daytime and evening shows across CBC and U.S. networks with titles such as Mary Tyler Moore, Gunsmoke, Edge of Night, Charlie’s Angels, Oh My, and NHL Playoff. It notes frequent schedule changes and a variety of news, sports, drama, and variety programs across multiple time slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magic Lie Electric Company
Bonaventure
Mary Tyler Moore
Tempo
CBC
NHL
Boston
Toronto
Canadian Express
Two Ronnies
CBC National News
B.C
Five Star Theatre
Crazy Horse
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jim Smith
Council Report
Council
Chetwynd Motor Hotel
Stanley Association
B. Westgate
I.G.A
Rev. D. Daly
Manika
Elsie Cunningham
I-1
Joanne Salt
Sandra Parr
Janette Gray
Jeanette Salt
Kathy-Jo Parr
Robyn Topnik
Victoria Comment
Chetwynd Hospital
Peace River Liard
British Columbia Corporation
Don Phillips
RCMP
Lasser
Chetwynd General Hospital
Tire Chetwynd Ltd
Pacific
Tel
B.C. P.O
George Mnray
England
Michael
Robert Duvall
Donald Sutherland
Gene Hackman
Candice Bergen
Bert Reynolds
King of
Nlstar
Donertelaiy
Wise
Jackie Deshannon
Eddie Hodges
Suzie Kave
Ethel Smith
BO Belinsky
Hi-Way Laundromat
Hart Hi-Way
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
T.V. Channel 5
Mr.Dressup
Bob McLean
Ryans*Hope
Mr. Dressup
Charlies Angels
Bob Newhar
Carol Burnett
Tony Randall
Hawaii Five O
Anne Murray
News
Man Alive
Nick Pic
By Rm
Klahame F.A.C.T
Points West
V.up
CBC Saturday News
the Muppets
Colombo
Walt Disney Beachcombers
Rhoda
Bonjour Friendly Giant
In Touch
Sesame Street
Sports & Weather
Gunsmoke
Ryans Hope
Edge of
Night
Sesame Street Sports & Weather
Edge of Night
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