Northern B C doctors call government response cruel
Five doctors from Northern British Columbia denounce the provincial government’s stance on their nine week rural strike as a cruel April Fools joke. They warn northern residents will lose hospital services while negotiations stall. Doctors accuse ministers and deputies of derailing talks and say urban employment may replace rural practice.
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Parksville MLA resigns from BC Liberal Party
Paul Reitsma, MLA for Parksville Qualicum, resigned from the BC Liberal Party effective immediately after being expelled for purgery. A party spokesperson said he admitted sending a letter to the editor under a false name following handwriting analysis. He retains his MLA title.
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Mixed Budget for Peace River South Under NDP Plan
The budget reduces personal income tax rate to 49.5 percent and surtax to 19 percent starting January 1, 1999 while raising the small business threshold to 2.5 million. Farmers gain colored fuel tax exemption from June 1, aligning with western provinces, and regional infrastructure funding is promised. Debt climbs to 31 billion, a 55 percent rise since 1992, marking the seventh straight deficit year.
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