Townhouse dispute and 43rd Street plans stir village council
Village Council held a special meeting with many residents to discuss 43rd Street townhouse plans, Hauber subdivision funding, recreation land, police protection, and an Industrial Park facility. Mayor Lasser reported residents favored townhouse approval over duplexes in a session held without the council and noted Maddigan Bros may proceed pending stipulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Sabulsky
Hauber
Gerry
43Rd Street
Lasser
Maddigan Bros
Chetwynd
Province budget unveils tax cuts and grants boost
Finance Minister Evan Wolfe announced a BC budget cutting sales tax to four percent and raising the homeowners grant by one hundred dollars. Personal income tax rates drop from 46 to 44 percent, renters' credit rises to a maximum of one hundred fifty dollars, and exemptions expand for farm land, medical supplies, and small firms.
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Evan Wolfe
Wolfe
British Columbia
B.C
Canada
Fort Nelson
BCR
Dynamic Budget lauded by South Peace MLA Don Phillips
South Peace MLA and Economic Development Minister Don Phillips called the provincial budget a dynamic budget and the best ever presented in British Columbia. He cited a $25 million accelerated highway program and $25 million for hospital operating costs as key benefits for the Peace River area, while noting overall spending rises only 5 percent from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Peace
Don Phillips
British Columbia
B.C
Phillips
Peace River
Miller attacks Social Credit budget in BC campaign
NDP candidate Corliss Miller of South Peace condemns the April budget as a repeat tactic of returning funds at election time. She cites tax reductions that do not offset higher overall taxes and highlights a $100 rise in the Homeowner's Grant. Also notes Scouts fund drive in Chetwynd to send Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers to the World Jamboree in Sweden with three local boys selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bennett
Social Credit Administration
Corliss Miller
N.D.P
South Peace
Miller
Socreds
Social Credit
Chetwynd
Sweden
Breakfast fund drive supports B C Heart Foundation
The Chetwynd Motor Hotel will host an Easter Sunday breakfast on April 15 from 7 am to 1 pm to raise funds for the B C Heart Foundation. Staff donate their time and food, with all proceeds going toheart research and education in British Columbia. Donations invited via hotel management.
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B.C. Hotel Association
B.C. Heart Foundation
Chetwynd Motor Hotel
Canada
B.C. Heart Fund
Chetwynd
British Columbia election set for May 10 Amid budget talk
Premier Bill Bennett announced BC general elections will be held May 10 after introducing the provincial budget. He urged a fresh mandate to keep resources from Ottawa and to settle the big versus private ownership debate. Opposition leader Dave Barrett visited Juneau for a rail link plan. Polls show tight race between NDP and Social Credit. Conservatives hold one seat with two vacant. Stephens aims to bridge the gap and form government.
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Dave Barrett
Juneau
Alaska
Social Credit
New Democratic Party
Bill Bennett
British Columbia
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Peter Lester
Prince Rupert
J.M. Campbell
Capital Regional District
Charles Lasser
Muni Evers
New Westminster
Jim Stuart
Kelowna
Paul Smith
Nanaimo
Bill Vogel
Surrey
Spain
Casbah
Tangiers
Morocco
David Davenport
Anderson
Heart Fund
Ubc
Vancouver General Hospital
St. Pauls Hospital
Bennett
Vic Stephens
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