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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1978
Page
2
April marks traffic safety month as the Canada Safety Council, formed within the Canadian milieu in 1968, notes that the annual Car Check Campaign will not be held in 1978. The program predates the council, having been run by predecessor organizations.
The Echo announces the hiring of Tony MacGregor as its BC Legislative correspondent. MacGregor, 33, brings experience from the legislative press gallery and a varied career in journalism and teaching. The piece notes his background and remarks on growing driver awareness and a shift toward more authoritative material. It also mentions that April 1978 will be designated Traffic Safety Month by the Canada Safety Council and outlines plans for expanded traffic safety information through the summer season. Public response will shape the future of the Car Check Campaign.
Guest editorial applauds Bunne Hoffman for city council coverage. Pine Pass woes are imagined to trigger complaints, legislative uproar, and local newspaper calls for highway upgrades. Chetwynd adopts motto Black is beautiful amid coal wind. Lions Club aids Chetwynd team trip to Port Coquitlam. Election hints point to June 16 with haircuts as signs.
A town opinion piece by 1.B. Spinner urges voters to demand honesty and self-respect from aldermen. It argues private life matters, calls for transparent meetings open to press and public, and questions apathy. It asks residents to attend meetings, participate, and provide constructive criticism to ensure the town’s progress.
The document outlines a one year sales tax removal on new and repair production machinery for small businesses, raises the exemption limit to eliminate corporation capital tax for 13,000 firms, and waives sales tax on farm equipment. It cites a $76 million surplus enabling about 10,000 new jobs, along with a $1 million small business training program and regulatory reviews to cut red tape. The 1978-79 budget rises 9.8 percent from 1977-78. Health and Education each exceed $1 million. hospital construction continues. premium assistance expands for 110,000 low income residents. grants to independent schools begin. Homeowners Grant increases for seniors. first-time homebuyer aid expands. Revenue Sharing provides funds to municipalities. municipalities will receive full property tax on government buildings.
Channel 5 lineup shows a daytime to late night mix including Mary Tyler Moore Gunsmoke Ryans Hope Sesame Street Mr Dressup and CBC National News. Highlights feature NHL Playoff Wres tling and special evenings such as My Sweet Charlie and Reach for the Top with multiple time blocks and repeats across the day.
The Canadian Radio television and Telecommunications Commission approves renewal of CBC Vancouver based licences including CBU FM and CBU Vancouver and many listed FMs from April 1 1978 to March 31 1983. The decision commends CBU for distinct musical programming and notes future reviews of network and public service announcements.
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