NDP leader repudiates candidate policy in B C election drive
The Canadian Press report notes Dave Barrett rejects a letter by Omineca candidate Bruce Kanary claiming a mining policy for the 1980s. Energy Minister Brian Smith denies BC party plans to dismantle the Petroleum Corp while considering expanded export marketing and possible Crown ownership to deter federal revenue grabs. Voter irregularity claims surface in Vancouver Little Mountain riding with a 1981 census gap and registration deadline approaching. Premier Bill Bennett takes a break after a Vancouver Island visit during a busy weekend.
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New Democratic Party
Dave Barrett
Energy
Brian Smith
NDP
Social Credit
B.C. Petroleum Corp
Barrett
Omineca
Bruce Kanary
Claude Richmond
Kanary
Smith
Petroleum Corporation
Socreds
Water works by law passed for Chetwynd project
The District of Chetwynd won bylaw approval to finance the first stage of a three part water system upgrade. The $367000 project will be funded through the Municipal Finance Authority with grants under the Revenue Sharing Act reducing debt charges.
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Chetwynd
Inspector of Municipalities
Jack Heinrich
Don Phillips
M.L.A
South Peace River
Province of
British Columbia
PRAHTA Seeks Seattle and Vancouver Promotion Push
PRAHTA promotes British Columbia tourism at Edmonton Seattle and Vancouver events. Dick Sequens and Bunne Hoffman lead the drive with displays on the Princess Marguerite and a Fifth Avenue Theatre film showing. Hong Kong travel agents visit Vancouver May 14 as Cathay Pacific and CP Air support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace River
Alaska Highway Tourist Association
Edmonton
San Francisco
Denver
Colorado
P.R.A.H.T.A
Dick Sequens
Bunne Hoffman
Seattle
Vancouver
B.C
Pier 69
Ministry of Tourism
Fifth Avenue Theatre
British Columbia
Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents
Cathay Pacific Airways
C.P. Air
Hong Kong
Tiawan
Korea
Assembly of BC Arts Councils Conference in Chetwynd
On May 6 7 and 8 representatives from BC Arts Councils and other arts disciplines gather in Chetwynd for the fourth annual conference. Delegates will be exposed to state of the art information and program insights shaping regional arts initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Assembly of
B.C. Arts
Councils
Voters left off list raises registration concern in Vancouver
New Democratic Party campaign manager John Pollard alleged more than 18 000 voters were omitted from the Vancouver Little Mountain list. He urged election day registration while chief electoral officer Harry Goldberg defended the current process, noting registrations can still be made by midnight Wednesday. Pollard cited missing blocks and moves as factors and said a booth plan would let people register on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vane 7
New Democrats
Gerry Scott
Jean Swanson
Vancouver- Little Mountain
Scott
Swanson
Gracie
Victoria
B.C
Bennett
NDP
U.S
Barrett
MacMillan Bloedel
Chemainus
Vancouver
Vancouver Island
Okanagan
Social Credit Party
Little Mountain
New Democratic Party
John Pollard
Pollard
Harry Goldberg
Goldberg
Myrtle Russell
B C Tel seeks rate increase hearing details
B C Tel told the Canadian Radio television and Telecommunications Commission in Vancouver that its 1983 and 1984 capital budgets were cut due to slower economic growth. David Carter, operations director, outlined reductions from 177.6 million to 364.8 million for 1983 and 154 million to 394.1 million for 1984, with project deferrals and cancellations. The company faced multiple CRTC reviews in 1982, including preliminary and detailed sessions on June 8 and November 23–24, as the hearing continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Tel
David Carter
Gener
Radi Television and
Telecomunications Commissi Today
Vancouver
Crtc Public Health
Regu
CRTC
Regional Juried Art Show Seeks Submissions in Peace River
Peace River Liard regional juried show invites entries in association with local arts councils. Submit one registration per piece with fees to Dawson Creek Public Art Gallery by May 15 1983. Include insurance during transit and proper framing, with labels bearing only the title. Twenty top works advance to Robson Square Vancouver show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of B.C. Art Councils
South Peace Art Society
South Peace Community Arts Council
Peace River Liard
Dawson Creek
13Th Street
B.C
Robson Square
Vancouver
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Jobs
Bill Bennett
Comox
Chetwynd Motors
Heinrich
Prahta
Canada
Peace At
Alaska Highway — Tours Association
Denise Eckel
Karen Tober
Chetwynd Secondary School
University of Victoria
Uvic
Howard Petch
Doug
Kari Fowler
Little Giant Office Supplies
Kari
Prince George
B.C. Arts Board
Cultural Services Branch
Peace Liard
Ben Kurjata
Joan Temple
Liard
Ech
Sue Mackie
Steve Bernath
Enderby
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