Gibson aims stiff fines for public officials conflict of interest
A historical note recalls Liberal Leader Gordon Gibson introducing a bill to slap heavy fines on public officials and provincial or municipal workers who engage in conflict of interest. The piece also mentions community events and local milestones from Thunder Bay to Fort St. John, including a carload record and a diverse visitor list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Gibson
Amy Cousens
Fort St. John B.C
Supreme Co.o.r.p
Thunder Bay
Ontario
Wally Byam
Chetwynd
Germany
Switzerland
France
Australia
Scotland
England
U.S.A
Yukon
Japan
Hudson’s Hope
Taylor
Tarla Hoover
Duster’s
Department of Forestry
Newcomers May Probe Canada’s Unemployment System
W. Roger Worth argues Canada’s high unemployment benefits may discourage work and notes welfare supports for nonclaimants. He suggests 12,000 Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees will test job availability as they seek employment, potentially shaping calls to tighten benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roger Worth
Canada
Viet Nam
Cambodia
Tourist Industry Talk Cassiar Road Steady upgrade eyed
The Stewart Cassiar Highway in Region H is praised as a potential Alaska Highway like corridor by Regional Tourist Coordinator Don Ashley. Upgrading costs reach 15 million this year with 80 million spent since 1976 on the 800 km road, despite rough sections and a recent trucker strike to protest conditions. The route links Telegraph Creek, Dease Lake, Mt Edziza Park and the Yukon gateway, with PR AHTA backing the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Region
British Columbia
Stewart-Cassiar
Don Ashley
Ashley
Arrow Transport
Vancouver
Yukon
Department of Highways
Telegraph Creek
Coast Range
Dease Lake
Mt. Edziza
The
Peace River-Alaska Highway
Welfare Rights and GAIN Booklet Updated in BC
Victoria special report notes a third edition of Welfare Rights and GAIN by Monday Publications with UVic School of Social Work. Marjorie Martin and Marilyn Callahan authored it. The guide explains BC welfare laws including the GAIN Act and serves the public to clear up welfare misunderstandings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B.C
British Columbia
Monday Publications
University of Victoria
School of Social Work
Marjorie Martin
Marilyn Callahan
University
Tennis Introduced in 1874 by Mary Ewing Outerbridge
Mary Ewing Outerbridge introduced lawn tennis to the United States in 1874. She imported rackets and equipment from Bermuda and prepared a court on Staten Island, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ewing Outerbridge
Bermuda
Staten Island
New York
Ground race records ten riders 65 mile course finishers four
At 6:00 a.m. the 65 mile ground race started with a group start. Jimmy Cooper of Progress won by a half length over Bob Morrison of Fellers Heights and earned 1200 dollars. Jim Green on a Pat Millsap horse finished third. Pat Morrison finished fourth. Organizer Ken Cameron praised the Morrisons and plans a later, better timed race next year in Western Canada. The event could become a major annual feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khun
Canada
Calgary
CP Air
Tokyo
Vietnam
Maylasian
Shirley Ling
Hanh Tu
Quoc Dung
Quoc Hao
Quoc Buu
Jimmy Cooper
Progress
Bob Morrison
Fellers Heights
Cooper
Jim Green
Pat Millsap
Poace Coupe
Pat Morrison
Ken Cameron
Morrisons
Tourist Booth greets record week with diverse visitors
The tourist booth reports 283 visitors this week with many asking about dam maps camping fishing and local services. International guests hailed from Holland New Zealand England Switzerland and South Africa while U S visitors remained strong. Gas price comparisons and American tourist trends noted as shortages in the lower 49 influence travel. Counsellors Tammy Embree Roxanne Kinkead Cathy Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.P
Chetwynd
Holland
New Zealand
England
Switzerland
South Africa
United States
U.S
Also Mentioned on This Page
P.G.E
Wally Byam Caravanners
States
Spencer-Dickie Drugs Ltd
Chetwynd Rope and Saddle Club
Steward Lake
Fort St. John Lumber Company
John Bastin
Hart Highway
East Pine
Chetwynd Centennials
Prince George
George Odishaw
Mainstream
Roger Worth
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Cassiar Road
Nature
Dominion
Big Dam
Dawson Creek
Patrick Michiel
Tammy Embree
Roxanne Kinkead
Cathy Dodge
Bowles Contracting
Little Village
Glamourette
Sandy Paul
A.J. Brisson O.D
Room
Electrical Contractors
Mgr
Tony
Lake View Credit Union
Vern Erickson
Don Burwash
D.S. Cooper
Great Street
Prince George, B.C
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!