Native rights in constitution draw mixed reviews at conference
Regina reports mixed reactions as Justice Minister Chretien announces reinsertion of Section 34 with the word existing. Premier Blakeney calls it history, while Federation of Saskatchewan Indians criticizes it as insufficient. Conference notes gaps for Metis and supports a native health council and expanded health education.
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Regina
Jean Chretien
Chretien
House of Commons
Saskatchewan
Allan Blakeney
Federation of Saskatchewan Indians
Indian Affairs
John Munro
Raymond Chenier
College of Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Native People’s Health Council
Canada Sets Start Date for Full Metric Food Conversion
The Metric Commission of Canada announced a January start across 21 areas for a nationwide two year plan converting food store weights to grams and kilograms. Merchants receive tax relief for new scales and two years of dual imperial and metric advertising precede a metric only period.
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Toronto
Canada
Metric Commission Canada
The
Commission
Dugal
Cutbacks slam Vancouver Island education funding clash
Victoria BC Universities Minister Pat McGeer told University of Victoria students the federal move to cut transfer payments proves provinces should not rely on Ottawa for health and education funding. He urged cost sharing where jurisdiction overlaps and warned against dependence on a “questionable partner.”
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McGeer
Cheaper to build too many dams prompts hearing adjournment
At a B C Utilities Commission hearing on Site C dam, B C Hydro vice president W A Best said it is cheaper to build too many dams than too few because surplus power can be sold to the United States. SPEC urged adjournment to study new data as Hydro forecast this decade grows. Best defended forecasts noting the 1970s era saw weaker accuracy but overall acceptable results.
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Fort ST. John
B.C
B.C. Hydro
Hydro
B.C. Utilities Commission
Peace River
Society Promoting Environmental Conservation
SPEC
W. A. Best
Crown Corporation
Best
Thank You Note to Supporters at the Polls
A speaker thanks supporters who backed them at the polls on Saturday and expresses intent to fulfill expectations. Gratitude is extended to campaign helpers who assisted during the campaign.
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Erer Sol Sanderson
Jim Sinclair
Association of Metis and Non-Status Indians
Doug Cuthand
Federation
Sanderson
Chenier
Ottawa
Nap Lafontaine
Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
Frank Dugal
Kamloops
Sherbrooke Que
Peterborough
Ont
B.C. Energy Ministry
U.S
Ted Hughes
Henry
Hite
Kamjeedah Giftware & Jewellery
Pioneer Place
Harrie
Chetwynd
Custom Builders
Mike Schmok
Ellis
Chetwynd Pharmacy
Eaves
Pentax
Development Corporation
Ellmar Electric A Eeepment Ltd
Ozmar Tire Ltd
Neds Ltd
Canfor Limited
Kirken
Auto Mars “Electric Ltd
Aeapenne
Wills Enterprises
Finning Tractor
Auto Marine Electric
Cullen Detroit Diesel
Lorte
Heather Walton
British Columbia Development Corporation
Granville Square
Vancouver
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