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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1980
Page
9
Vancouver report notes the fourth B C Agricultural Show drew over 2 600 exotic pigeons pheasants and chickens. Organizers say birds are judged for conformation color markings and stature with care rivaling that given dogs or horses. Vandermeer family from Edmonton raises fantail pigeons and trains them for shows.
Baseball star Duke Snider testified in a slander suit in San Diego, saying he quit his color commentary role with the Padres due to clashes with fellow broadcaster Jerry Gross. The case involves a baseball executive and a claim about keeping birds for judging shows.
New Democrat MP Margaret Mitchell called for federal allowances to homemakers to join the Canada Pension Plan. She suggested several hundred dollars a year, arguing the payments should help women who cannot afford contributions and enable them to participate in the plan.
Victoria BC moves to reintroduce fines for traffic violations alongside the demerit points system. Attorney General Allan Williams says legislation will increase enforcement after a motor vehicle task force report criticizes the current point system for failing to deter offences such as driving with suspended licences. A 30 percent ICBC surcharge is noted and harsher penalties for violating licences are expected.
The Association of Canadian Television and Radio Artists reports residual cheques for Wayne Gretzky, Toller Cranston, and Boris Spremo but cannot locate them. Williams warns of a fines system before year end. The task force report remains unreleased publicly.
Photographers fascinated by snow can produce dramatic shots with proper light filters and mindset. Cold weather affects batteries and lubrication. winterize cameras, carry extras, and choose film carefully to avoid glare and migraines from overexposed light.
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