Bennett lays out BC plan to fight poverty and grow economy
Victoria reports Premier Bill Bennett addressing 1000 plus BC Social Credit delegates in Vancouver. He framed enemies as poverty unemployment illness and inequality and pressed for a development plan favoring private sector growth, resource projects, and a northern transport energy corridor including the Alcan Pipeline to boost provincial and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
British Columbia
Canada
Arctic
Citizen Letter Questions City Governance as a Business
A reader and about 45 residents challenge Mayor Lasser’s remark that operating a village “is a business” and should be run like one. The letter argues democracy, not profit motives, should guide local government and questions bottom-line mindsets in Aspen’s town governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasser
Naders
Joe Vater & Taxpayer
Aspen
Canada
Quebec independence and global forces reshaping Canada
John Bulloch of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business argues for planning a future with less centralized federal power. He cites four global forces: manufacturing jobs leaving, solar power rising, remote communications enabling home-based work, and slow tax-base growth. The piece frames debate as challenging Canada’s confederation model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
India
North America
Galileo
Quebec
Canada
John Bulloch
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Bulloch
Ontario
Alberta
Victoria report on British Columbia politics and the 1975 shift
Victoria based column reflecting James K. Nesbitt on Premier David Barrett and the 1975 Social Credit victory. It discusses voter fury ending Socialist rule, Bennett's government raising taxes and costs, public discontent, and a contrast with socialist-era salaries. The piece closes with a note on Fatty Nuts Walnuts and almonds fat content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Nesbitt
Victoria
David Barrett
British Columbia
William Richards Bennett
W.A.C
Bennett
Barrett
Winter Battery Care and Economic Consternation
Winter car care advice urges cleaning and tightening battery terminals and adding water only before driving to prevent freezing. Frequent water need may signal overcharging and requires electrical system check. The text also notes excessive, tax funded office life and a gloomy outlook amid dull winter days.
Tourism seminars promise province wide rollout next year
A provincial plan led by Grace McCarthy will bring tourism training to five northern communities in March and April with courses to help staff greet visitors, handle complaints, and improve service. The program, piloted in Kamloops and other cities this year, charges five dollars and seeks broad participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McCarthy
Atlin
Chetwynd
Dawson Creek
Fort St. John
Fort Nelson
Ton
Grand Forks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Victoria Comment
Bill Bennett
Vancouver
British Columbia Social Credit Party
Don Phillips
South Peace Publishing Ltd
Bunne Hoffman
Ottawa
By Jim Smith
Peace River Valley
Victoria Report
Discovering Region
Kamloops
Revelstoke
Merritt
Prince
Tel
Chetwynd, B.C
P.O
Kris Kristofferson
Jan-Michael Vincent
Metro-Goldwyn-Matyer
Sun
Buena Vista Distribution CO
Wait Disney Productions
United Artists
Jim Mitchum
Buema Vista Distribution CO
Walt Dusney
Anti-Inflation Board
IBM
Pacific Centre
West Georgia Street
B.C
Commission de Lutte
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