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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1982
Page
2
A reflective column urges Canadians to revive faith hope and charity in business and society. It links Christmas spirit to responsible leadership, urging faith in resources and people, bold hopeful action, and universal charity within corporate and personal conduct for economic renewal.
Ottawa reports caucus critics of Joe Clark accuse Clark supporters of using dishonest tactics to undermine the Progressive Conservative leadership review. Despite Mulroney backing Clark, anti-Clark MPs press charges of rule bending, leaks, and anti democratic behavior while Clark loyalists argue the fight is expected in a leadership battle.
Don Phillips criticizes provincial ads funded by the B C teachers federation. He argues ads misrepresent government fiscal restraint and cites education spending rising 14 percent from 1979 to 1980 and nearly 20 percent from 1980 to 1981 as contrary to claims of neglect. He notes belt tightening and widespread revenue shortfalls affecting enterprises and households.
Vancouver BC Hydro is reexamining its plan to store hazardous PCBs in a warehouse near Peace Canyon Dam six kilometres north of Hudson's Hope. The decision follows opposition from residents and the district council.
The Chetwynd Secondary Band Program presents its Annual Christmas Concert on Wednesday December 15 featuring the grade 8 grade 9 and Senior Bands. Performances include traditional carols and modern tunes with a lyric sheet for audience sing along. Highlights are Leroy Andersons Sleigh Ride and a Great Songs of Christmas medley. The Senior Band faces its most difficult piece yet. The concert runs 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Chetwynd Secondary Gym with no admission charge.
Highlights of the federal pension reform green paper call for registered pension accounts akin to RRSPs to aid mobile workers and small firms without pension plans. It urges better inflation protection, survivor benefits for women, higher guaranteed income supplement for single pensioners, modest CPP earnings adjustments, and vesting of private pension contributions after two years. Estimated extra annual worker contributions would be 278 to 320 dollars, reducing take home pay by 186 to 216 dollars.
Thursday December 16 shows include Coming Art VIP and Children’s programs in the afternoon. Evening features King of Kensington Three’s Company and TV favorites such as Fantasy Island Paul Anka Remington Steele and Barney Miller with news and sports wrap.
A detailed Friday broadcast listing programs across the day from 3:00 to late night. Features include sports like downhill skiing and NFL football, children's shows such as Sesame Street and The Fraggle Rock, classic NBC/ABC/CBC dramas like Mork and Mork, plus talk and variety formats across multiple networks.
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