Metis group demands fair shake in North East Coal jobs
Fred House president of the Louis Riel Metis Association BC says the provincial government lacks native and local business opportunities on the North East Coal project. He urges breaking up large contracts, waiving bid and performance bonds, front end financing, and non union hiring with union rate parity to help Metis contractors bid and participate.
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Fred House
Louis Riel Metis Association of
B.C
North East
Louis Riel Metis Association
House
North East Coal Coordinating Office
North East Coal Project
Growth plan for Tumbler Ridge promises 5700 residents by 1990
The District of Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia aims to house 5700 residents by 1990 due to the North East Coal Development. The town near Quinette and Bullmoose open pit mines expects 7.7 million tonnes of coal per year for Japanese industry starting 1982. Construction of sewer, water, and 1000 housing units begins in 1982 with diverse dwellings planned.
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Tumbler Ridge
Columbia
Dawson Creek
British Columbia
North East
Quinette
Chetwynd
B.C
A.J. Brummet on teaching, politics and union debate
A former teacher and principal criticizes the BCTF push for a right to strike. He argues teachers’ role as a vocation differs from other jobs and warns of groupthink within the union. He urges open discussion with parents and students and reflects on personal ideals and influence.
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B.C.T.F
B.C. Teacher’s Federation
Irving Janis As
Prisoners Demand New Equipment Spark Sit-In at Jail
At Wilkinson Road jail, 40 inmates staged a 10 hour protest demanding a punching bag and boxing gloves. Deputy director George Triplett said some items would be discussed further, while jogging suits and skipping ropes were ruled out for security and practical reasons. He argued teachers should not be seen as striking and urged professional conduct in education. Reports also include birth notices for Krista Dawn and a boy weighing 3224 grams.
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Triplett
B.C.T.F
Victoria
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A. J. Brummet
N.D.P
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Krista Dawn
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Lorraine Murphy
Chetwynd Pharmacy
Chetwynd, B.C
Chetwynd and District Minor Hockey Association
North Access Rd
Yellowhead Town & Country Inn
West Central
Prince George
Valentine
Bozarth
Chetwynd B.C
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