Quebecs Double Standard On Bilingualism Sparks Debate
Maureen Killian Gammon argues Canada faces a split over language policy as Quebec pushes distinct society status and French-only laws while other provinces lean English only. The piece notes rising English-speaking separatism, minority rights concerns, and fears of broader disruption to Canada’s bilingual framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Sue St. Marie
Thunder Bay
Ontario
Quebec
Meech Lake
British Columbia
Alberta
Health Care Erosion in Budget Promises Draw Ire
Carmela Allevato of the Hospital Employees' Union argues the federal budget cuts almost 100 million to British Columbia health care transfer payments. She links cuts to privatization aims and higher user fees, noting long waiting lists, bed closures, and nursing shortages. The HEU urges BC residents to reject the Wilson budget amid a continuing health care crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Manger
Carmela Allevato
Hospital Employees’ Union
Tories
BC Social Credit
Ms. Allevato
HEU
Social Credit
Wilson
Warning on window blind cords dangers to children
Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada warns parents about strangulation hazards from pull cords on window blinds or drapes. Young children under five, especially two and younger, can become entangled near cribs or cords hanging near floors. Securing tips include clipping cords, wrapping them, or tying to itself, looping, or installing tie-down devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada
BC set for leading growth through 1990 says banks
Two major Canadian banks forecast British Columbia will outpace Canada in economic growth beyond 1990. The Toronto-Dominion Bank projects 1990 growth at 1.7 percent, 1991 at 2.2 percent, and 1992 at 2.7 percent, while Scotiabank cites immigration, investment, and housing as BC drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Toronto Dominion Bank
Scotiabank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maureen ‘Killian’ Gammon
Katchewan
Alcan
Westcoast Energy Inc
Taylor
Bob Plecas
Kimberley
Dominco
Sullivan
Innovative Medical Technologies Ltd
Kamloops
Japan
Chetwynd
Hudson's Hope
Tumbler Ridge
Moblely Lake
Jackfish
East Pine
Haser
51St Street
Pioneer Place
P.O. Box
Maureen ' Killian' Gammon
Kimberly Beattie
Sue Houde
Moberly Lake
Darlene Evans
Nita Flack
Valerie Embree
Wendy Coomber
Jim Nichols
U.S.A
The
Canadian Community Newspapers Association
British Columbia & Yukon
Community Newspaper Association
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!