Colourful climbers and trailers for warm conservatories
The article discusses selecting suitable trailing and climbing plants for heated conservatories or modern plant rooms. It stresses matching growing conditions to space, noting shade versus light rooms, and suggests options like terrarium cases for delicate subjects. It highlights easier houseplant candidates such as the Clog Plant and mentions ca nes, trellises, or wire hoops for training climbers.
Breathalyzer law cited by BC lawyer Ace Henderson
A British Columbia lawyer notes that driving with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood is a criminal offence regardless of impairment. He explains breathalyzer testing uses a sample from the lower lungs to measure alcohol levels.
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Munroe revises HEU master agreement terms
Arbitrator Donald Munroe ordered changes to the Hospital Employees Union master agreement to align with the Compensation Stabilization Program. The revised award covers January 1, 1982 to March 31, 19%, confirming an August 1, 1982 8 percent raise plus a $50 monthly retroactive payment for seven months. It adds 2 percent on April 1, 1984 and 1 percent on November 1, 1984, with further increments and benefits for clerical workers, health coverage, and a 1986 increment change, while delaying a 35 hour week and preserving prior wage adjustments amid CSP review.
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Unbridled wage control and impaired driving discussants
The piece compares Bennett's wage control program with a critique of government priorities favoring coal and ski resorts over public services. It then shifts to a health note on blood alcohol levels, explaining how intake, weight, and timing affect impairment, and how law enforcement tests and legal rights interact in drunk driving cases.
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Scrooges and the cost of health care notes
A reflective piece contrasts patients labeled Scrooges who resist paying for medications and supplies, then shifts to a report on breathalyzer limits and new blood tests for drunk driving. Expert Hederson notes two hour test issues, legislative changes, and doubts about deterrence.
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Pensions rise in Vancouver for OAS GIS and Spouse's Allowance
Health and Welfare Minister Monique Begin announced increases to Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, and Spouse's Allowance in 1984. OAS pensions index 5 percent for Q1 1984. GIS and Spouse's Allowance rise with higher monthly totals. details cover single and married pensioners and eligible ages.
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Vancouver
Monique Begin
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