Literacy report urges broad partnership for adult literacy
The Provincial Literacy Advisory Committee submits an 80 page report to Minister Bruce Strachan calling for full partnership among community colleges private sector community groups and government to boost adult literacy. It outlines 34 recommendations insisting on government leadership regional literacy programs and strong community based efforts while noting International Literacy Year marked by the UN in 1990.
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Bruce Strachan
Advanced Education, Training and
Paul Gallagher
Vancouver Community College
B.C
Strachan
Gallagher
United Nations
Government of
British Co
Lumbia
British Columbia
Canada
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Municipal grants up in British Columbia municipalities 1990
Municipal Affairs Minister Lyall Hanson announced 1990 unconditional revenue sharing grants for British Columbia municipalities will rise 18.2 percent from 110 million to 130 million. The increase reflects the government boost in local funding and supports community services.
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Lyall Hanson
B.C
Government Grants Aim to Strengthen Local Autonomy
A minister describes grants as empowering local governments to meet citizen needs. He notes funds can be used at local discretion and mentions an upcoming announcement on conditional revenue-sharing grants for municipal projects like water and sewer systems.
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