BC Hospitals Move to Cut Abortions Across Province
British Columbia hospitals once leaders in abortion numbers are reducing access ahead of Health Minister Rafe Mair. Victoria General approved four abortions this year, with 27 rejected, while 1979 data show 725 abortions and 1325 live births there. Other hospitals report tighter rules, residency requirements, and parental consent for those under 18. Officials note pressure from pro life campaigns and concerns about abortion as birth control.
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Rafe Mair
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General Hospital Board
Gerald Joyce
Burnaby General Hospital
North Vancouver
Surrey
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Kelowna
Kamloops
Prince Rupert
Nanaimo
Mel Petreman
B.C
Bellingham
Wash
Chetwynd to add 16 street lights this year
Village Commission approves installation of 16 new street lights expanding illumination by 50 percent from 36. Outdoor skating rink on Community Grounds now ready for use with season tickets on sale. Parks and Exhibition Association to supervise rink administration this year. Schools in the province to close next afternoon to honor Winston Churchill with services and activities recognizing his contributions.
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Readers debate TV choices and travel to theatres
A letter discusses enjoying diverse TV options in Canada and the US, praising oldies on Channels 3 and 10 while stressing access for those who cannot easily go out. It argues media choice enriches culture and counters narrow nationalism.
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Canadian Consumer Rights and Responsibilities Guide
An overview emphasizes consumer rights to truthful information, safety, choice, and the right to be heard. It also stresses responsibilities to seek information, compare features, use products as directed, and voice concerns. The document highlights laws on restraint of trade, price fixing, and monopolies and urges informed purchases.
White Cane Week Promotes Eye Safety and Awareness
February 3 9 marks White Cane Week across Canada sponsored by CNIB and the Canadian Council of the Blind. CNIB district administrator Charles Bailey urges awareness that blindness can affect anyone and urging personal eye safety and donor pledges.
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Canadian Council of the Blind
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Red rose and songs amid Chetwynd notices
The note blends Robert Burns verse with local health and community items from Chetwynd. It lists friends visiting Gordon Moore post heart surgery in Vancouver, locals on business trips, hockey and union activities, speakers, and a grid of TV schedules and events for late January to early February.
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