Removing the Myths on Family Violence
Chetwynd Women's Resource Society promotes public education on family violence. The group notes patriarchal oppression and male power as causes, with many batterers being ordinary men. Interim Shelter use has doubled, underscoring the need for support services and the belief that assault includes emotional abuse. Public education aims to debunk myths and protect victims.
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Chetwynd
Canadian Council On Social Development
Canada
Free garbage bags for PITCH-IN WEEK in British Columbia
Canada Safeway Limited provides free imprinted garbage bags for clean up and beautification during PITCH-IN WEEK May 7 to 13, 1990. Stu Reeder urges participants to separate recyclables and non recyclables and contact organizers early to receive bags. BC group plans expansion.
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Canada Safeway Limited
Stu Reeder
PITCH
British Columbia
Reeder
Pitch-In
Martin Drive
White Rock
Davis Outlines BC Mine Shutdown Rules at Sullivan Kimberley
BC Mines Minister Jack Davis details interim closure requirements for Sullivan Mine at Kimberley. Plans must cover all workings structures and equipment, secure openings, hazardous materials handling, worker lists, and long term reclamation. Inspectors monitor ongoing activities and safety.
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BC Mines
Jack Davis
Sullivan
Kimberley
Davis
BC shows strong job growth across provinces 1989 update
BC led Canada in job opportunities for the year ending November 30 1989 with the Help Wanted Index up 33.7 percent from the prior year while the national rise was 3.4 percent Personal income climbed 10.2 percent in the first nine months of 1989 New business incorporations in October rose 17 2 percent A 160 kilometre stretch of the Okanagan Connector will be widened to four lanes as part of a 225 million highway upgrade Plan highlights BC manufactured wood products at Paris fair drawing about 70 000 visitors Indian Homemakers Associations of BC will receive a 28000 grant for training 60 native women. Mardis Logging to grow workforce to 25 from 17 under a Small Business Forest Enterprise licence in Invermere area
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Canada
Okanagan
Paris
BC Council of Forest Industries
Mardis Logging Col Ltd
Skookumchuck
Invermere
Indian Homemakers’ Associations of
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British Columbia & Yukon
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