Freedom of the Fourth Estate editorial rebuts press suppression
The Vancouver Board of Trade editorial applauds Chief Justice Nemetz’s ruling that search warrants against the Vancouver Sun and the Province were an abuse of power. It argues the press must be objective, accurate, and free, with checks and balances to sustain democracy and press freedom.
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Vancouver Board of Trade
Vancouver
Nathan Nemetz
Supreme Court of
British Columbia
Vancouver Sun
Province
Lord Macaulay
Province asks for stronger provincial voice in bank regulation
In a letter to the federal government BC Finance Minister Evan Wolfe seeks a larger role for the province in regulating chartered banks. He calls for changes to the federal bank act and a regional growth formula for new banks to boost competition and efficiency while aligning with provincial laws on personal property security and trade practices.
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B.C
Evan Wolfe
Wolfe
Have you heard of the logo by Ardeth Schreiber
The piece discusses logos as short speeches or slogans used on signs and in magazines and newspapers. It notes logos can be word based or longer phrases and mentions brands like Esso Eaton's and Sears as examples. It also includes a food prep aside about making and reheating pancakes and waffles.
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Ardeth Schreiber
Esso
Eaton’s
Sears
Varmints at the Door In a Moberly Lake Diary
A columnist reflects on a late night scare when two youths pounded for a ride, jokes about bears and jabberwocks, defends free expression, and vent frustrations about politics, welfare, crime, and community life in a reflective Canadian town column.
Wood Shortage Sparks Frustration at Moberly Lake Campgrounds
Readers complain of no wood supply during the July weekend at Moberly Lake campgrounds drawing visitors from Williams Lake and other towns. Park fees were paid, but campers fend for wood, worsening future park attendance and local business impact. The letter also notes Sagitawa plans, a Lions picnic remark, church revivals, a baby birth, a kidney transplant milestone, a wedding in Saskatoon, and a wiser note on obtaining receipts.
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Moberly Lake
Williams Lake
Fairview
Chetwynd
Sagitawa
Legislature Cites Rights Erosion Over Notre Dame Faculty
Dave Barrett condemns a provincial bill that ends the Faculty Association of Notre Dame University, stripping a certified bargaining agent of its rights. He accuses Pat McGeer and the government of bypassing Labour Code protections while Allan Williams and Garde Gardom fail to defend freedoms. The critique alleges a dangerous precedent and calls for the government to oppose the minister and premier.
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Dave Barrett
Victoria
Notre Dame University
British Columbia
B.C
Pat McGeer
University of B.C
McGeer
Allan Williams
Garde Gardom
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Victoria Comment
Marian Parker
Gillies
Parkers
Bill Bennett
Camp Sagitawa
Bob Waite
Ella and
Lloyd Oatways
Burnaby
Ralph Johnston
Mr. Johnston
Ivan Golding
Robert Parker
Saskatoon
Guy Berry
Bennett
Pacific
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Yukon
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Texaco
West End Texaco
Kathy Mineault
George Mnray
Financial Assistance
Roger Hansen
Chetwynd Motor Hotel
FBDB
Federal Business Iat Development Bank
P.O. Box
Grande Prairie
Alta
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