RADARSAT to Monitor Canada and BC Resources
Parliament Hill reports describe RADARSAT as Canada's first earth observation system. A polar orbit satellite with Synthetic Aperture Radar will map the world in 24 hours regardless of weather. In British Columbia it will aid monitoring of land resources like agriculture and forestry using high resolution images.
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Radarsat
British Columbia
Canada
High Arctic
Arctic
Canadians
Nanaimo to Vancouver bathtub race winner named
Wayne Nakatani wins the 21st Nanaimo to Vancouver bathtub race covering 54 kilometres in two hours 28 minutes despite two metre waves and strong winds. He previously sank at the start of a Port Moody race when his engine stalled before the gun.
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Vancouver
Wayne Nakatani
Nakatani
Georgia Strait
Port Moody
Curling rink lounge area near completion in Chetwynd
Laurence Duggan notes the upstairs lounge and recreation area of the curling rink is progressing faster than expected with a revised opening target around mid September. By August mid windows and electrical work finish, by September first flooring in place. area seats 294 with a five marshal count and includes kitchen storage bar coat rooms restrooms and a portable stage. Don Swanton is the contractor.
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Laurence Duggan
Harcourt backs national park reserve on South Moresby Island
National park reserve will be created on South Moresby Island in the Queen Charlottes. British Columbians and supporters across provinces and countries applauded the move as the federal and provincial governments align to protect the area’s irreplaceable natural heritage. The plan supersedes a smaller provincial park proposal by Vander Zalm, ending a long dispute between levels of government.
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South Moresby Island
Queen Charlottes
South Moresby
B.C
Vander Zalm
Cobourg town marks 19th century links and park debate
In Cobourg Ontario the town celebrates its Loyalist roots and historic Victoria Hall while residents fill St Peter’s Church and King Street. Premier Vander Zalm rejects $106 million federal offer to fund a smaller South Moresby park, prompting national interest and renewed negotiations for a park reserve preserving Lyell Island and benefiting Queen Charlotte residents and loggers. The New Democrat Caucus pledges oversight to ensure compensation aids loggers and local workers.
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Cobourg
Ont
Charles
Edward
George
Victoria Hall
Vander Zalm
B.C
South Moresby
Lyell Island
Joan Smallwood
Dan Miller
Queen Charlottes
Ottawa
New Democrat Caucus
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Prince George- Peace River
Don Swanton
Louis Albinati
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Frank Oberle, P.C
Iabaneg
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Curling
By Jean McDonald
Chetwynd
Mike Harcourt
Royals
Fish & Seafoods
Aivar
Pollock
Chum
Chetwynd Motor Hotel
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Archie’s Ball Club
Annie
Billie
Kathy
Bill
Kimmie
Jennie
Ja's
Karen Hall
Business
W. Broadway
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