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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1977
Page
2
Don Phillips argues for strong government limits and stricter enforcement on impaired driving in British Columbia. He cites 300 deaths and 4,000 injuries last year, supports roadside suspensions and licensing actions, and urges enduring, even if unpopular, measures to save lives and reduce red tape.
Victoria CP Provincial Secretary Grace McCarthy announced all BC school and university students will get a special aluminum coin to mark Queen Elizabeths silver jubilee. A Vancouver firm will strike 700000 coins for fall distribution.
CANADA WEEK 1977 runs June 25 to July 1, sponsored by the non political Council for Canadian Unity. The program aims to foster pride and dialogue, with picnics parades pageants sports events concerts and multi cultural displays in about 1100 municipalities. Ottawa opens the week on June 27 with a 90 minute Parliament Hill ceremony attended by Prime Minister Trudeau and VIPs.
Canada’s Consumer Price Index winners celebrate lowest price increases from February 1976 to February 1977. Price declines led by combination stereo sets at 1.9 percent, jewellery 1.6, and TVs 1.1 with hosiery and medicines showing minimal rises. Honorable mentions include sewing machines and newspapers among others. winners receive autographed photos of Ms Canadian Consumer.
Brameda Resources Ltd. president R E Hallbauer questions the tax treatment under the new BC coal policy as Premier Bennett outlines a royalty of 1.50 a ton. He warns that if mining rates apply rather than manufacturing rates the industry faces a heavier tax load. Other firms seek more policy details before comment, as the plan aims to designate coal quantities for domestic and export use amid ongoing NE exploration and Hat Creek thermal project plans.
A Washington native, a forebear of jazz, led a ten piece band at Harlem's Cotton Club in 1927 and wrote early jazz standards such as Mood Indigo. He earned the Spingard Medal in 1959 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969.
The Canadian Labour Congress holds an unequalled grip on the labour movement as a federation of most unions. A key CLC role is government lobbying, with the October 14 Day of Protest against wage and price controls cited as an example of Big Labour shaping society.
Gas prices bite into vacations but the BCAA suggests a new radius travel concept. Plan ahead with a direct route and explore bicycle or backpacking options. Consider urban, beach, or mountain spots near home and use leg power to cut fuel use.
A patchwork editorial cites fuel saving tips from BCAA and quips about trips and car pooling. It then critiques a federal grant of 10 million dollars to the CLC for labour education, questioning propriety and suggesting alternative public education needs.
The Peace River Liard Regional District invites the public to discuss Recreation Programs at regional level. Colin Reid and Gerald Bruce will discuss costs, offerings, staffing, and community needs in Fort Nelson on June 15 Fort St John on June 16 and Rolla on June 17 at 7 30 p.m. Contact 782-5891 for information.
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