Nurses vote to strike over pay and talks stalemate
In a government supervised vote on February 26 at 13 B.C. hospitals, 90 percent of hospital nurses supported a strike. ANABC and the Registered Nurses' Association press HLRA to return to bargaining, warning a strike could disrupt essential services. Proposals include an 18 to 21 percent wage package with two part structure and a high cost of living ripple.
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B.C
Health Labour Relations Association
Registered Nurses’ Association of B.C
HLRA
Nora Paton
Clarke Gilmour
HSRA
Paton
ANABC
Malcolm Wilkinson
Hydro reports big nine month profit rise in 1979
B C Hydro posts nine month net income of 20 million dollars ending December 31 1979 up from 15 million year earlier revenue climbs to 683 million a seven percent rise with surplus power sales to the United States driving the gain. Gas sales dip while residential and commercial electricity demand rise and passenger transit carries 78 million. Long term borrowings total 267 million Canadian funds with 250 million at 10 to 10.8 percent from trusteed funds and 17 million at 10.2 to 11.5 percent from the CPP Investment Fund.
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B.C. Hydro
United States
Hydro
Robert W. Bonner
U.S
B.C
Pension Plan
Ten year service award for Scout leader Bob Nordlund
Bob Nordlund, a Constable with the local RCMP detachment, received a ten year service award at the Lord Baden-Powell Dinner on February 28, 1980 at the Legion. He led multiple Nanaimo troops from 1965 to 1980 and later headed the 8th South Peace Troop in Chetwynd, citing gratitude to his own leaders and a wish to mentor other boys.
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Bob Nordlund
Tod Pool
South Peace District Council
Lord Baden-Powell
Legion
Nordlund
R.C.M.P
Nanaimo
Chetwynd
British Columbia to assume 700 million B C Railway debt
Premier Bennett’s throne speech announced the province will subsidize the Crown railway, placing it on the same basis as highways and ferries. Auditor General had accused hiding Crown debts. A dental care program was promised within 12 months. The session noted 31 Socreds to 26 NDP. New proposals include downtown redevelopment and expanded highways powers.
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Bennett
Student Jens Naumann earns first class honours in rudiments
Jens Naumann, 17, of Dawson Creek, achieved first class honours in Grade One Rudiments Theory with the Royal Conservatory of Music at the University of Toronto. He is preparing for practical Grade Six around early June in Dawson Creek, aiming for a certificate in the level, living with his parents and studying under his mother.
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Jens Naumann
Royal Conservatory of Music
University of Toronto
Dawson Creek
Jens
D. Naumann
Peace Country
Human Resources Week Opens Provncial Outreach
Human Resources offices across British Columbia will present their services during Human Resources Week on March 3 and 8. The Ministry runs 195 district offices with over 9,000 staff and programs like universal Pharmacare affecting nearly every family. Income supplement programs involve more than 200,000 citizens. Grace McCarthy calls for public input and emphasizes bridging understanding between taxpayers and staff through mall displays discussions open houses and receptions.
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Grace McCarthy
McCarthy
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