Inspection and maintenance tips for chimneys from fire dept
Fire Department column advises cleaning masonry chimneys before inspection to reveal mechanical weaknesses such as loose bricks soft mortar cracked liners or unused breachings not evident in a visual exam. Exterior examination recommended for signs of deterioration and potential fire hazards.
Jump Rope for Heart Fund Expands Across BC Schools
Thousands of BC students in March and April participate in the second Jump Rope for Heart, a BC Medical Association charity for the Heart Foundation. The program teaches cardiovascular fitness and teamwork through a three hour finale with six person teams.
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B.C
B.C. Medical Association
B.C. Heart Foundation
Wisconsin
U.S
The
Heart Foundation
Canada
Canada Place Expo 86 Pavilion progresses in Vancouver
Foundations for Canada Place are in place with steel framing tying together the Expo 86 pavilion site at Burrard Street. Gov of Canada funds of 137 million dollars support the project as work proceeds on time and on budget. The roof will be cable suspended and after the fair the pavilion becomes a world class trade and convention centre with 2200 permanent jobs and ongoing economic benefits for Vancouver and British Columbia.
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Canada Place
Government of Canada
Burrard Street
Vancouver
Government of
Pacific Rim
Vancouver Board of Trade
World Trade Centre Association
Canadian Asia Pacific Foundation
British Columbia
Future fighter seeks help to back Easter Seals
A nine year old boy named Ason with one arm trains to use his prosthetic in daily tasks. He wears out three bicycles a year and aspires to work with his hands. Easter Seals provides support, and readers are urged to back a fighter by purchasing items when they arrive at home.
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Ason
Easter Seals
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Jump Rope For Heart Fund
Lions Society For Crippled Children
Beery
Bryan King
Bill Rand
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