Editorial on rising taxes and fiscal honesty by Maureen Gam
Maureen Gam argues taxes will rise across income, property and sales streams from 1988 through 1991. She critiques hidden tax components, supports balanced budgets, and urges clear accountability for tax dollars from all government levels. She warns higher taxes hit the middle class and calls for straightforward honesty in government budgeting.
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Vander Zalm
Michael Wilson
Chetwynd
Canada
Fire cause investigations target human sparked blazes in BC
Forest Service officials announce heightened fire cause investigations to bill offenders for damages and fighting costs. May data show human caused fires cost nearly 500000 dollars, with year to date at 936000. Minister Parker notes 1988 costs at 14 million and urges accountability for careless burning while Langridge cites 52 percent of fires started by people.
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Forest Service
Dave Parker
Dave Langridge
B.C
Langridge
Community Colleges urged to expand continuing education
A letter from John E. Leech of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia urges rapid expansion of continuing education across British Columbia colleges. It backs Minister Stan Hage’s plan to develop the community college system to boost economic development and career opportunities, calling for applied science and technology programs province wide.
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Stan Hage
B.c.’S
John E. Leech
A.se.t
CAE
Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of
British Columbia
Open Letter to Peter Dueck on Acupuncture Legislation
Grant Smith appeals to Peter Dueck urging acupuncturists be legalized and funded within the medical plan in British Columbia. He argues that current premiums are high, acupuncture offers fast relief, reduces surgery, and could lower drug costs, while criticizing the College of Physicians and Surgeons for prosecutions and raids.
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Mr. Dueck
B.C
Vander Zalm
Britain
Australia
U.S
College of Physicians and Surgeons
M.d.s
Dueck
1989 PNE Creative Crafts Show Entry Forms Available
Amateur artists and craftspeople are invited to enter. Entry forms can be obtained by calling Roxanne at 253 9311 or writing to P O Box 69020 Vancouver BC V5K 4W3. Entry closes July 5 1989.
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PNE
Roxanne
P.O
Vancouver
Letters to the Editor Community Voice Policy
The Chetwynd Echo invites signed letters and a verifiable phone number for publication. Readers may request name anonymity. Local non profit and community club press releases favored over external or commercial items. Submissions can be mailed or dropped off at the front counter marked to the editor.
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